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Chrysanthemum Stockton
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Stockton
NZ$13.00
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Blooming Period April to May
Growing Information
Chrysanthemum 'Stockton' is a striking exhibition-quality chrysanthemum known for its large, high-impact blooms. It is popular among chrysanthemum enthusiasts and show growers due to its impressive form and strong growth habit.
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Chrysanthemum 'Stockton' is a striking exhibition-quality chrysanthemum known for its large, high-impact blooms. It is popular among chrysanthemum enthusiasts and show growers due to its impressive form and strong growth habit.
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Incurved decorative
- Color: Typically a deep purple to red depending on growing conditions
- Bloom Size: Medium to Large (often exhibition-sized with proper disbudding)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, making it ideal for cutting and display
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage strong branching
- A light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer like Novatec or Osmocote
- Apply sulphate of potash in the weeks leading up to flowering to improve bloom quality and stem strength
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching early in the season encourages strong, well-balanced plants
- Disbudding (removing side buds) helps develop large, show-quality blooms
- Support: Requires staking or netting to support its tall stems and large flowers
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but ensure well-drained soil to prevent root issues
- A top choice for horticultural shows, known for its large, elegant blooms
- Excellent for cut flowers and floral arrangements
- A must-have for chrysanthemum collectors looking for statement blooms
- Striking garden display