Chrysanthemum maximum

A fun daisy with long lasting double and semi-double white flowers. A hardy perennial that grows to 80 cm. Makes a great border plant with healthy growth of toothed oblong leaves and a mass of flowers. Makes an outstanding cut flower due to good vase life and medium stems. Handles most soils in full sun or part shade. About 30 seeds.

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Annual

Sow Method

Direct or Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Sow direct to garden after frosts or into pots to transplant once frosts have passed. Cover seed thinly and keep moist at temperatures around 20˚C. Slugs love seedlings so provide protection. Prune in spring to keep its shape.

Height

0.9 m

Spacing/Spread

0.5 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Feb 28th

Temperate Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Mar 31st

Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods

Apr 1st to Jul 31st

CRAZY DAISY ~ Shasta variety