$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 Orange Bi-Colour is a garden chrysanthemum that has a more bushy growth habit, which is very resilient and gives a long-lasting garden display. Can be used for garden-type bouquets.
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:
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: Garden double
- Colour: Red, bronze, or orange to yellow undertones.
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Bloom Time: early to mid autumn (March to April in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Bushy, ideal for cut flowers and garden display. Height 1m
- Pruning:
- January prune for shaping and strong branching
- 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
- Works beautifully in floral arrangements and garden displays