Chrysanthemum (R) 'Duch. of Edinb.' - P9

Description
The Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh' (Chrysanthemum coreanum) is a bushy perennial that produces dark red, basket-shaped flowers from July to August. Its egg-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Matricaria coreana, Chrysanthemum zawadskii subsp. coreanum, Dendranthema coreanum, Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh', Dendranthema rubellum 'Duke of Edinburgh', Chrysanthemum zawad.'Duchess of Edinburgh'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh' are medium green, egg-shaped.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Chrysanthemum coreanum 'Duchess of Edinburgh' forms semi-double, basket-shaped, dark red flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden, winter garden, cottage garden