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Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful'

Also Known As

  • Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Will's Wonderful'
  • Chrysanthemum x rubellum 'Will's Wonderful'
  • Chrysanthemum zawadskii 'Will's Wonderful'
  • Dendranthema 'Will's Wonderful'
  • Dendranthema rubellum 'Will's Wonderful'
  • Will's Wonderful Chrysanthemum

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful' plant details

Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with. In fall pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For late season color, nothing can beat this pass-along plant, popularized by Seneca Hill Perennials. Unique 1" wide flowers are multicolored with festive strawberry-red and white petals surrounding the golden button centers. Easy, pest-free, pleasantly pungent foliage. October bloom.
Will's Wonderful' is a late blooming perennial Chrysanthemum showing off in late October and November with strawberry colored buds which open to 1" creamy yellow to strawberry blossoms. Will get tall and lanky (3') so pinch back plants to the ground around the fourth of July for a tidier plant (18-24") . Spreads buy stoloniferous roots, and is happiest in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Gardening facts about Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful' plant

How to Grow Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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