chrysanthemum 'Firecracker'
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A borderline hardy herbaceous perennial that, when grown as a cushion mum, reaches 40cm in height. It blooms in early autumn bearing large, bright yellow, semi-double flowers

Scientific classification
- Species
- chrysanthemum 'Firecracker' (Chrysanthemum 'Firecracker')
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Firecracker'
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 'Firecracker'
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chrysanthemum 'Firecracker' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
Pinch out cuttings-raised plants at the start of summer to encourage bushiness
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Growing
Suited to pot cultivation for flowering outdoors this cultivar is considered half-hardy needing winter protection. Water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation
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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 chrysanthemum leaf miner, glasshouse whitefly and aphids
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