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Our Chrysanthemum Plug Plants are supplied in a 3cm x 5cm coir and peat plug.
When you receive your plugs, 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 Heather James is a refined and reliable variety that produces large, decorative blooms. A strong, upright grower with sturdy stems, Heather James performs well as a cut flower and is often chosen by growers for its excellent form and consistency. Favoured for the Show bench.
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Decorative/Incurved
- Colour: Bronze with orange tones
- Bloom Size: 15cm to 20cm, depending on cultivation and care
- Bloom Time: Autumn (April to May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright, with sturdy stems ideal for cutting and display. Height 1m
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage strong branching and flower production
- A light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots and improve airflow
- Fertilizing:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote) early in the growing season
- Use sulphate of potash in the weeks leading up to flowering to enhance bloom quality and stem strength
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching early in the season encourages a well-shaped, bushy plant
- Disbudding (removing side buds) helps produce larger, show-quality blooms
- Support: Requires staking or netting to keep stems upright, especially in exposed locations
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained to avoid root rot
- Ideal for elegant floral arrangements
- Excellent as a cut flower, with a long vase life and graceful bloom structure
- Popular for horticultural shows, thanks to its refined petal formation and gentle colour transitions
- Adds a sophisticated touch to garden borders and mixed floral plantings