$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 ‘Little Pennies’ is a delightful compact bush variety that puts on a cheerful display of orange pom-pom blooms. The flowers cover the plant generously for three to four weeks or longer, creating a glowing carpet of colour that brightens any garden space.
This tidy, low-growing chrysanthemum is perfect for the front of borders, or brightening up pots and patio containers. With its long-lasting blooms and neat habit, ‘Little Pennies’ is an easy-care favourite that delivers big impact in a small package.
Blooming Period: December to March
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Suitable For: Garden and Patio displays
Characteristics:
This tidy, low-growing chrysanthemum is perfect for the front of borders, or brightening up pots and patio containers. With its long-lasting blooms and neat habit, ‘Little Pennies’ is an easy-care favourite that delivers big impact in a small package.
Blooming Period: December to March
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Suitable For: Garden and Patio displays
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Pom pom
- Colour: Orange
- Bloom Size: Small, rounded flowers with a dense petal structure
- Bloom Time: December to March
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched, making it ideal for garden borders and containers.Cultivation & Care:
- Pruning:
- Pinch in early summer (October) to encourage bushy growth and more blooms
- No need for a hard prune like exhibition varieties
- Fertilizing:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote) in spring
- Use sulphate of potash in late summer to enhance flower colour and longevity
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching once or twice early in the season promotes dense flowering
- No disbudding is needed, as this variety naturally produces abundant small blooms
- Support: Generally self-supporting, though light staking may help in windy conditions
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging
- Early-flowering, bringing colour to the garden before late-season chrysanthemums bloom
- Prolific bloomer, covering the plant in a mass of dainty flowers
- Small posies
- Ideal for containers, borders, and cottage gardens, adding softness and texture