Chrysanthemum Rainbow Mix ( Chrysanthemum carinatum ) are gorgeous annual flowers that produce an abundance of colour in the garden quickly. The flowers range in colours from red, pink, orange, cream, white, burgundy and yellow, most with a mix of two (bicolour) or three (tricolour) colours on a single flower.
This species is hardy, easy to grow and attract pollinators to the garden. With their long stems and long cut life, Chrysanthemum Rainbow Mix make a perfect cut flower. Native to Europe and East Asia, this variety are also known as Tri-Colour Daisies, Tri-Colour Chrysanthemum & Painted Daisies.
Suitable for All Climates.
Growth
The Chrysanthemum Rainbow Mix grow to approximately 60 cm’s tall and 25 cm’s wide. They do not take up a lot of room, which makes them great for filling gaps in the garden. They can also be grown in pots. Chrysanthemum prefers a moist well-draining, nutrient rich soil in either a full sun or part shade position, afternoon shade is preferred in hotter climates.
The daisy-like flowers can be on display from seed within 12 weeks, generally flowering in Autumn but this can be dependent on sowing times and climate. The flowers are around 6 cm’s in diameter and as mentioned above comes in large range of mixed colours. The unique character of both bi-colour and tri-colour petals, generally towards the base of each petal form symmetrical band/s around the centre of the flower.
Flowers have a long life once they are cut, so are a great addition if you like to enjoy flowers in a vase indoors as well. As an annual they will die off during winter but will reseed usually before dying, so will generally grow back the following year as weather allows.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Asteraceae
CLIMATE:
Cold to Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
6 to 35°C / 43 to 95°F
SOIL TYPE:
Moist, well-draining, compost rich.
LOCATION:
Full sun – Afternoon Shade
HEIGHT:
Up to 60 cm (24 inches)
WIDTH:
Up to 25 cm (9 inches)
pH:
6.0-6.8
GROWTH TYPE:
Fast Growing Annual – Will die off in winter.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Low – Medium (Lightly drought tolerant)
POLLINATION:
Bees, butterflies, and other insects. Flowers are bisexual.
MATURITY:
12 weeks
GERMINATION RATES:
75% at ideal temperatures (see germination instructions tab)
GERMINATION TIME:
7-14 days
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 400
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
FACTS ABOUT CHYRSANTHEMUM CARINATUM (Chrysanthemum Rainbow Mix)
Chrysanthemum flowers contain a compound you may recognise called Pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is used as a natural insecticide and will repel or kill insects, depending on how it’s used. Planting Chrysanthemums in the garden can assist in keeping ants away from flowers and fruit, they are also a deterrent to mosquitoes. Pyrethrum is also toxic to fish.
The largest producer of Pyrethrum in the world to date is Tasmania, Australia!
The Chrysanthemum flower is said to represent, happiness, love, and long life.
