Chrysanthemum 'Chelsea Physic Garden'

An erect, woody-based, deciduous perennial, producing stems to 90cm (36in) high and a spread of 50cm (20in), with deeply divided, aromatic green leaves. In late summer and autumn, the plants produce many sprays of fully-double, rich red flowers. The petals are slightly incurved and have a pale orange reverse, creating a two-toned effect to the flower. They are long lasting in water and are ideal to grow for cutting. The plants are only able to tolerate light frost, so are best heavily mulched over winter, or lifted after flowering and kept in cold, but frost-free conditions until spring