By Kate Chinnick

Garden Chrysanthemums

Native to mostly Eastern Asia
Hardy evergreen perennials
Prefers a sunny position in rich soil
Grows to 60cm high and 50cm wide (can spread a lot wider)
Flower heads to 4 – 6 cm in all colours
These flowers are smaller than the exhibition varieties
Flowers from early autumn to winter
Good cut flower and border plant
Propagate from division or basal cuttings