$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 Lillian Shoesmith is a strong-growing plant with good resistance to pests and disease. A good one for the Flower Shows and a talking point for the garden bed.
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: Decorative
- Colour: Bronze to orange tones
- Bloom Size: Large, depending on cultivation methods
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, ideal for cut flowers and display
- Pruning:
- January prune for shaping and 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 leading up to flowering for improved bloom quality and colour intensity
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Early pinching encourages more branching
- Disbudding (removing side buds) helps develop larger, more refined blooms
- Support: Staking or netting is recommended to keep stems upright, especially in windy areas
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained to avoid root issues
- A classic show bloom, often grown for exhibitions
- Excellent as a cut flower, thanks to its strong stems and petal colour
- Works beautifully in floral arrangements and garden displays