Chrysanthemums - planting and care
Chrysanthemum, or simply "mums" as it is commonly called, is a lovely summer flower with beautiful colors and volume. It has enormous amounts of flowers and buds and grows in a ball shape. Ball chrys come in a variety of colors, both double and single in form.
Scientific name (Latin): Dentranthema grandiflorum
Family: Asteraceae, daisy family
Chrysanthemums brighten your patio
Care of Chrysanthemums
Placement and light requirements
Chrysanthemums prefers semi-shade, cooler placement helps the flowers last longer, but it does not want to be too dark or shady, light is important for the flowers to bloom properly.
Planting
Plant it in larger pots to facilitate care. Use Plantagen's Premium soil.
Watering
Water once or twice a week to keep the soil lightly moist. If it is too dry, the buds may fall off and it may have difficulty blooming properly.
Nutrition
Nutrients are usually not necessary as the plant is often discarded after flowering.
Pruning
Remove wilted flowers as they appear. This stimulates the growth of new flowers.
Overwintering
Chrysanthemums can tolerate some frost, but it may be difficult to overwinter. Place the plant in a bright location at 10-15 degrees. Do not water or fertilize. Repot in the spring and trim back.
Replant chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are nice to place in groups, and fit especially well with other plants such as grass, coral bells, large herbs, and sedum.