Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Chrysanthemum x hortorum or Florist's daisy

The genus Chrysanthemum, family Asteraceae, comprises 30 species of herbaceus plants native to Asia and Northeast Europe. Some species are: Chrysanthemum x hortorum, Chrysanthemum hybridum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum indicum, Chrysanthemum multicaule.

Common names: Florist's daisy, Hardy garden mum. It is a hybrid between the species Chrysanthemum indicum and Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Chrysanthemum x hortorum is an erect, evergreen subshrub (it may lose its leaves in winter) that grows to 1.5 meters tall. The leaves are dark green. The showy flowers (single or double) can be pink, orange, white, yellow, red, violet, or green. It can bloom from late summer to early winter.

Florist's daisy is used in flowerbeds, borders, in pots for patios and terraces, and as a cut flower for floral displays. It attracts butterflies. Planting and repotting are done in autumn.

Chrysanthemum x hortorum prefers full sun exposure but will also grow in light shade. It resists occasional frosts down to -5°C.

The soil can be normal garden soil with plenty of organic matter and a little coarse sand to improve drainage.

Water regularly so that the substrate never dries out completely, but do not overwater. Hardy garden mum is not drought-tolerant.

Fertilize with a little organic matter in autumn.

Prune heavily after flowering to strengthen the plant.

Florist's daisy is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, fungi, and whiteflies.

Propagate from seeds sown in early spring or late winter and from cuttings in spring.

Images of the plant Chrysanthemum x hortorum or Florist's daisy