Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.
About
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. As a cultivar of Chrysanthemum, it features the genus's characteristic fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and blooms in late summer through autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including loam, sand, and clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Betty Sheaf' is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, and can be propagated by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chrysanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b)
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Capsid bug, Earwigs, Chrysanthemum eelworm, Aphids, Chrysanthemum leaf miner, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Glasshouse grey mould, Powdery mildews, Chrysanthemum white rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b)?
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Chrysanthemum 'Betty Sheaf' (25b)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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