Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' 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. It is native to Mongolia, Western Australia and Russian Far East.
About
Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum, known for its autumn-blooming flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soils including loam, sand, and clay with a range of pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
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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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 'Julia Peterson' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Mongolia, Western Australia, Russian Far East
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson'
- 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 'Julia Peterson'?
Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' need?
Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' 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 'Julia Peterson' hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Julia Peterson' 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 'Julia Peterson'?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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