Chrysanthemum Apricot Courtier is a stunning exhibition-type mum known for its warm, soft apricot-coloured blooms. This variety features large, fully double flowers with gracefully incurving petals, creating a refined and elegant appearance. Its colour can range from pale peach to a deeper golden-apricot, depending on growing conditions and maturity.
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Decorative/Incurved
- Colour: Apricot to Peach
- Bloom Size: Medium to large, depending on cultivation and disbudding
- Bloom Time: Early to mid autumn (March to April in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright, with strong stems, making it ideal for cutting and floral arrangements
- Pruning:
- January prune to encourage strong branching and healthy growth
- A light tidy-up in February to remove weak shoots
- Fertilizing:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., Novatec or Osmocote) in early growth stages
- Use sulphate of potash leading up to flowering to enhance bloom color and strength
- Pinching/Disbudding:
- Pinching in early growth stages encourages a well-shaped plant
- Disbudding (removing side buds) can be done to produce larger, show-quality blooms
- Support: Requires staking or netting due to its tall stems and large flowers
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
- Exquisite cut flower, with long-lasting blooms and strong stems
- Ideal for floral arrangements
- Popular for horticultural shows
- Adds a warm, luxurious touch to garden borders and floral displays