$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 ‘Pink Cassandra’ is a stunning intermediate decorative chrysanthemum known for its classic, show-quality blooms. This variety forms a strong, upright plant with good stem length, making it a reliable choice for bouquets and floral work. It can be grown either as a disbud to produce larger blooms or allowed to flower as sprays for a lighter, more natural effect.
‘Pink Cassandra’ is valued by gardeners and exhibitors alike for its consistent performance, tidy habit, and pleasing colour that blends beautifully with other late-season flowers.
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
‘Pink Cassandra’ is valued by gardeners and exhibitors alike for its consistent performance, tidy habit, and pleasing colour that blends beautifully with other late-season flowers.
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
- Type: intermediate decorate
- Bloom Size: Large (often 15–20 cm across)
- Colour: Soft pink with a subtle lavender to purple undertones
- Growth Habit: Upright, sturdy stems with lush foliage
- Flowering Period: Typically blooms in autumn (April–May)
- Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours per day).
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
- Spacing: Plant 30–45 cm apart for airflow and to prevent fungal issues.
- Watering:
- Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Water at the base to prevent fungal diseases.
- Feeding:
- Early growth: Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser to promote strong stem and foliage growth.
- Mid-season: Switch to a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10 or similar).
- Budding stage: Use a high-potassium feed (e.g., tomato fertiliser) to encourage large, healthy blooms.
- Pinching:
- Pinch out the growing tips when plants reach 15 cm tall to encourage branching, therefore creating more flowers.
- Do the last pruning back before the 20th of January.
- Disbudding:
- To achieve large, exhibition-quality blooms, remove side buds, leaving only one bud per stem.
- Due to its tall and heavy blooms, use stakes or a grow-through support system.
- Pests: Aphids, spider mites, and thrips can be problematic—treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
- Diseases: Powdery mildew and botrytis can occur—ensure good airflow and avoid overhead watering.
- Timing:
- Monitor flowering times to align with show schedules.
- Adjust pinching and feeding schedules to optimise bloom timing.