Chrysanthemum Muriel

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Bloom Period December to April

Chrysanthemum Muriel blooms her little heart out in late November to mid way through December. Then give her a prune back and she will reward you with another flush of blooms in March to April
 Muriel is an easy to grow Cushion Chrysanthemum. No tipping, cutting back or staking. I did disbud the one in the photo and was very happy with the results.
Her stem length is about 50 cm so still good for bouquet's and short enough to enjoy in pots on the patio and even planted near the front of the garden border would work.

Blooming Period: December to April
​Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots

Characteristics:
  • Flower Type: Pom Pom
  • Colour: Pink with hints of mauve undertones
  • Bloom Size: Small (5cm when disbudded)
  • Bloom Time: December to April
  • Growth Habit: Can reach a height of 50cm but you can keep tipping it to create a smaller dense bush which I think looks amazing. Or leave to grow on for longer stems for cutting
Cultivation & Care:
  • Pruning:
    • Pinch in early summer (October) to encourage bushy growth and more blooms or leave to grow longer stems for cutflowers.
  • Fertilizing:
    • Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote) in spring
    • Use sulphate of potash in late summer to enhance flower color and longevity
  • Pinching/Disbudding:
    • No disbudding is needed, but when done creates a beautiful stem to use in cut flowers
    • In the picture is one I did disbud and had allowed it to grow on for taller stems. I was very happy with results.
  • Support: Generally self-supporting, though light staking may help in windy conditions
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging
Special Features & Uses:
  • Prolific bloomer
  • Great for cut flowers, with a long vase life and delicate appeal
  • Ideal for containers, borders, and cottage gardens, and the cutting garden adding softness and texture