Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) 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 'Lorna Wood' 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, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position, and prefers fertile, 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 cut flowers, and benefits from early staking to support its growth in the autumn season.
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 'Lorna Wood' (13b) 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 'Lorna Wood' (13b)
- 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 'Lorna Wood' (13b)?
Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) 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 'Lorna Wood' (13b) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Lorna Wood' (13b) 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 'Lorna Wood' (13b)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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