- Botanical name: Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Polar Star'
- Common name: Chrysanthemum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Chrysanthemum carinatum, also known as painted daisy, is a fast growing, showy annual with almost succulent leaves. It’s ideal for adding height to borders, and makes an excellent and long-lasting cut flower.
Chrysanthemum carinatum ‘Polar Star’ has tricoloured blooms, with white petals and a yellow halo around a central darker cushion. For best results grow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Pinch out the growing tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth.
How to grow Chrysanthemum 'Polar Star'
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Plant size
75cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Do Plant in June |
J
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Chrysanthemum 'Polar Star' and wildlife
Chrysanthemum 'Polar Star' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Chrysanthemum 'Polar Star' poisonous?
Chrysanthemum 'Polar Star' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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