Light shade or partial shade is ideal
In many gardening guides you can read that chrysanthemums need a location that is as sunny as possible. However, it is correct that especially the hybrid varietiesthe full sun (especially the midday sun!) can only be badly tolerated and dry up quickly. It is better to plant chrysanthemums in a shady to partially shaded location - the plant actually needs a lot of light, but no direct sunlight. By the way, chrysanthemums also like the coolest possible temperatures - from approx. At 25 ° C they bloom only a little or not at all.
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Chrysanthemums prefer loose and moist soil
Chrysanthemums are so-called heavy eaters, i. H. they have very high nutritional requirements. For this reason, you should plant the plant in humus-rich, moist soil. In addition, the soil should be as loose and permeable as possible, because chrysanthemums
may not dry out, but at the same time do not tolerate waterlogging. You can improve soil that is too heavy or too sandy by adding plenty of ripe compost (or, if you don't have it on hand, soil).Tips & Tricks
Garden experts know the following rule of thumb for chrysanthemums: the sunnier the plant, the more profuse it will bloom. However, the shorter the flowering period, the sunnier it is. In a sheltered location, you will be able to enjoy the brightly colored flowers all the longer.