Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' (Painted Daisy) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' is a bushy, upright perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous; lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green foliage. Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' grows best in full sun, and tolerates fertile and well-manured loam soils and neutral to slightly acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2–H5 depending on group. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and cottage gardens. It is native to Europe.

About

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' is a perennial Painted Daisy notable for its late-summer to autumn flowering from August to October. It forms an upright, well-branched clump with lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green leaves that are deciduous. Plant in full sun on fertile, well-manured loam that is neutral to slightly acid and kept moist but well drained. A south- or west-facing, sheltered spot suits it best and hardiness ranges from half-hardy to fully hardy depending on the group (H2–H5).

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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 coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' belongs to the Asteraceae and is native to Europe. The cultivar offers a reliable late-season presence in the border, producing its display between August and October. Leaves are lobed and aromatic and drop back after the season, making it a plant that contributes scent as well as bloom time to the garden. Place it in full sun on a fertile, well-manured loam, with neutral to slightly acid pH and soil that stays moist yet drains freely; a south- or west-facing, sheltered position reduces exposure to drying winds. Hardiness is given as H2–H5 depending on the group, which ranges from half-hardy to hardy in UK terms; in hotter-winter climates it corresponds to USDA zones 5–9. Use Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' towards the front or middle of mixed borders, in cottage-style plantings or rock gardens where its late flowers extend the season. The aromatic, lobed foliage provides a sensory contrast when handled, and the cultivar's August–October flowering helps bridge high summer into early autumn colour.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chrysanthemum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Fertile, well-manured loam
Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acid
Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
Aspect: South or west facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2–H5 depending on group

Plant details

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Bushy, upright
Foliage: Deciduous; lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green
Suggested uses: Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens
Native to: Europe

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem'

Cultivation: These are hungry plants: feed and water generously right through the growing season. Stop the growing tips in early summer to build a branching, well-furnished plant, stake before the flower weight arrives, and lift tender or exhibition kinds after flowering to overwinter the stools in a frost-free frame.
Pruning: Pinch out growing tips in late spring and early summer to encourage branching. Cut stems down to about 15cm after flowering, then lift for storage where the cultivar is not reliably hardy.
Propagation: Take basal cuttings from overwintered stools in late winter and early spring. Hardy border kinds can also be divided in spring.
Pest resistance: Aphids, leaf miner, capsid bug and earwigs all favour the soft growth; eelworm affects long-established stools.
Disease resistance: Susceptible to white rust and powdery mildew under glass or in crowded plantings, so ventilation is essential.

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem'?

These are hungry plants: feed and water generously right through the growing season. Stop the growing tips in early summer to build a branching, well-furnished plant, stake before the flower weight arrives, and lift tender or exhibition kinds after flowering to overwinter the stools in a frost-free frame.

Where is the best place to plant Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem'?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' need?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' grows best in fertile and well-manured loam soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well drained.

How do I prune Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem'?

Pinch out growing tips in late spring and early summer to encourage branching. Cut stems down to about 15cm after flowering, then lift for storage where the cultivar is not reliably hardy.

Is Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' hardy in the UK?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.

How do I propagate Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Jubilee Gem'?

Take basal cuttings from overwintered stools in late winter and early spring. Hardy border kinds can also be divided in spring.

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