$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 ‘Maya’ is a florist strain known for its vigorous growth and abundant blooms, making it a favourite among cut flower growers and floral designers. This stunning variety produces single-petaled flowers in a bright, cheerful crimson pink with a striking golden-yellow centre, creating a fresh and lively look in bouquets and garden beds.
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Blooming Period: April to May
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
- Type: Single
- Bloom Size: Large (often 5–7 cm across)
- Colour: Crimson Pink with yellow centre disk
- Growth Habit: Upright, strong stems. 1.5m after the January Prune
- Flowering Period: Late autumn (April–May)
- Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours per day) to encourage strong growth.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
- Spacing: Plant 30–45 cm apart to promote airflow and reduce disease risk.
- Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.
- Water at the base of the plant to prevent mildew.
- Feeding:
- Early growth: Apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser to encourage strong stem and leaf development.
- Mid-season: Use a balanced fertiliser (NPK 10-10-10).
- Budding stage: Switch to a high-potassium fertiliser to enhance bloom quality and colour.
- Pinching:
- Remove the growing tips when plants reach 15 cm tall to encourage bushier growth.
- Do the last cutback by the 20th of January
- Disbudding:
- To produce larger exhibition-quality blooms, remove all side buds, leaving only one bud per stem.
- Use sturdy stakes or a grow-through support system, as large incurved blooms can be top-heavy.
- Pests: Watch for aphids, thrips, and spider mites—treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
- Diseases: Powdery mildew and botrytis can affect chrysanthemums—ensure good airflow and avoid wetting the leaves.
- Timing:
- Adjust pinching and feeding schedules to ensure blooms peak
- Shading: Light shading in late summer can help delay blooming if needed for competition timing.