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Our Chrysanthemum Plug Plants are supplied in a 3cm x 5cm coir and peat plug.
When you receive your plugs, either pot them up or plant them out into their permanent positions. Water as needed, but take care not to overwater. For the best results, protect young plants from snails and slugs. |
Chrysanthemum ‘Tom’s Memory’ is a stunning anemone variety known for its elegant form and richly colored blooms, making it a standout addition to any garden or floral arrangement. This cultivar is cherished by chrysanthemum enthusiasts for its graceful petal structure and strong growth habit
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Anemone
- Colour: Rich dark red.
- Bloom Size: Medium 10cm
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage bushier growth
- Light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote)
- Additional potassium (sulphate of potash) before flowering to enhance bloom quality
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching early in the season encourages multiple blooms per stem
- Minimal disbudding is needed, as this variety thrives with multiple flowers
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden, Flower farm and Exhibitions