Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' 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 'Energy Time Bronze' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its woody stems and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including loam, sand, and clay across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it blooms in autumn and is suitable for borders, containers, and as cut flowers. Taller varieties may require staking to support their upright habit.
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 'Energy Time Bronze' 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 'Energy Time Bronze'
- 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 'Energy Time Bronze'?
Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' need?
Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' 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 'Energy Time Bronze' hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Energy Time Bronze' 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 'Energy Time Bronze'?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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