How to Grow Shungikus

By the SoilCommander Editorial Team, under the guidance of Nitin Sharma, Co-Founder · · How we check our facts

On this page
  1. Shungiku (Glebionis coronaria)
  2. At a Glance
  3. Quick Facts
  4. Soil & Growing Conditions
  5. Growth Stages
  6. Harvest & Storage
  7. Pests
  8. Plan your Shungikus planting
  9. What the research guides add
  10. Growing Shungiku in another region
  11. Sources

Shungiku (Glebionis coronaria) — annual.

Core growing advice on this page is checked against named horticultural sources — see References.

Shungiku (Glebionis coronaria)

A harvested bundle of shungiku (chrysanthemum greens) — “Bundle of chrysanthemum” by Fumikas Sagisavas is licensed under CC0.

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At a Glance

Shungiku greens sold bundled in a supermarket — “Chrysanthemum sold in supermarkets” by Fumikas Sagisavas is licensed under CC0.
“Chrysanthemum sold in supermarkets” by Fumikas Sagisavas is licensed under CC0.
Glebionis coronaria Shungiku Whiteflies Aphids Snails Slugs PESTS

Quick Facts

Close-up of a shungiku (crown daisy) flower — “Crisantemo giallo” by Assianir is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Crisantemo giallo” by Assianir is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Factor Value
Soil texture chalk, clay, loam or sand, preferring well-drained sand (RHS)
Drainage well-drained
Lifecycle annual
Edible parts leaves, stems, flowers

Soil & Growing Conditions

A shungiku flower growing in a garden setting — “Flor per les Sorts, Gata de Gorgos” by Joanbanjo is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Flor per les Sorts, Gata de Gorgos” by Joanbanjo is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Water: moist but well-drained (RHS)

Growth Stages

A shungiku flower growing in a garden setting — “Flor per les Sorts, Gata de Gorgos” by Joanbanjo is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Flor per les Sorts, Gata de Gorgos” by Joanbanjo is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Stage BBCH Notes
Sowing 0 Propagate by seed sown in spring, in full sun on well-drained soil (RHS).
Leafy foliage growth 3 Develops pinnately divided leaves; harvested young as a cut-and-come-again leafy vegetable (RHS; True Leaf Market).
Flowering 6 Yellow daisy-like flower-heads appear in spring and summer; warm weather triggers rapid bolting to flower (RHS; True Leaf Market).
Establishment to maturity 9 Reaches full maturity as an annual or biennial over 1-2 years (RHS).

Harvest & Storage

A harvested bundle of shungiku (chrysanthemum greens) — “Bundle of chrysanthemum” by Fumikas Sagisavas is licensed under CC0.
“Bundle of chrysanthemum” by Fumikas Sagisavas is licensed under CC0.

When to pick: Harvest young leaves, stems and flowers as a cut-and-come-again leafy vegetable before the plant bolts to flower in warm weather; sow in early spring and again in autumn for a longer cropping window (RHS; True Leaf Market).

Pests

A mass of shungiku plants flowering in a field — “Altınini, Adana 31” by Biologg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Altınini, Adana 31” by Biologg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Whiteflies
low

Aleyrodidae

True Leaf Market: usually fairly pest-resistant, but tender shoots can attract this pest.

low

Aphididae (various spp.)

True Leaf Market: usually fairly pest-resistant, but tender shoots can attract this pest.

Snails
low

Gastropoda (snails, various spp.)

True Leaf Market: usually fairly pest-resistant, but tender shoots can attract this pest.

Slugs
low

Gastropoda (slugs, various spp.)

True Leaf Market: usually fairly pest-resistant, but tender shoots can attract this pest.

Plan your Shungikus planting

Timing for Shungikus follows soil temperature and frost, not the calendar date. The Global vegetable planting calendar explains the method. To work out where it fits in your beds, sketch your plot in the free Garden Layout Planner.

What the research guides add

Garland chrysanthemum (shungiku)
Garland chrysanthemum (shungiku). Photo by Laitche, public domain.

Shungiku, or crown daisy, is an annual with edible leaves, and the RHS profile keeps its needs simple.

  • It will grow in ordinary garden soil but prefers a well-drained sandy soil in full sun. (RHS)
  • Propagate by seed sown in spring. (RHS)
  • The genus is erect annuals with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flower heads in spring and summer; it is generally free of pests and diseases. (RHS)

Sources for this section

Section researched and checked on 25 October 2026 by the SoilCommander Editorial Team. How we check facts: editorial policy.

Growing Shungiku in another region

Sowing dates, frost timing and local advice differ by country. Use the guide for where you garden.

Sources

  1. Crown daisy grows well in mild or slightly cool climates and bolts to premature flowering quickly in warm summer conditions; seed is sown in early spring and again in fall for a longer cropping window. Leaves, stems and flowers are all edible. Usually fairly pest-resistant, but tender shoots can attract aphids and whiteflies, and young seedlings may be nibbled by slugs and snails, especially in damp conditions.

These source is specific to this region. The full list of 2 sources behind this guide (Royal Horticultural Society, True Leaf Market) is in the references of our UK guide to shungiku; they describe the plant itself, which is the same wherever it grows.

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