$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 ‘Purple Chempak Rose’ is a striking cultivar that combines bold colour with a classic form. Its blooms are a rich purple-rose shade, deepening toward the centre and softening at the tips, creating a vibrant yet refined display. This variety is valued for its reliability and generous flowering, making it a favourite for both cutting gardens and exhibitions. With strong stems and lasting blooms, Purple Chempak Rose adds a touch of drama and elegance to any collection.
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, pots and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
Blooming Period: March to April
Suitable For: Cut flowers, garden displays, pots and exhibitions
Growing Options: Can be grown in the ground or in pots
Characteristics:
- Flower Type: Reflex Decorative, Section 4
- Colour: Purple to deep pink with gold undertones on the back side of the petals.
- Bloom Size: Small to medium (typically 3–5 cm in diameter)
- Bloom Time: Mid-to-late Autumn (March to April in New Zealand)
- Growth Habit: Upright with slender stems and multiple blooms per stem. Height 1m
- Pruning:
- Cut back after the first bloom in December to get a second flush of flowers in March
- 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, but disbudding can produce an effective bloom
- Support: May need light staking or netting to keep stems upright
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Excellent as a filler flower in arrangements, adding texture and contrast
- A low-maintenance chrysanthemum that produces abundant blooms suitable for the home garden and Flower farm.