Chrysanthemum Lemon Bunty

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Bloom period December to March

Height 50cm

​$9.00 - Chrysanthemum Plug Plants supplied as a 3cm x 5cm coir and peat plug.
​$13.00 - Chrysanthemum plant supplied in a 7cm pot
​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.
Chrysanthemum ‘Lemon Bunty’ is a cheerful and reliable cultivar, admired for its bright colour and tidy form. It produces neat, medium-sized decorative blooms in a fresh, clear lemon-yellow that softens slightly as the flowers age. An early-flowering variety, Lemon Bunty provides blooms outside the traditional autumn chrysanthemum season — and the bonus is, it flowers twice! After the first flush, simply prune back the stems and the plant will reward you with a second display in March to April, often with blooms of a richer, deeper colour.

Blooming Period: December to March
​Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots

Characteristics:
  • Flower Type: Pompon
  • Colour: Lemon yellow
  • Bloom Size: Small to medium (typically 3–5 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. Grows to a height of 50cm
Cultivation & Care:
  • Pruning:
    • January pruning to encourage bushier growth
    • Light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
  • Fertilizing:
    • Balanced slow-release fertiliser (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
  • Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
Special Features & Uses:
  • Highly popular in floristry and bouquets due to its bright green colour and long vase life
  • Excellent as a filler flower in arrangements, adding texture and contrast
  • A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.