Chrysanthemum 'Dekcyril' — Bushy, clump-forming

Overview

Chrysanthemum 'Dekcyril' is a plant with a bushy, clump-forming habit in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Dekcyril' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.

About

Chrysanthemum 'Dekcyril' is a clump-forming perennial in the Asteraceae grown for its autumn display. It is deciduous and flowers from August to October. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot in loam of neutral pH that remains moist but drains freely. It suits borders, containers and cut flowers.

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 clump-forming member of the genus Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum 'Dekcyril' is raised for its late-season flowering within the Asteraceae family. The plant carries deciduous foliage and provides a concentrated bloom run from August to October, making it useful for late-season colour in the garden. Choose a full-sun, south-facing position that is sheltered from prevailing winds. It prefers loam with a neutral pH and soil that stays moist but is well drained; avoid waterlogging. The cultivar is rated H4 (average) for UK hardiness, so it will tolerate typical winter conditions across many gardens but benefits from a sheltered aspect to reduce exposure to cold winds. Uses include mixed borders, large containers and cutting for indoor arrangements. In borders place it where the autumn display will be seen close to the house; in containers use a loam-rich medium and ensure good drainage. For cutting, take stems while the flower heads are at their best during the August to October flowering period so the blooms hold up as single-stem vase flowers.