Of the estimated 5,000 different varieties of chrysanthemums, only a few are actually hardy. The chrysanthemums in pots that are offered everywhere in autumn are usually not and should therefore not be planted out at first. We have researched for you and put together some tried and tested chrysanthemums clearly.
Which chrysanthemums are hardy?
Some hardy chrysanthemums include Gold Marianne, Little Amber, Mei-Kyo, Polar Bear, White Bouquet, Isabella Pink, Vreneli, Nebula Rose, Order Star, Salmon Red Cloud, Red Yule, Emperor of China and Hebe. These varieties can survive low temperatures, but should be protected during wet winters and low temperatures.
Not all chrysanthemums are hardy
The varieties of autumn chrysanthemums, also known as winter aster or gold flower, are actually winter hardy. It blooms in autumnal shades of yellow, orange, brown and red, but also in white, pink or violet. But it's not just its we alth of colors that makes this flowering shrub so popular, the shape of the flowers is also different. In addition to daisy-like, radial flower shapes, there are also semi-double and double-flowering autumn chrysanthemums.
Even hardy chrysanthemums need light protection
However, winter hardy does not mean that autumn chrysanthemums can remain completely unattended in the garden over the winter. Caution is particularly advised in wet winters, as the perennial is very sensitive to winter moisture. You should also cut the faded plant back to just above the ground in late autumn and protect it from the cold with the clippings and some leaves. At temperatures as low as around 10°C, additional winter protection makes sense.
Hardy chrysanthemum varieties
In the table below we have clearly put together some proven winter-hardy chrysanthemum varieties for you. If you are unsure about buying a new one: Older chrysanthemums that have been cultivated in these latitudes for decades or even centuries are usually extremely hardy.
| Variety | Flower color | Flowering time | Growth height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldmarianne | golden yellow | September – October | 50 to 70 cm |
| Small Amber | yellow brown | October to November | 80cm |
| Mei-Kyo | violetpink | September to October | 50 to 60 cm |
| Polar Bear | white, lemon yellow center | September to November | up to 50 cm |
| White Bouquet | white | September to October | 80 to 110 cm |
| Isabellpink | yellow-pink | September-October | 80cm |
| Vreneli | copper red | October to November | 70 to 90 cm |
| Mist Rose | silverpink | October to November | 80cm |
| Order Star | goldbronze | August to November | 90 cm |
| Salmon Red Cloud | red | August to November | 80cm |
| Red Yule | pink | September to October | up to 50 cm |
| Emperor of China | pink | October to November | up to 60 cm |
| Hebe | violet | October to November | 70cm |
Tip
Chrysanthemums should only be planted in spring or early summer if possible. Experience has shown that specimens planted in autumn often do not survive the winter.
