Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) 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 Shoesmith Salmon' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its upright, woody perennial habit and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soils of loam, sand, or clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, blooming in autumn. Cultivation involves growing in fertile, well-drained soil, with protection under glass from mid-autumn, and propagation can be done 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 Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) 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 Shoesmith Salmon' (4a)
- 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 Shoesmith Salmon' (4a)?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) 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 Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Shoesmith Salmon' (4a) 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 Shoesmith Salmon' (4a)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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