Chrysanthemum ‘Dark Pink Dark Eye’ is a gorgeous double decorative variety, prized for its rich, deep pink petals and striking dark central eye. This variety is a standout in both gardens and floral arrangements, thanks to its lush, fully double blooms that create a bold and dramatic effect.
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Double Decorative
- Colour: Lighter pink outer petals leading to a darker center
- Bloom Size: Medium (typically 5cm to 8cm 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
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage bushier growth
- Light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Balanced slow-release fertilizer (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
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.