Chrysanthemum ‘Winter Queen’ is a late-flowering beauty, prized for its elegant, full blooms. As one of the last chrysanthemums to bloom, it brings a touch of grace and colour to the garden well into winter, making it a valuable addition to any floral display. Its strong stems, long-lasting flowers, and soft-hued petals make it a top choice for both cut flower growers and garden enthusiasts. Recommend growing under cover when it's about to bloom.
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
- Flower Type: Decorative
- Colour: White, depending on growing season can give a hint of pearl cream
- Bloom Size: Up to 14 cm when grown as a disbud
- Bloom Time: Autumn flowering
- Growth Habit: Tall, reaching up to 1.6 meters, necessitating staking for support
- Pruning: Perform a single (pinching) between October and December to encourage branching and fuller blooms.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-ase fertilizer during the growing season. Incorporating sulphate of potash in late summer enhances bloom quality and stem strength.
- Disbudding: For larger blooms, remove side buds to allow the plant to focus energy on substantial flowers.
- Support: Due to its height, staking is essential to prevent the stems from bending or breaking.
- Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot.
- Exhibition Quality: With proper disbudding, 'Winter Queen produces large, show-quality blooms ideal for displays and competitions.
- Garden Display: It's tall stature and vibrant colour make it a focal point in garden beds and during the autumn months.
- Cut Flowers: The substantial blooms and long stems are excellent for cut flower arrangements, adding a touch of golden electro indoor displays.