Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial durability

durability

Height: 20cm x spreading

The striking feature is the beautiful indigo violet bells rimmed in white that dangle gracefully from bronzy blue bracts that stand above the attractive grey-green leaves

whilst being equally at home in the perennial border

Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial durabilityIn the autumn garden, Chrysanthemums are a star performer that bloom prolifically long after other plants have called it quits for the season. A native of China and prized for over 2,000 years, the name chrysanthemum comes from the Greek words for gold (chrysos) and flower (anthos) and is often affectionately shortened to mum. Diana Stokes is what is known as a quill chrysanthemum with long tubed shaped petals with curved ends. Chrysanthemums need at