Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) 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 'Bronze Elite' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Chrysanthemum, known for upright, woody plants with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, blooming from late summer through autumn. Cultivation involves staking as needed, with propagation possible 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 'Bronze Elite' (29d) 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 'Bronze Elite' (29d)
- 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 'Bronze Elite' (29d)?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) 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 'Bronze Elite' (29d) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elite' (29d) 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 'Bronze Elite' (29d)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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