Overview

Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) 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. It is native to Mongolia, Western Australia and Russian Far East.

About

Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae that forms a clump and produces autumn flowers from August to October. The plant has deciduous foliage and prefers full sun in a south-facing, sheltered position. It will grow in loam, sand or clay provided the soil is moist but well-drained and can tolerate acid to alkaline pH. Rated H4 (average), it suits most gardens with some protection from exposure.

About the genus

Chrysanthemums, sometimes abbreviated to mums or chrysanths, are perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae that bloom in the autumn. They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia, and the center of diversity is in China.

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In the garden

Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae and is native to regions including Mongolia, Western Australia and the Russian Far East. As a herbaceous perennial it dies back after the season and re-emerges, producing its flowering display between August and October. The deciduous habit makes it straightforward to place in schemes that require a clear winter outline. Position it in full sun on a south-facing site where shelter reduces winter wind exposure; the cultivar’s recommended exposure is sheltered. It tolerates a wide range of soils—loam, sand or clay—and accepts acid, neutral or alkaline pH, but requires moist, well-drained conditions rather than waterlogged ground. Its UK hardiness is H4 (average), so it will overwinter in most gardens where it is not exposed to severe winter winds or prolonged wetness around the crown. Use Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) at the back of herbaceous borders, in large containers on a sunny patio, or for cutting into seasonal arrangements. The August to October flowering period makes it a dependable source of late-summer and early-autumn blooms for garden displays and vases.

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 'Billy Bell' (15a) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy, Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Borders, Containers, Cut flowers

Native to

Mongolia, Western Australia, Russian Far East

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a)

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

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