Chrysanthemum Spud's Purple

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Bloom Period April to May

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 Spud's Purple has lovely, eye-catching purple blooms, on top of robust plants

Blooming Period: March to April 
​Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots

Characteristics:
  • Flower Type: Pompon
  • Colour: Bright lime-green, sometimes deepening to a richer green in cooler temperatures
  • Bloom Size: Small to medium (typically 3–5 cm in diameter)
  • Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
  • Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem
Cultivation & Care:
  • Pruning:
    • January pruning to encourage bushier growth
    • Light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
  • Fertilizing:
    • Balanced slow-release fertiliser (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote)
    • Additional potassium (sulphate of potash) before flowering to enhance bloom quality
  • Pinching/Disbudding:
    • Pinching early in the season encourages multiple blooms per stem
    • Minimal disbudding is needed
  • Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
Special Features & Uses:
  • Highly popular in floristry and bouquets due to its bright green colour and long vase life
  • Excellent as a filler flower in arrangements, adding texture and contrast
  • A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.