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Chrysanthemum 'Dr Tom Parr'
florists chrysanthemum
Bursting into vibrant life when autumn gardens begin to fade, this charismatic late-season performer creates a spectacular display with its...
9cm pot
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Bursting into vibrant life when autumn gardens begin to fade, this charismatic late-season performer creates a spectacular display with its abundantly produced, bronze-flushed pink blooms.
Chrysanthemum 'Dr Tom Parr' bears semi-pompon flowers, each reaching 3cm (1.5in) across, glowing with subtle orange undertones that perfectly complement its aromatic, deeply-divided foliage. The dark grey-green leaves, which often develop rich red autumn tints, provide an elegant backdrop for the long-lasting floral display that continues well into the cooling days of fall.
This robust, clump-forming perennial proves invaluable in mixed borders and cutting gardens, where its woody base supports multiple stems of blooms that arrive just as other perennials retreat for winter.
Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, this hardy variety delivers outstanding value with its reliable performance and its ability to inject fresh colour into the garden when it's needed most.
Chrysanthemum 'Dr Tom Parr' bears semi-pompon flowers, each reaching 3cm (1.5in) across, glowing with subtle orange undertones that perfectly complement its aromatic, deeply-divided foliage. The dark grey-green leaves, which often develop rich red autumn tints, provide an elegant backdrop for the long-lasting floral display that continues well into the cooling days of fall.
This robust, clump-forming perennial proves invaluable in mixed borders and cutting gardens, where its woody base supports multiple stems of blooms that arrive just as other perennials retreat for winter.
Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, this hardy variety delivers outstanding value with its reliable performance and its ability to inject fresh colour into the garden when it's needed most.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Chrysanthemum Dr Tom Parr:
Insert twiggy prunings early in the season to provide invisible and effective support. Avoid overly wet or waterlogged conditions in winter and apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in Spring, taking care not to cover the crown.
For best blooms, feed every two weeks during the growing season with a high-potash fertiliser. Cut back old stems to ground level in late winter new growth emerges. These plants may need winter protection in colder regions - a dry mulch of straw or fleece will protect the crown. Remove spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering period well into autumn.
For best blooms, feed every two weeks during the growing season with a high-potash fertiliser. Cut back old stems to ground level in late winter new growth emerges. These plants may need winter protection in colder regions - a dry mulch of straw or fleece will protect the crown. Remove spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering period well into autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
