Chrysanthemum 'E. H. Wilson'
A Conservation Scheme Plant
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.