Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) 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 'Delta Copper Bronze' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the upright, woody perennial genus Chrysanthemum, known for its fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, with its season of interest in autumn. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil in pots, with indoor relocation from mid-autumn, and propagation can be done by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
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 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) 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 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d)
- 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 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d)?
Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) 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 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d) 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 'Delta Copper Bronze' (9d)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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