Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes blooming from late summer to late autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soils including loam, sand, or clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, and benefits from being moved indoors from mid-autumn. 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b)
- 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b)?
Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b) 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 'Kath Stephenson Honey' (7b)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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