Chrysanthemum 'Eastern Star'
chrysanthemum (syn. Glebionis segetum 'Eastern Star')
An easy-to-grow, hardy annual producing large, cream and primrose-yellow flowers with a distinctive chestnut-brown centre from mid-summer to autumn.
With a bushy, upright habit, this traditional cultivated variety of corn marigold has been grown for decades as a reliable choice for cottage gardens, summer bedding, and cut flower displays. The slightly fleshy, blue-green leaves are lobed and waxy, providing a striking contrast to the bright blooms.
Chrysanthemum ‘Eastern Star’ thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, self-seeding readily to return year after year. Perfect for adding late-season colour and attracting pollinators to the garden. A great starter plant from seed, for children.
With a bushy, upright habit, this traditional cultivated variety of corn marigold has been grown for decades as a reliable choice for cottage gardens, summer bedding, and cut flower displays. The slightly fleshy, blue-green leaves are lobed and waxy, providing a striking contrast to the bright blooms.
Chrysanthemum ‘Eastern Star’ thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, self-seeding readily to return year after year. Perfect for adding late-season colour and attracting pollinators to the garden. A great starter plant from seed, for children.
How to care for Chrysanthemum Eastern Star:
Chrysanthemum (Glebionis) is a hardy annual that requires minimal aftercare once established. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and encourage continuous blooms from summer into autumn. If growing for cut flowers, harvesting blooms will also help promote more growth.
This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, so avoid waterlogged conditions. Self-seeding readily, remove unwanted seedlings in late autumn or early spring. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, especially in damp conditions.
This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, so avoid waterlogged conditions. Self-seeding readily, remove unwanted seedlings in late autumn or early spring. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, especially in damp conditions.
Sowing instructions:
Sow directly onto a bed with freely draining soil that is not too nutrient-rich. Rake over the bed to break up any clumps and scatter the seeds before raking them in. Tamp down gently and water well until they start to grow.
Thin out to 30cm (12in) intervals and keep the bed free of weeds until the plants have become established.
Thin out to 30cm (12in) intervals and keep the bed free of weeds until the plants have become established.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.75m
Eventual spread:
0.75m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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