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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 Stoakes Escapade is a strong-growing plant with its flowers being of tough, thin petals, making this a standout in the garden or horticultural show bench.
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: Fantasy: Section 8
- Colour: Purple
- Bloom Size: Large Spider, thin petals
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem
- 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
- Disbud back to the main bud for an exceptional effect
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Excellent in floral arrangements, adding texture and contrast
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.