Clara Curtis
A reliable single pink garden chrysanthemum that flowers well outdoors and gives a long late display.
When to plant Chrysanthemums in Birmingham
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
A half-hardy garden chrysanthemum grown for late colour in a sheltered UK border or large pot. It flowers best in fertile, free-draining soil with regular feeding and good air movement.
90 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Birmingham · average last frost around 27 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Plant Out
11 May to 25 MayPlant rooted plants or cuttings around 11th May - 25th May in fertile, free-draining soil. Set them at the same depth they were growing before, then water in thoroughly straight away.
02
Water Until Established
11 May to 6 Jul Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist from 11th May while new roots form. Water at the base in dry spells and avoid wetting the leaves, especially in damp weather.
03
Feed and Deadhead
11 Jun to 30 Oct Optional · repeat every 2 weeksFrom 11th June through 30th October, feed every 14 days with a high-potash liquid feed and remove faded blooms as they fade. Pinch or cut off spent flowers back to a leaf joint so the plant keeps flowering for longer.
04
Tie In Tall Stems
25 May to 22 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stageCheck plants from 25th May and stake or tie in taller stems before they flop in wind and rain. Use soft ties and keep the plant open so air can move through it.
05
Cut Back Growth
31 Oct to 29 NovAfter flowering finishes around 31st October - 29th November, cut stems back to a low framework once frost has blackened the top growth. Leave the crown in place if you want the plant to overwinter.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Chrysanthemum to consider
Dixter Orange
A strong orange-flowered garden chrysanthemum with good autumn colour and a tidy habit.
Pennine Molly
A compact garden chrysanthemum with soft pink flowers and good outdoor performance.
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