$9.00 - Chrysanthemum Plug Plants supplied as a 3cm x 5cm coir and peat plug.
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$13.00 - Chrysanthemum plant supplied in a 7cm pot
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When you receive your plugs or 7cm potted plants, 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
'Connie Mayhew' is admired for its full decorative blooms; its consistent flower form makes it a favourite for both show exhibitors and home gardeners who want reliable, standout blooms.
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: Decorative
- Colour: Soft Pastel Yellow
- Bloom Size: LArge (typically 10 -15 cm in diameter)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, 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
- Disbudding this plant looks lovely.
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Excellent as a focal flower in arrangements, adding texture and contrast
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.