Chrysanthemum ‘Gum Drop’ is a delightful variety known for its vibrant, White single petals making it a fantastic choice for both gardens and cut flower arrangements. The blooms are about 3 to 5 cm in size.
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: April to May
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Spray/Single
- Colour: White with light yellow flower center
- Bloom Size: Small
- Bloom Time: December to March
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched, making it ideal for garden borders and containers. Can reach a height of 1m but you can keep tipping it to create a samller dense bush which I think looks amazing.
- Pruning:
- Pinch in early summer (October) to encourage bushy growth and more blooms
- Fertilizing:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote) in spring
- Use sulphate of potash in late summer to enhance flower color and longevity
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching once or twice early in the season promotes dense flowering
- No disbudding is needed, as this variety naturally produces abundant small blooms
- Support: Generally self-supporting, though light staking may help in windy conditions
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging
- Prolific bloomer, covering the plant in a mass of dainty flowers
- Great for cut flowers, with a long vase life and delicate appeal
- Ideal for containers, borders, and cottage gardens, adding softness and texture