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$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.
Chrysanthemum ‘Sussex’ is a classic reflex chrysanthemum cherished for its medium to large-sized blooms. A reliable mid- to late-season bloomer, Sussex produces strong stems and healthy foliage, making it well-suited for both the show bench and the cut-flower vase. Looks nice placed in the mid to back garden border.
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: reflex
- Colour: White to light cream
- 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, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem.
- Pruning:
- January pruning to encourage bushier growth. Cut back to 15cm above soil level before the 20th of January.
- 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. Disbudding does add value to the bloom.
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Highly popular in floristry and bouquets.
- A chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.