'Diane Stoakes' is a striking chrysanthemum variety known for its unique two-toned quilled petals, featuring deep maroon tips with silver ray florets, making it a standout addition to gardens and floral arrangements.
Growing Information
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Growing Information
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Quill
- Color: Deep maroon tips with silver ray florets
- Bloom Size: Medium to large, depending on cultivation methods
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong stems, ideal for cut flowers and display
- Pruning:
- January prune for shaping and 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 leading up to flowering for improved bloom quality and color 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 rich color
- Works beautifully in floral arrangements and garden displays and a great exhibition flower