Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' 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 'Lilian Adams' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Chrysanthemum, known for its upright, woody growth and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay of various pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and typically blooms in autumn, making it suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Cultivation involves staking taller varieties and 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 'Lilian Adams' 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 'Lilian Adams'
- 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 'Lilian Adams'?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' need?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' 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 'Lilian Adams' hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Lilian Adams' 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 'Lilian Adams'?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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