Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) 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 'Lilac Eleonora' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes that bloom from late summer through late autumn. This deciduous perennial thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained soil types including loam, sand, and clay with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil in pots, with plants moved indoors from mid-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 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) 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 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a)
- 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 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a)?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) 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 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a) 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 'Lilac Eleonora' (9a)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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