Chrysanthemum Cheryl Pink
Chrysanthemum ‘Cheryl Pink’ is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of lavender-pink, double flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with darker centers. Blooming in the fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the dark green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Pink' is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of lavender-pink, double flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with darker centers. Blooming in the fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the dark green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers. Ideal to brighten the fall garden!
- Grows up to 6-16 in. tall (15-40 cm) and 10-18 in. wide (25-45 cm)
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in fertile, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter and general-purpose fertilizer. Water freely in dry weather. Plant in a sheltered location to protect your Chrysanthemum from strong winds.
- Pinch out the growing tip when the plants are 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) to encourage free-flowering, bushy plants. Cut back to near ground level in the fall.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Chrysanthemum |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall |
Height | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18″ (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |