Chrysanthemum 'E. H. Wilson'

Date Introduced
2019

Introduced by
Southern Counties

Reason for Inclusion
Historic links with the HPS. Recommended by National Collection Holder.

Verification
Judy Barker, National Collection Holder (Korean, Rubellum and hardy spray chrysanthemums) Bob Brown, Cotswold Garden Flowers

Brief description of plant
Hardy, herbaceous perennial.

Height x Spread
110cm x 50cm

Flowers
Multi-headed stems of cream flowers with a slight twist to the petals and yellow centres. Scented and very floriferous.

Foliage
Typical mid-green on dark stems.

Flowering Time
Oct - Nov

Soil type
Any soil.

Aspect
Full sun or part-shade

Pests and diseases
Aphids and leaf miners. Earwigs sometimes damage blooms. Plants may suffer from powdery mildew in dry weather.

Cultivation
Chrysanthemums are later than some other perennials to emerge in spring so make sure they have room and do not get crowded out.

Propagation
Established clumps can be divided or take basal or soft cuttings which will root without heat.