Are chrysanthemums hardy?

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• Are chrysanthemums hardy?
• Not all chrysanthemums are hardy
• Even hardy chrysanthemums need light protection
• Hardy chrysanthemum varieties
• Tips

Only a few chrysanthemum varieties are really hardy

Are chrysanthemums hardy?

Of the estimated 5000 different chrysanthemum varieties, only a few are actually hardy. The chrysanthemums in the pot offered everywhere in autumn are usually not and should therefore not be planted out first. We researched for you and put together some well-proven chrysanthemums.

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Not all chrysanthemums are hardy

In fact, the species of hardy chrysanthemum known as Winteraster or Goldblume are usually hardy. This flowers in autumn yellow, orange, brown and red, but also in white, pink or purple. But not only its colorful color richness makes this flower shrub so popular, also the shape of the flowers is different. In addition to margaritic, radial flower forms, there are also semi-filled and filled flowering autumn chrysanthemums.

Even hardy chrysanthemums need light protection

However, winter hardiness does not mean that autumn chrysanthemums can remain in the garden completely unnoticed. Caution is especially important in damp winters, because the perennial is very sensitive to winter wetness. In addition, you should cut the withered plant in late fall to just above the ground and protect with the clippings and some foliage from the cold. At low temperatures of minus 10 ° C, an additional winter protection makes sense.

Hardy chrysanthemum varieties

In the table below we have put together some proven hardy chrysanthemum varieties clearly arranged. If you are unsure about a new purchase: Most of the older chrysanthemums, cultivated in their native latitudes for decades or even centuries, are very hardy.

Tips

Chrysanthemums should only be planted in spring or early summer if possible. According to experience, specimens planted in the autumn often do not survive the winter.