Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' (Painted Daisy) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' 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 'Kelway's Glorious' 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.

About

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' is a perennial in the Asteraceae with upright, multi-stemmed growth and aromatic, lobed leaves. It bears daisy-like blooms from August to October. Leaves are mid to grey-green and deciduous, releasing a mild scent when handled. Plant prefers full sun on fertile, well-manured loam in a sheltered south- or west-facing position.

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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

A member of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae, Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' produces upright, multi-stemmed clumps topped by daisy-like flowers through August to October. The foliage is lobed, aromatic and mid to grey-green; the leaves are deciduous and contribute texture before the plant dies back for winter. Place the plant in full sun on a fertile, well-manured loam with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and a sheltered situation on a south- or west-facing aspect. Hardiness varies with group from H2 (half-hardy) up to H5 (hardy) — in other words, some selections will need winter protection while others tolerate average UK winters; the equivalent USDA range is 5–9. Use 'Kelway's Glorious' where a late-summer to autumn show is wanted, such as a sheltered herbaceous border or a sunny, protected bed. Sit it away from exposed, windy sites and keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. The aromatic, lobed foliage remains a recognisable feature after flowering and will be gone by winter as the plant dies back.

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 'Kelway's Glorious' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Bushy, upright
Foliage: Deciduous; lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious'

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 'Kelway's Glorious'?

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 'Kelway's Glorious'?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' need?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' 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 'Kelway's Glorious'?

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 'Kelway's Glorious' hardy in the UK?

Chrysanthemum coccineum 'Kelway's Glorious' 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 'Kelway's Glorious'?

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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