Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' 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 'Lake Worth' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its upright, woody perennial habit and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position, and prefers moist but well-drained soil types including loam, sand, and clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and as cut flowers, providing autumn interest when it blooms from late summer through late autumn.
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 'Lake Worth' 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 'Lake Worth'
- 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 'Lake Worth'?
Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' need?
Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' 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 'Lake Worth' hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Lake Worth' 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 'Lake Worth'?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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