Chrysanthemum ‘Sheffield Hillside Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Hillside Sheffield Pink’

Characteristics

Culture

Chrysanthemum ‘Sheffield Hillside Pink’ is best grown in humusy, fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates very light shade, and appreciates some afternoon protection from the hot sun in southern climates. Pinch stems back as needed from late spring to mid-summer (e.g., Memorial Day to the 4th of July) to control height and to encourage bushy vegetative growth. For best bloom, feed plants several times during the growing season. Cut plants back to 6” after flowering and mulch (e.g., straw or evergreen boughs) for winter. Divide as needed (usually every 2-3 years) in spring or fall. In cold winter climates, plants given winter protection will usually survive, but not always. Winter hardiness can vary considerably from year to year and from location to location within the same hardiness zone.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Chrysanthemum is a genus of about 20 species grown mostly for their showy flowers. Many hybrids have been developed which are a mainstay of the fall garden.

‘Hillside Sheffield Pink’ (synonymous with and also known as ‘Sheffield Pink’ and ‘Single Apricot’) is a clump-forming, fall-blooming garden mum that typically grows 2-3′ tall and as wide. Single daisy-like apricot pink flowers with golden yellow centers cover this plant with a profuse bloom from late summer to frost.

Problems

Aphids, thrips and spider mites may cause significant damage. Potential disease problems include Botrytis, leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, verticillium wilt, aster yellows and viruses. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.

Garden Uses

Perennial or annual. Mass, group or edging. Borders. Containers.