chrysanthemum 'Beacon'
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A tender perennial to 1.2m, with bright crimson flowers to 16cm across, reverse of florets light reddish-orange, in late autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- chrysanthemum 'Beacon' (Chrysanthemum 'Beacon')
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Bedding
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chrysanthemum 'Beacon'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of chrysanthemum 'Beacon'
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chrysanthemum 'Beacon' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPinch out growing tips and disbud as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by rooting softwood cuttings in loam-less potting compost at 16°C
Growing
GrowingGrow in a cold frame in a loam-based potting compost and move into a warm glasshouse in early autumn. Provide bright filtered light with good ventilation and a minimum temperature of 10°C. During the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite and capsid bug
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