Dendranthema zawadskii (Herbich)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDendranthema
Specieszawadskii
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to Korea.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-4
Height60 cm
Spread40 - 50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRound, compound and upright.
LandscapeCottage gardens and ornamental use.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionAlternately on stems divided into leaf stalks and leaf blades. The leaf stalk is 1 - 4 mm long. Lower to middle foliage is egg-shaped, broadly triangular almost rhomboid and double-pleated. 1.4 - 4 cm long and 1 - 3.5 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionLoose, flat-ending. 2 to 5 basal-shaped flowers with a diameter of 1.5 - 4.5 cm in diameter.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are pink with a yellow middle. The foliage is a deep green colour.

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