Clara Curtis
A reliable single pink garden chrysanthemum that flowers well outdoors and gives a long late display.
When to plant Chrysanthemums in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne · last frost ≈ 25 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
9 May to 23 MayPlant rooted plants or cuttings around 9th May - 23rd 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
9 May to 4 Jul Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist from 9th 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
9 Jun to 28 Oct Optional · repeat every 2 weeksFrom 9th June through 28th 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
23 May to 20 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stageCheck plants from 23rd 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
29 Oct to 27 NovAfter flowering finishes around 29th October - 27th 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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