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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 ‘Swan Dance’ is an elegant and refined bloom that lives up to its name; each flower seems to float with the poise and grace of a swan in motion. This variety is admired for its white, thin-petaled blooms, which gently curl and sweep back from the centre, creating a soft, feathery effect.
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: Spider
- Colour: Typically cream to white
- Bloom Size: 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