Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) 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 'Rose My Love' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, which comprises upright, woody perennials with fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position, and prefers moist but well-drained soils ranging from loam to sand or clay with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, offering interest in the autumn months. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil, with indoor protection from mid-autumn.
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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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 'Rose My Love' (7a) 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 'Rose My Love' (7a)
- 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 'Rose My Love' (7a)?
Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) 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 'Rose My Love' (7a) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Rose My Love' (7a) 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 'Rose My Love' (7a)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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