Dendranthema 'Firedance Igloo'
Chrysanthemum Firedance Igloo
Chrysanthemum Firedance Igloo
Exposure
- Sun
- Half-sun
Rusticity
Bloom time
- August
- September
- October
- Abundant and prolonged flowering
- Compact dome-shaped habit
- Hardy and easy to grow
- Disease resistant
- Attracts pollinators
Set your autumn ablaze with the Chrysanthemum 'Firedance Igloo', a spectacular variety that will bring a flamboyant touch to your garden. This perennial forms a compact and rounded mound, a real igloo of fiery red flowers that will light up your beds and pots from the end of summer until the first frosts.
Spectacular flowering and easy cultivation
The Chrysanthemum Firedance Igloo stands out for its abundant and long-lasting flowering. From late summer until the first frosts, its numerous fiery red flower heads bloom, creating an enchanting spectacle.
Its generous and prolonged flowering makes it an ideal choice for flowerbeds, borders, planters and even pots on the terrace.
Main features
- Hardiness zone: 3-9
- Habit: Compact, dome-shaped
- Height: 45-60 cm
- Width: 60-75 cm
- Spacing: 45-60 cm
- Flowering months: August to October
- Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Growing tips
- Plant the Dendranthema 'Firedance Igloo' in full sun for optimal flowering, but it tolerates light shade.
- Make sure the soil is well-drained to avoid root rot.
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote growth and flowering.
- Pinch the stems in early summer to encourage abundant flowering.
- Deadhead faded flowers to maintain a compact shape and stimulate the growth of new shoots for the following year.
- Protect plants in winter with mulch in colder regions.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Compact
Flowering colours:
- Red
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moderate
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Prune faded flowers
Soil requirement:
- Well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Flower beds
- Borders
- Butterfly garden
- Ornamental containers
- Wall borders
Attribute:
- Rapid growth
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