Chrysanthemum ‘Mairehau Maid’ is a delightful cushion-type chrysanthemum which grows to the height of 50cm and will give you two flushes of blooms a season. When the first flush of flowers are spent then prune back to 10cm and a second flush of flowers will follow in March. Its flowers are typically soft pink making for a wonderful display in garden beds, borders, or potted arrangements.
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots.
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots.
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Decorative/Incurved
- Colour: Deep rose-pink with subtle variations in tone
- Bloom Size: 5 to 8cm
- Bloom Time: December and March
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, ideal for cut flowers and display
- Pruning:
- January prune for shaping and strong branching
- A light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer like Novatec or Osmocote
- Apply sulphate of potash leading up to flowering for improved bloom quality and color intensity
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Early pinching encourages more branching
- Disbudding (removing side buds) helps develop larger, more refined blooms
- Support: Staking or netting is recommended to keep stems upright, especially in windy areas
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained to avoid root issues
- Excellent as a cut flower, thanks to its strong stems and rich color
- Works beautifully in floral arrangements, garden displays and potted colour