Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) 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 'Ginger Nut' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered spot, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils 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, offering autumn interest when it blooms. Propagation can be achieved through 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 'Ginger Nut' (25b) 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 'Ginger Nut' (25b)
- 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 'Ginger Nut' (25b)?
Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) 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 'Ginger Nut' (25b) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Ginger Nut' (25b) 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 'Ginger Nut' (25b)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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