Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) 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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' is a cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes blooming from late summer to late autumn. This herbaceous perennial forms bushy, clump-forming growth with deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained soils including loam, sand, or clay of various pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, with interest in the autumn season.
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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) 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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1)
- 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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1)?
Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) 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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1) 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 'Cream Jessie Habgood' (1)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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