Chrysanthemum 'Apricot' | Cottage Apricot

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DESCRIPTION
Chrysanthemum 'Apricot' is a late-season perennial known for its soft apricot-colored blooms that appear in late summer to fall. The flowers are large and daisy-like, with a central disk surrounded by a burst of delicate petals that transition from a soft pink to a warm, peachy tone. These elegant blossoms stand tall on sturdy stems, creating a vibrant display that adds a touch of warmth to autumn gardens.

'Apricot' is prized for its soft, yet cheerful color, which blends beautifully with other fall flowers and foliage. This cultivar is well-suited to garden borders, containers, or mixed plantings, where it enhances the garden's late-season color palette and provides a bright, cheerful contrast as other flowers begin to fade.

DESCRIPTION
Chrysanthemum 'Apricot' is a late-season perennial known for its soft apricot-colored blooms that appear in late summer to fall. The flowers are large and daisy-like, with a central disk surrounded by a burst of delicate petals that transition from a soft pink to a warm, peachy tone. These elegant blossoms stand tall on sturdy stems, creating a vibrant display that adds a touch of warmth to autumn gardens.

'Apricot' is prized for its soft, yet cheerful color, which blends beautifully with other fall flowers and foliage. This cultivar is well-suited to garden borders, containers, or mixed plantings, where it enhances the garden's late-season color palette and provides a bright, cheerful contrast as other flowers begin to fade.

 

  • Family: Asteraceae
    Height: 18-24 inches
    Width: 18-24 inches
    Foliage color: Dark green leaves
    Flower color: Soft apricot with hints of yellow
    Bloom time: Fall, typically September to November
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Moderate, deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom, cut back after flowering to maintain shape
    Growing zone: Zones 5-9
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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