Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR 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 'Yospring Hill Festive' 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 moist but well-drained soil, adaptable to loam, sand, or clay and a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and as cut flowers, providing interest in the autumn season. Cultivation requires fertile soil and staking for taller varieties, with propagation possible by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.

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 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR 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 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR

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 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR?

Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR need?

Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR 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 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR hardy in the UK?

Chrysanthemum 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR 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 'Yospring Hill Festive'PBR?

Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.

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