Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Common Name: Florist's chrysanthemum Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character semi-evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, upright plant with many fleshy stems; dark, coarse foliage and large terminal daisy-like flowers in many sizes and colors Height 2' - 4' Spread 2' - 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a rich, well-amended, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy Morphology: Leaves pinnately lobed to toothed, thick, fleshy, aromatic, to 3" long; lower surface gray-pubescent Flowers heads of various sizes, shapes, colors - red, yellow, orange, pink, white, etc. Fruit small achene Propagation: stem cuttings, division Usage: containers, gift plants, bedding plants, flower borders, mixed in perennial gardens - good in any color scheme desired Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering - fairly heavy watering in containers Fertilizing balanced, half-strength monthly until buds show color – resume following spring Pruning pinch frequently to encourage bushiness and compactness – axillary buds can be removed to increase terminal flower size Pests/Diseases aphids, spider mites Special Conditions/Other gift plants should be sheared back, planted in sun – will bloom the following fall Origin: China Family: Compositae Notes: |
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