Black Rainbow Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.) is a perennial ornamental plant known for its striking dark and multi-colored blooms. Perfect for home gardens, container planting, decorative borders, and patio gardens, this variety adds dramatic elegance and long-lasting beauty to any landscape. Hardy and low-maintenance, Black Rainbow Chrysanthemums are a unique addition for gardeners seeking bold, colorful floral displays.
Features:
- Unique Dark Blooms: Eye-catching black and rainbow-colored flowers for ornamental garden impact.
- Perennial Growth: Returns annually, providing long-lasting garden beauty.
- Ornamental Value: Perfect for home gardens, containers, borders, and decorative landscaping.
- Low Maintenance: Hardy and adaptable to various soil and light conditions.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies for a lively garden ecosystem.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum spp.
- Common Name: Chrysanthemum
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- Variety: Black Rainbow / Multi-Color
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 59
- Germination Time: 1014 days
- Optimal Temperature: 6070F (1621C)
- Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Planting Season: Spring
- Bloom Season: Summer through fall
- Mature Height: 1224 inches
- Spacing: 1218 inches apart
- Ideal For: Home gardens, garden beds, container planting, decorative borders, patios
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and cover with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite.
- Maintain consistent moisture and temperatures of 6070F for germination (1014 days).
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds, containers, or borders once established, spacing 1218 inches apart.
- Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
- Fertilize lightly every 23 weeks during the growing season to encourage dense blooms.
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous flowering and maintain plant health.
- Ideal for container planting, garden borders, and striking floral displays.