Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' (Chrysanthemum) — Bushy, upright

Overview

Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' is a bushy, upright perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous; lobed, aromatic, mid to grey-green foliage. Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' 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.

About

Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' is a multi-stemmed, upright perennial in the Asteraceae that flowers from August to October. It bears deciduous, lobed, aromatic leaves of a mid to grey-green tone. The cultivar performs best in full sun on a sheltered, south- or west-facing site. It suits fertile, well-manured loam that is neutral to slightly acid and remains moist but free-draining.

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 Korean 'Wedding Day' belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum, a group with origins in East Asia and north-eastern Europe and a long history of cultivated forms. As a late-season flowering selection it provides autumn interest, flowering between August and October. The plants are upright and multi-stemmed with lobed, aromatic foliage that is deciduous. Place the plant in full sun on a sheltered south- or west-facing position to get the best display. Soil should be fertile and well manured, neutral to slightly acid in reaction, and kept moist but well drained; heavy, compacted ground will reduce flowering. Hardiness varies by group from H2 to H5—ranging from half-hardy to fully hardy in milder UK sites—equivalent broadly to USDA zones 5–9, so some cultivars may need winter protection in cooler districts. In the garden, use Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' where late-season flowers are wanted in a sunny border or a protected bed. Its aromatic, lobed leaves die back once the season finishes, leaving a clear point for winter tidy-up or lifting if required.

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 Korean 'Wedding Day' size, habit and characteristics

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

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day'

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 Korean 'Wedding Day'?

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 Korean 'Wedding Day'?

Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' need?

Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' 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 Korean 'Wedding Day'?

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 Korean 'Wedding Day' hardy in the UK?

Chrysanthemum Korean 'Wedding Day' 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 Korean 'Wedding Day'?

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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