Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Sheffield'
Chrysanthemum x rubellum
Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum) (Info) |
Species: | x rubellum (ROO-bell-um) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Sheffield |
Additional cultivar information: | (aka Sheffield Pink, Pink Sheffield, Hillside Sheffield Pink) |

Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Smiths, Alabama
Roswell, Georgia
Hebron, Kentucky
Slidell, Louisiana
Youngsville, Louisiana
Forest Hill, Maryland
Chatham, Massachusetts
Harwich, Massachusetts
Milton, Massachusetts
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Croton On Hudson, New York
Fairport, New York
Greenville, North Carolina
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Conway, South Carolina
Prosperity, South Carolina
Leesburg, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Warrenton, Virginia
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On Feb 20, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: One of the most popular of garden chrysanthemums. A pale single salmon-pink, one of the later varieties to bloom. This is said to have been rescued from an old garden in Sheffield, MA, and re-named after the town as the original name was lost. Sometimes sold under the incorrect name 'Clara Curtis.' |
Positive | On Oct 17, 2013, ginlyn from Harford County, MD (Zone 6b) wrote: I first got this as a potted plant several years ago. Eventually I kept planting cuttings here, there and everywhere. I just love them and love how airy they look as cut flowers. |
Positive | On Nov 12, 2012, Gracye from Warrenton, VA wrote: I bought three plants this Spring. They were barely twigs, finally planted them a month later. They grew, I neglected them, they grew, I ignored them, they grew... |
Positive | On May 6, 2011, natalie4b from Roswell, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: Spreads rapidly, and can be a great filler where you need to cover lots of space. Easily pulled to keep in check. |
Positive | On Feb 25, 2011, whitesam9 from Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) wrote: I planted this last year. It stayed fairly small all Summer so I didn't pinch it back. But it took off growing in early Fall and was absolutely covered in peachy-pink flowers from mid- to late- Fall. Very late bloomer, and the display of flowers that late in the year was just breathtaking. |
Positive | On Oct 28, 2006, carrielamont from Milton, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: I don't know where I first saw this gorgeous plant, or why I first fell in love with it. I think I (reluctantly) paid for it in winter 2005. I had totally forgotten about transaction by 2006 spring, I gave it to my helper to plant. I'm in love with this plant all over again, and this time, it's MINE! As the Asters are finishing, it springs forth from nowhere and what a performance. Also a great cut flower, long lasting in the vase! |
Positive | On Apr 24, 2005, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: I recieved about 5 small pieces of this plant in a trade in 2004 out of the 5, I had 2 pieces to survive, that was the ones that made the flowers in 2004 (NOV.) |
Positive | On Jan 8, 2003, Cactus_Joe from Vancouver, Profuse blooms in the fall provides a suitable final high light for the garden. There is no better plant to give your garden that final flourish. It is at it's most dramatic when planted en masse. It is hardy in zone 7, and hardiness may be pushed down with adequate mulching. It is easy to propagate by taking cuttings throughout the growing season. |