$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 ‘Green Pea’ is a unique and eye-catching variety that adds an unexpected pop of fresh green colour to the late-season garden. Its compact, button-style blooms are a cheerful chartreuse-green shade — bright, clean, and refreshingly different from the traditional autumn palette.
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: Button
- Colour: Pea green
- Bloom Size: 4cm to 6cm, depending on cultivation and care
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (March to April in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright, with sturdy stems ideal for cutting and display. Height 1.2m
- 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
- Adds a sophisticated touch to garden and mixed floral plantings