$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 ‘Golden Treasure’ is a radiant cultivar, admired for its rich golden-yellow blooms that bring warmth and brilliance to the garden or show bench. Their deep colour holds well as the blooms mature, making them a standout among yellow varieties.
An early bloomer, Golden Treasure flowers from December to March and has the bonus of producing two flowering seasons. Strong stems and a reliable growth habit make it equally suited for cutting, display, or garden enjoyment. Its vibrant colour holds well as the blooms mature, making it a standout among yellow chrysanthemum varieties.
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:
An early bloomer, Golden Treasure flowers from December to March and has the bonus of producing two flowering seasons. Strong stems and a reliable growth habit make it equally suited for cutting, display, or garden enjoyment. Its vibrant colour holds well as the blooms mature, making it a standout among yellow chrysanthemum varieties.
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: Pompon
- Colour: Deep Golden yellow.
- Bloom Size: Small to medium (typically 3–5 cm in diameter)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late Summer (December– March in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem. Height 60cm
- Pruning:
- Cut back after the first flowering to help the plant flush for the second flowering in March
- 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
- 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.