$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 ‘Oriel Tone Maid’ is an early-flowering Anemone variety that produces two flushes of blooms each season.
After the first flowering in December/January, cut the plant back to approximately 15 cm above ground level, feed well, and look forward to a second beautiful flush.
Blooming Period: December to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
After the first flowering in December/January, cut the plant back to approximately 15 cm above ground level, feed well, and look forward to a second beautiful flush.
Blooming Period: December to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Anemone
- Colour: Deep pink with subtle variations in tone
- Bloom Size: Medium, depending on cultivation methods
- Bloom Time: Summer to early Autumn (December to April in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, ideal for cut flowers and display
- Pruning:
- Cut back after the first flowering of the season
- 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