Darlene Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum& 'Darlene') At Viola Nursery & Greenhouse In Viola, Minnesota

Viola Nursery and Greenhouse
3120 100th Avenue NE
Viola, MN 55934 US

Darlene Chrysanthemum*

Chrysanthemum 'Darlene'

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Chrysanthemum "Darlene" flowers

(Photo courtesy of Northscaping.com)

Height: 20 inches

Spread: 20 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3b

Other Names: Garden Mum, Korean Mum, Dendranthemum

Description:

Showy, dark-purple flowers cover a cushion of strong, flexible stems; blooms late in the season; adaptable to various conditions; best in full sun

Ornamental Attributes:

Darlene Chrysanthemum is covered in stunning deep purple daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes:

Darlene Chrysanthemum is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Darlene Chrysanthemum is recommended for the following landscape applications;

* General Garden Use
* Mass Planting
* Container Planting
* Border Edging

Plant Characteristics:

Darlene Chrysanthemum will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This plant can be propagated by division.

This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Contact Information

Phone: (507) 259-3272
E-mail: pnicklay@violanursery.com

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