Hardy chrysanthemums
Through targeted breeding, selection and crossbreeding of closely related species - for example the Greenland margarite hardy chrysanthemum varieties are created that usually survive a winter in local regions without damage. The different varieties of the autumn or garden chrysanthemum are almost always hardy, although for the Also known as the winter aster flower the rule of thumb applies: the later the flowering time, the better the Winter hardiness. Varieties such as
- Gold marianne
- Small amber
- Red Julchen
- Mei-kyo
- Mist rose
- Vreneli
- Order star
- or the salmon red cloud
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proven. The old variety "Ordensstern" has one of the longest flowering times, presenting its beautiful, gold-bronze, double flowers from August to November.
Wintering chrysanthemums
Winter hardy chrysanthemums preferably outdoors, although they should be mulched with brushwood, leaves or clippings to protect against the cold. In very harsh winters, you can also cover the plant with a protective fleece. Non-hardy varieties, on the other hand, as well as cultivated in pots
Chrysanthemums belong in the house in winter or Greenhouse, ideally at temperatures between five and ten degrees Celsius. However, it does not necessarily have to be light, at least not if you have previously cut back the withered and dried up shoots to just above the ground.Tips
Try something completely new and cultivate food chrysanthemums. Their tender young shoots as well as the leaves and flowers are edible and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
