Chrysanthemums shine in the autumn garden and are also suitable for growing in pots on the balcony or in the house. What types and varieties of chrysanthemums are there? You can find an overview of our favorites below!
Chrysanthemums are a favorite of many of us because they bloom beautifully and consistently, adding color and interest to a garden. They are generally hardy plants and very easy to care for. The plants are well suited for cut flowers and various decorations. Check out our list of popular varieties and try adding blooms to your garden this fall!
There are basically three types of chrysanthemums and each type has numerous varieties. The main types are:
- Garten-Chrysanthemen (Chrysanthemum x hortorum)
- Autumn chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indicum)
- Herbst-Astern (Aster New-Belgium und Aster New-England)
Garten-Chrysantheme (Chrysanthemum x grandiflorum)
Garden chrysanthemums are a beautiful addition to the fall garden. They have colorful flowers. The plants need good, nutrient-rich soil and good drainage in a sunny or partially shaded location.
Garden chrysanthemum 'Little Amber'
This variety grows bushy and reaches a height of 50 cm. The flowers are semi-double. The flower blooms until October and loves full sun. A frost-tolerant plant that is bee-friendly. The flowers attract bumblebees, bees and hoverflies. 'Little Amber' is perfect as a container plant and cut plant.
'Brennpunkt' is a popular garden chrysanthemum variety
The variety 'Brennpunkt' is a hardy, autumn-flowering variety with reddish-brown flowers that bloom until November, until the first frost. The plant has a bushy habit and is suitable for the garden and balcony. After flowering, cut back the stems to encourage more blooms. This chrysanthemum reaches a height of up to 80 cm and is very easy to care for. The plant loves full sun and nutrient-rich soil.
Chrysanthemum 'Goldmarianne' is suitable for rock gardens
Chrysanthemum 'Goldmarianne' is a colorful perennial that grows up to 80 cm high and has cup-shaped, double flowers. It blooms in late autumn, from October. 'Goldmarianne' prefers a protected, sunny location with well-drained soil. The chrysanthemum is suitable for the garden and for pots. It also looks good in the rock garden.
Try the variety 'Anastasia'
The Anastasia chrysanthemum can be found all over the world. It stands out from other plants by combining the elegance and durability of flowering perennials. It can also bring gentleness and calm to the environment. The plant blooms with white, yellow or pink flowers.
Chrysanthemum species and varieties: Autumn chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indicum)
Chrysanthemum Indicum is an erect, nodding, perennial herbaceous species. The leaves are 8-10 cm long. The individual flowers form a cup-shaped inflorescence, 4 to 20 cm long, depending on the variety. This plant loves full sun. From November onwards it can withstand cool weather at 16°C for a very long time. Suitable as a potted plant, cut flower plant, for making wreaths. Not cold tolerant. It likes well-drained, humus-rich soil. Avoid dryness.The plants are vulnerablefor fungal diseases and pests such as aphids and leaf miners.
The 'Nebelrose' variety grows tall
The variety “Nebelrose” blooms with pink flowers and grows to a height of up to 120 cm. Like most varieties, this chrysanthemum is very easy to care for. The plant loves fresh soil and a sunny location; it also tolerates little partial shade.
'Poesie' is a bee-friendly variety
It is a bee-friendly variety that brings blooms and elegance to any fall garden. The flowering period is from October to November. The fragrant flowers are permanent and the variety is suitable as a cut flower. This plant grows to about 100 cm tall. The flowers are initially creamy white, but become whiter as the season progresses. It is a winter-hardy variety.
Chrysanthemum 'Apricot' blooms from summer onwards
This variety blooms from July and until late autumn. The height is around 70 to 90 cm. Like most varieties, ˈApricotˈ is also good as a cut flower. This variety is one of the standouts in the fall garden, where its simple single blooms with peach-pink petals create a bright flair in any garden.
Chrysanthemum species and varieties: 'Bees'
Decorate your garden with the golden yellow pompom flowers of this chrysanthemum from the end of September. The plant has golden yellow flowers with an orange center and blooms until November. It reaches a height of up to 110 cm.Plant the flowerin a sunny spot in the garden or on the balcony. Fresh soil is preferred.
Herbst-Astern (Aster New-Belgium und Aster New-England)
The word aster is Latin and means star. This type of chrysanthemum produces sturdy, upright perennials with smooth, gray-green leaves. The plants love moist, sunny locations. The large flower heads are arranged in striking panicles and the plant usually grows to a height of 120 cm. These are flowers that are very durable and most varieties are easy to care for.
Smooth-leaf aster for sunny locations
This variety is a late bloomer. The perennials are suitable for sunny borders. They brighten up any garden with their bright flowers. They grow tall so support is usually required. The plants need an airy location and consistent soil moisture, otherwise there is a risk of powdery mildew. Use fresh and very nutrient-rich soil so that the plants develop well. It is recommended to divide the perennials every 3-4 years and replant them freshly in nutrient-rich soil. Shorten the shoot tips by around 10-20 cm before budding to extend the flowering period.
'Harrington's Pink' reaches a height of 1.8 m
'Harrington's Pink' blooms with beautiful pink flowers that attract many butterflies. The flowering period is from late summer to autumn. They are tall plants, reaching up to 1.8m in height and may require support, especially if you grow them in windy locations.
'Rosenwichtel' begins to bloom in late summer
This is a beautiful, low-growing perennial with impressive vigor. The delicate plant is well suited for rock gardens,beds and potsand gives every location a lush floral display. The flowers have a diameter of approx. 3.5 cm. They are permanent, the plant begins to bloom in late summer. These are also easy to care forPlants that don't need a lot of water. They love sunny locations and humus-rich soil.
'Apollo' is good for borders and rock gardens
These old favorites bloom from late summer through fall with a mass of elegant white, long-lasting flowers. They bloom in the fall when most other plants begin to wilt, forming a pretty mound. The plants thrive in sun or partial shade and are suitable for borders and rock gardens. They have a bushy habit and reach a height of around 40 cm.
