Not all chrysanthemums are hardy
The varieties of the autumn chrysanthemum, also known as winter aster or gold flower, are usually hardy. This blooms in autumnal yellow, orange, brown and red tones, but also in white, pink or purple. But it is not only its richness of color that makes this flowering shrub so popular, also the one Shape of the flowers is different. In addition to margarite-like, radial flower shapes, there are also semi-double and double-blooming autumn chrysanthemums.
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Even hardy chrysanthemums need light protection
However, even with autumn chrysanthemums, hardy does not mean that they can remain in the garden completely unnoticed during the winter. Caution is advised, especially in damp winters, because the perennial is very sensitive to wintry moisture. You should also see the withered plant in late autumn up
just above the ground Cut back and protect from the cold with the clippings and some leaves. At deep minus degrees from approx. 10 ° C additional winter protection makes sense.Hardy chrysanthemum varieties
In the table below we have a few proven hardy chrysanthemum varieties clearly arranged. If you are unsure about a new purchase: Most of the time, older chrysanthemums that have been cultivated in local latitudes for decades or even centuries are extremely hardy.
| variety | Flower color | Heyday | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold marianne | golden yellow | September October | 50 to 70 cm |
| Small amber | yellow-brown | October to November | 80 cm |
| Mei-kyo | purple pink | September to October | 50 to 60 cm |
| Icebear | white, lemon yellow center | September to November | up to 50 cm |
| White bouquet | White | September to October | 80 to 110 cm |
| Isabel Pink | yellow-pink | September October | 80 cm |
| Vreneli | copper | October to November | 70 to 90 cm |
| Mist rose | silver pink | October to November | 80 cm |
| Order star | gold bronze | August to November | 90 cm |
| Salmon red cloud | Red | August to November | 80 cm |
| Red Julchen | pink | September to October | up to 50 cm |
| Emperor of China | pink | October to November | up to 60 cm |
| Lift | violet | October to November | 70 cm |
Tips
Chrysanthemums should only be used if possible in spring or Planted out in early summer will. Experience has shown that specimens planted in autumn often do not survive winter.
