Chrysanthemum Golden Challice - Charm

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Bloom Period March to May

Height 40 to 50cm, branching charm


​$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 ‘Golden Challice’ is a striking heritage charm variety admired for its glowing golden-yellow blooms. Their vibrant golden tones bring warmth and brightness to the garden and make an excellent addition. Excellent for growing in pots on the patio or in the front garden border. Its reliable flowering habit and bold colour have earned it a special place in many collections, particularly among those who treasure the older, time-tested cultivars.

Blooming Period: March to April 
​Suitable For: Garden displays and exhibitions.
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots

Characteristics:
  • Flower Type: Daisy
  • Colour: Rich butter yellow fading to lemon as the season progresses
  • Bloom Size: Small to medium (typically 3–5 cm in diameter)
  • Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
  • Growth Habit: Charm plant growing to a height of 40 to 50cm in a branching style.
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 patio or the front of the border. Display pots can be entered into horticultural shows.