$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 ‘Giselle’ is a gorgeous pink reflex variety with an elegant shape and a really luxurious petal texture. The blooms are made up of long, gently curving petals that reflex back on themselves, forming a beautifully rounded flower. Left to grow as a spray, Giselle naturally makes a nice, even head. Removing the centre main bud can really help guide a well-balanced spray, making it a very satisfying plant to grow and show off in the garden or vase.
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: Reflex Decorative. Section 4
- Colour: Soft rose to mid-pink tones
- Bloom Size: Medium to Large (often exhibition-sized with proper disbudding)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, making it ideal for cutting and display
- Pruning:
- January pruning to encourage strong branching
- A light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser like Novatec or Osmocote
- Apply sulphate of potash in the weeks leading up to flowering to improve bloom quality and stem strength
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching early in the season encourages strong, well-balanced plants
- Disbudding (removing side buds) helps develop large, show-quality blooms
- Support: Requires staking or netting to support its tall stems and large flowers
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, but ensure well-drained soil to prevent root issues
- A top choice for horticultural shows, known for its large, elegant blooms
- Excellent for cut flowers and floral arrangements
- A must-have for chrysanthemum collectors looking for statement blooms
- Striking garden display