This charming chrysanthemum varies slightly in appearance as it matures, shifting from a soft, light pink dome in early bloom to a richer lavender tone as the petals unfurl and age. Both forms feature Gertrude’s signature loosely packed, incurving petals with a tousled, cushion-like texture. The bushy growth habit and serrated foliage remain consistent across stages, with side buds often forming lower along the stem. These natural variations in color and fullness reflect seasonal light, temperature, and age of bloom — making Gertrude a cultivar full of subtle personality.
Height: ~ 0.5 m, Bloom Size: 7-12 cm (3"-5")
Class 15b, Introduced 1979
This charming chrysanthemum varies slightly in appearance as it matures, shifting from a soft, light pink dome in early bloom to a richer lavender tone as the petals unfurl and age. Both forms feature Gertrude’s signature loosely packed, incurving petals with a tousled, cushion-like texture. The bushy growth habit and serrated foliage remain consistent across stages, with side buds often forming lower along the stem. These natural variations in color and fullness reflect seasonal light, temperature, and age of bloom — making Gertrude a cultivar full of subtle personality.
Height: ~ 0.5 m, Bloom Size: 7-12 cm (3"-5")
Class 15b, Introduced 1979
