Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' (Paris Daisy) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' is a bushy, upright perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous; lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green foliage. Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' 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. It is native to Western Australia.

About

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' is a perennial in the Asteraceae with an upright, well-branched habit and aromatic, lobed foliage. It produces daisy-like white flowers from August to October. The leaves are mid to grey-green and deciduous. Plants suit sheltered, sunny positions on fertile, well-manured loam.

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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

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' originates from Western Australia and belongs to the Asteraceae family. It forms a multi-stemmed, upright plant with lobed, aromatic leaves that die back in winter. Flowering runs from August to October, when clusters of white, daisy-like heads appear on the branching stems. Plant 'Coronation' in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered spot where the soil is a fertile, well-manured loam. Aim for a neutral to slightly acid pH and keep the soil moist but well drained; avoid waterlogged conditions. Hardiness varies by group (H2–H5), so some selections need winter protection while others will tolerate average UK winters; the USDA range is 5–9. Use it where late-summer to autumn blooms are required: group plants at the front of mixed borders, in large patio containers, or in a sheltered gravel bed where the flowering display can be appreciated. The plant’s aromatic, lobed leaves provide texture outside the flowering season, and the white flower heads are reliable markers of the late-season border from August to October.

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 frutescens 'Coronation' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation'

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 frutescens 'Coronation'?

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 frutescens 'Coronation'?

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' need?

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' 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 frutescens 'Coronation'?

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 frutescens 'Coronation' hardy in the UK?

Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Coronation' 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 frutescens 'Coronation'?

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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