Chrysanthemum Milkshake Coconut

Common Name:
Chrysanthemum 'Milkshake Coconut'

Description:
Chrysanthemum 'Milkshake Coconut' is a refined and elegant cultivar featuring soft white blooms with a delicate, cushion-like form that resembles whipped coconut cream. Its neat, rounded petals create a classic chrysanthemum shape, making it a standout in both garden beds and floral arrangements. This variety thrives in Melbourne's climate when grown in full sun or part shade, preferring well-drained soil rich in compost. Flowering begins in late summer and continues through autumn, offering long-lasting blooms when many other plants are past their peak. Regular deadheading promotes more flowers, and cutting the plant back after flowering supports compact regrowth the following season. Ideal for use in pots, borders, or as a soft feature plant, it also complements bolder-coloured companions beautifully in mixed plantings.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 40–60 cm
*Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*White
*Cream

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Suitable for Hedging (low borders)
*Excellent as a cut flower

Toxicity:
Mildly toxic to pets (dogs and cats) and humans if ingested; may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Companion Plants:
*Lavender
*Salvia
*Heuchera
*Nemesia
*Viola
*Dusty Miller