Chrysanthemum 'Brennpunkt'

Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 70cm
Width - 50cm
Location - The Walled Garden

Description: A Perennial with a bushy, upright habit. Mid to dark green, Divided leaves have pinnatisect lobing and are aromatic when crushed. Fully double, orange-red daisy flowers have golden yellow centres (often hidden among the ray florets). The Blooms are held in sprays on upright stems and are produced from mid to late autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers and attractive to pollinating insects.

Flower:

Daisy-like flowers are composed of a double layer of orange-red ray florets (petals), surrounding a central cluster of golden yellow disc florets, which are often hidden among the ray florets. The blooms are held in sprays on upright stems and are produced from October through November.

Flower colour: Orange-red

Flower shape: Double daisy flowers (disc and ray florets) held in sprays

Flowering time: October, November

Foliage:

Aromatic, mid to dark green, Divided leaves have pinnatisect lobing. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Divided with pinnatisect lobing

Poison Information:

This plant will cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Cuttings, division.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.