Being an autumn flowering plant, you will often find that the colour can be more intense during the cooler month although this plant may flower in both spring and early summer as well as the autumn. 

Chrysanthemums need at least 5 to 6 hours of sun daily to perform at their best.  They are prone to powdery mildew so need to have good air circulation, the morning sun is needed to dry the dew on the leaves and in addition to this, they need good drainage.  These plants are actually pretty tough but do benefit from a light and frequent feeding with a balanced fertiliser during their period of growth which is autumn. 

When plants are about 15cm tall, pinch off the tips to encourage bushiness which will, in turn, encourage more flowers.  Pinch back again when plants reach 30cm. Some gardeners pinch back every few weeks until January to encourage heavy autumn flowering. The last pinching out should be about 100 days before the desired bloom time if you are growing for an event.

After flowering, some gardeners cut them back to about 10cm tall and cover with a light, airy mulch or straw although this is not actually necessary but can tidy the plants up.  Chrysanthemums can also be easily divided.

A fabulous cut flower that lasts so well in a vase, often for more than two weeks.  Pick them when they two thirds to three-quarters open, be sure to strip all of the leaves off so they do not sit under the waterline.

Perennial | Deciduous

Flower size - approximately 10-15cm

Plant grows to 60cm tall and 30cm wide. Staking recommended, the best time to add a stake is when then the plant reaches about 20cm high.

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Pot size: 1 Litre