Are chrysanthemums hardy?

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's not just its richness of color that makes this flowering shrub so popular, the shape of the flowers is also 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

Even with autumn chrysanthemums, hardy does not mean that they can remain in the garden completely unnoticed through the winter. Caution is advised, especially in damp winters, because the perennial is very sensitive to winter moisture. You should also cut the withered plant back to just above the ground in late autumn and protect it from the cold with the clippings and some leaves. Additional winter protection makes sense when the temperature is below about 10 ° C.

Hardy chrysanthemum varieties

In the table below we have put together some tried and tested winter hardy chrysanthemum varieties for you. 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.

Tips

If possible, chrysanthemums should only be planted in spring or early summer. Experience has shown that specimens planted out in autumn often do not survive winter.