Chrysanthemum — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Chrysanthemum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Chrysanthemum carinatum
Chrysanthemum carinatum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil and in acid soils. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Prefers light shade in the summer.
Full cultivation guide →Chrysanthemum coronarium
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, but it prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. It will tolerate light shade in the summer. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.2 to 7.5.
Full cultivation guide →Chrysanthemum coronarium spatiosum
Chrysanthemum coronarium spatiosum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, but it prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. It will tolerate light shade in the summer. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.2 to 7.5.
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Chrysanthemum indicum
Chrysanthemum indicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Chrysanthemum indicum is a plant of the temperate zone and a parent of the cultivated Chrysanthemums. Although temperate in origin, it can be grown successfully in tropical areas and is often cultivated in southeast Asia. Plants can tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Chrysanthemum marshallii
Chrysanthemum marshallii
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It is quite probable that this plant properly belongs to the genus Tanacetum. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
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Chrysanthemum morifolium
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
The cultivated chrysanthemum is commonly grown as an ornamental flowering plant. Although temperate in origin, it grows successfully in the tropics and is often grown in southeast Asia. This species is not fully hardy in Britain, many of its cultivars requiring greenhouse protection in the colder areas of the country.
Full cultivation guide →Chrysanthemum segetum
Chrysanthemum segetum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, though it prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Grows well in sandy soils. Dislikes lime.
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