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' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes blooming from late summer to late autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Early staking is recommended to support its growth, and it can be propagated by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a)?
Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) 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 'Billy Bell' (15a) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Billy Bell' (15a) 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 'Billy Bell' (15a)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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