Blossoming popularity of chrysanthemums, once loved by grandmothers, is resurfacing
Norwell Nurseries Bloom Late into Autumn with Unique Hardy Chrysanthemums
Norwell Nurseries, located in Norwell, Nottinghamshire, UK, is a haven for garden enthusiasts seeking an array of hardy chrysanthemums. The nursery specializes in the National Plant Collection of hardy chrysanthemums, boasting a wide and carefully curated range of varieties with an extended blooming season.
The hardy chrysanthemums at Norwell Nurseries shine in a sheltered, sunny, and well-drained position, often peaking from August into autumn. Among the many unique varieties grown at the nursery are 'Ruby Mound', which produces masses of ruby-red, double flowers, and 'Burnt Orange', characterized by distinctive jagged grey-green leaves and spider-like, burnt-orange flowers in the autumn.
Other notable varieties include 'Helen Ward', a plant raised at Norwell with double pompom heads of dusky-coral crimson with a gold centre, and 'Capel Manor', a cultivar that has been grown for years at Capel Manor College and produces creamy golden-yellow quilled double flowers in October to November.
Some of the hardy chrysanthemums at Norwell Nurseries were bred by Andrew and Helen Ward, while others were ordered from nurseries on the continent. Among their favourites, Helen Ward particularly likes 'Capel Manor', 'EH Wilson', and 'Mrs Jessie Cooper'.
The site at Norwell Nurseries is a potent frost pocket, with temperatures as low as -20°C recorded. Despite the cold and heavy clay soil, Andrew Ward's experiments with sand have allowed him to grow more tender plants at the nursery.
Many hardy chrysanthemums at Norwell Nurseries continue to flower well into late autumn and even into December, if there isn't too much freezing rain. Some of the hardy chrysanthemums known for late and prolonged flowering include 'Andrew', a plant bred at Norwell with luscious semi-double crimson, cherry red flowers and a contrasting golden eye, and 'Neue Kokarde', which has orange-red, semi-double flowers tipped in gold, resembling Gaillardia more than a chrysanthemum.
For those seeking chrysanthemum varieties that can flower as late as December at Norwell Nurseries, it is recommended to contact them directly or visit their garden. They might suggest cultivars known for late and prolonged flowering such as some late-flowering perennial hardy chrysanthemums, which can withstand colder climates and bloom until frost.
[1] Gardeners' World Magazine [2] The Royal Horticultural Society [3] Norwell Nurseries
- A diverse collection of hardy chrysanthemums, extending the gardening season into autumn, can be found at Norwell Nurseries, a must-visit destination for gardeners, as featured in Gardeners' World Magazine and The Royal Horticultural Society.
- Norwell Nurseries, famous for its extended blooming season and unique hardy chrysanthemums, encourages home-and-garden enthusiasts to explore their garden and consider late-flowering perennial hardy chrysanthemums for a continued spectacle of flowers even in colder climates.
- For inspiration on cultivating hardy chrysanthemums for a distinct and colorful addition to gardens, gardeners are invited to browse the extensive range of varieties at Norwell Nurseries, including 'Andrew', 'Ruby Mound', and 'Neue Kokarde', as well as those from Andrew and Helen Ward's exclusive plant breeding collection.
