Unfortunately not all chrysanthemums are hardy. There are big differences in the varieties alone. We tell you which chrysanthemums are really hardy and which are not.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum) are basically perennial plants and therefore hardy. Due to various breeds and crosses, however, there are also numerous varieties on the market that are only annual and not hardy. Frost-resistant chrysanthemums are marked in stores. At first glance you can recognize hardy specimens when it comes to garden chrysanthemums. Annual potted chrysanthemums can be overwintered and flowered again next year.
Always hardy: garden chrysanthemums / autumn chrysanthemums
The hardy garden or autumn chrysanthemum comes in many forms. The luxuriantly blooming plant can have small or large flowers, and the daisy family's blaze of color is also diverse. The main flowering period is from late summer until the onset of frost. Garden chrysanthemums grow as perennial plants in beds or tubs.
This is how chrysanthemums get through the cold season in the garden
1 In order for the chrysanthemum to actually be hardy, it must be planted outside. Planting time is in May - only then do the roots get a chance to establish themselves properly and survive the winter.
2 The location is also important for overwintering outdoors: a sheltered and dry place helps the plant through the cold season. Do not cut back faded autumn chrysanthemums. The flower stalks protect the plant from the cold from above. Cover the lower area with a layer of leaves or brushwood.
3 In spring, before the first shoots, cut the stems of the plants to a hand's breadth above the ground. This gives the chrysanthemum enough strength to start the warm season. Chrysanthemums need plenty of water directly in the root ball for dense blooms - even when it rains, because the dense leaves often keep rainwater out.
4 If you want to be extra sure, take some cuttings in the fall. It is easy to grow new plants from it. Should the chrysanthemum not survive the winter,there is at least "offspring".
Not hardy: pot chrysanthemums
The so-called pot chrysanthemums are usually annuals and do not survive the winter. But you can try to overwinter these chrysanthemums. Cut back the plant very briefly after flowering and place the pot or tub in a cool, bright spot. In the winter quarters, the chrysanthemum needs water - moderately, but regularly. With a bit of luck, it will start to sprout again in the spring.
Known chrysanthemum species - frost-resistant and hardy
With so many chrysanthemums, it's hard to choose! Not only is the range huge, hardy chrysanthemums also differ in terms of flowering time and duration. You can combine different garden chrysanthemums so that you can enjoy the colorful splendor for as long as possible in autumn.
From the end of August / beginning of September, "Goldmarianne" and "Kleiner Bernstein" bloom in yellow and yellow-brown. "Mei-Kyo" has purple-pink flowers, and "Brockenfeuer" blooms even into November.
Chrysanthemum 'Goldmarianne'
| Chrysanthemum 'Goldmarianne' | Growth: | 50 - 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Flower color: | brownish yellow |
| Flowering: | September to October |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | permeable, fresh, high nutrient requirement |
Chrysanthemum 'Little Amber'
| Chrysanthemum 'Little Amber' | Growth: | 30 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Growth: | 40 - 50 cm |
| Flower color: | yellow brown / bronze yellow |
| Flowering: | September to October |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | fresh, permeable, low in nutrients |
Chrysanthemum 'Mei-kyo'
| Chrysanthemum 'Mei-kyo' | Growth: | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Flower color: | purplepink |
| Flowering: | September to October |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | permeable, fresh, nutritious |
Chrysanthemum 'Brockfire'
| Chrysanthemum 'Brockfire' | Growth: | 50 - 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Flower color: | dark red, center of flower yellow |
| Flowering: | September to November |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | fresh, permeable, nutritious |
Five Tips for Hardy Chrysanthemums
- When buying, pay attention to the label.
- Plant outdoors in early summer.
- Make sure the location is dry and sheltered from the wind.
- Cover with leaves or sticks before winter.
- Prune back in spring.