Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR 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 'Carolina Orange' PBR is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. It prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay, and tolerates a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, providing autumn interest when it blooms.
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 'Carolina Orange'PBR 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 'Carolina Orange'PBR
- 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 'Carolina Orange'PBR?
Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR need?
Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR 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 'Carolina Orange'PBR hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Carolina Orange'PBR 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 'Carolina Orange'PBR?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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