How to Care for Chrysanthemum zawadskii (Painted Daisy)

Korean name: 구절초

Chrysanthemum zawadskii is a wildflower that blooms in autumn, characterized by small white petals and a yellow center. The stems grow upright and the leaves are deeply lobed. It thrives best in sunny spots and is frost hardy.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Family: Asteraceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Manchuria, and East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: endurance, beginning of love
• Traits: autumn flower, wildflower, cold hardy, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Painted Daisy, Zawadski's Chrysanthemum

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright places with direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer about once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Chrysanthemum zawadskii?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chrysanthemum zawadskii?

It likes Prefers bright places with direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is ideal..

Is Chrysanthemum zawadskii safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Chrysanthemum zawadskii good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer about once a month during growing season..