$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 ‘Sue’s White’ is a Florist variety known for its white to cream blooms and delicate petal structure. This variety is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to gardens, floral arrangements, and late-season displays. With its strong, sturdy stems, ‘Sue’s White’ is a favourite among growers looking for a reliable chrysanthemum to use in bouquet work.
Blooming Period: March to April
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Suitable For: Cut flowers and garden displays.
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: March to April
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Suitable For: Cut flowers and garden displays.
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: 8cm size double to triple rim petals when fully blown, exposing a green to yellow centre.
- Colour: White to Cream
- Bloom Size: Medium (5 cm in diameter)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late autumn (April–May in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with strong, slender stems and multiple blooms per stem. Height 1.2m
- Pruning:
- January pruning to encourage bushier growth. Cut back to 15 cm above ground level.
- 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
- Minimal disbudding is needed, as this variety thrives with multiple flowers
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Highly popular in floristry and bouquets due to its strong growth, White to cream colour and long vase life
- Excellent as a filler flower in arrangements, adding texture and contrast
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden, or a Flower farm.