Youpi Pink Florist Chrysanthemum

Youpi Pink Florist Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Youpi Pink') is a compact, mounded daisy 40cm to 60cm tall and 40cm to 50cm wide, with aromatic, ferny green leaves and full double flowers in musk pink with darker centres. Flowering begins in late spring or early summer and peaks in autumn. Treat it as seasonal colour for pots and sunny beds, because it needs feeding and watering to keep performing and is not frost tolerant.

Why you'll love it

• Double pink blooms. Full, ruffled flowers in musk pink with darker centres give the classic florist look.
• An autumn peak. Flowering starts in late spring, builds through summer and peaks in autumn, when many gardens run low on colour.
• Compact mounds. The dense, rounded shape sits well in pots and at the front of a bed.
• Aromatic foliage. Finely cut, ferny leaves have a fresh scent when brushed.
• Reliable if fed. It keeps producing flowers for as long as it gets regular feeding and watering.

Where it works best

Pots and patios. Grow it in pots of 30cm or more on a sunny patio, balcony or entry, where it can be fed and watered easily.

Mixed beds and borders. Plant 40cm apart so the mounds just touch. Pair it with silver foliage and white or purple flowers.

Hot, sunny places. It thrives in heat and full sun, such as beside a driveway or a sunny wall, as long as it gets water.

Growing Youpi Pink Florist Chrysanthemum in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun and a frost free position. It is warm-season colour, so in cold climates bring pots indoors or under cover to overwinter, while in milder districts it keeps flowering into late autumn.

Soil. Very free-draining sandy or light soil. On heavy clay, grow it in pots or a raised bed.

Water and feed. Feed monthly and water weekly or more through the growing season. Pots dry out quickly in summer, so check them often.

Pruning. Deadhead the old flowers for a bushier plant and repeat flowering.

What to expect when it arrives

Youpi Pink Florist Chrysanthemum is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant that builds into a mound and starts flowering as the weather warms. Pot it on into a quality mix in a sunny position.

The tube comes from our grower and is not always in stock. When it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Plants that suit pots and containers
• Flowering plants
• Plants for full sun
• Plants for balconies

Common questions

Are chrysanthemums safe for pets?

No. Chrysanthemums are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep pots out of reach of pets that chew plants.

Will it flower again next year?

Treat it as seasonal colour. In frost free gardens, cut it back after flowering and it can be kept for next season. In cold climates, bring it indoors to overwinter.

How often should I feed and water it?

Feed monthly and water weekly or more through the growing season. Deadheading old flowers keeps it bushy and encourages more blooms.