Chrysanthemum morifolium Bronze

Common Name: Florist's Daisy 'Bronze'

Description: Chrysanthemum × morifolium 'Bronze' is a perennial plant renowned for its vibrant bronze-colored blooms that add a warm, autumnal touch to gardens and floral arrangements. This cultivar features densely packed, daisy-like flowers with multiple rows of ray florets surrounding a central disk. The foliage consists of deeply lobed, aromatic leaves that are dark green and slightly hairy. Flowering typically occurs from late summer through autumn, providing a prolonged display of color. In Melbourne's climate, 'Bronze' chrysanthemums thrive in well-drained soils with full sun exposure. They prefer regular watering to maintain soil moisture but are relatively drought-tolerant once established. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering, and dividing the clumps every few years helps maintain plant vigor. These chrysanthemums are versatile, suitable for use in borders, mass plantings, containers, and as cut flowers. They are also known for their air-purifying qualities, making them beneficial for indoor environments.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Up to 0.9 meters
• Width: Up to 0.6 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Bronze

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Scented Flowers
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Air-Purifying

Toxicity: Contact with parts of the plant may cause skin irritation or allergies in sensitive individuals.

Companion Plants:

• Aster (Aster species)
• Sedum (Sedum species)
• Ornamental Grasses
• Salvia (Salvia species)