Chrysanthemum carinatum 'Polar Star'

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ChrysanthemumAnnualFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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. Learn more in our Chrysanthemum grow guide.

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Chrysanthemum ‘Polar star’ and wildlife

Chrysanthemum ‘Polar star’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Chrysanthemum ‘Polar star’ poisonous?

Chrysanthemum ‘Polar star’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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