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We live in central Illinois. I have just tried to grow mums in my guesthouses compound garden in Perlis, Malaysia. Now my interest has grown up more to concentrate in planting more mums. I am looking forward to read more article about growing mums in hot weather, do you have one? In forming cutting I even plant the disgarded leaves! I did find that summer cuttings in water saturated peat compost produced the best result. I have lots of mums and live in central South Carolina.
How far back should I cut the mums post-bloom? Can I expect a second bloom in months? Thank you very much. I planted chrysanthemums last year, cut them back when they died off and now, in February, they are starting to grow again. Should I cut them back? What should I do. I live in north Georgia. Thanks for your reply! It is very helpful!
Any suggestions for medicinal herbs? Vivian, what a great idea! Chrysanthemum tea is made from different varieties of yellow and white mums that are native to China, including Chrysanthemum indicum , Chrysanthemum morifolium , and.
I like chrysanthemums also and told my hubby that if we plant mums then we can have chrysanthemum tea anytime we want. My question is, is there a specific variety that we can make tea with or can ALL mums be used for chrysanthemum tea? Regards from Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia! My chrysanthimums are in pots and came back up from last year. How much should I take out they have grown double in size and should I cut them back for winter? I live in a suburb of Seattle, so winter is not severe, but does get down to freezing sometimes?
How do I determine if they are worth pruning now. Is it likely that they can begin to grown new plants and flower for the late summer. Would I be wiser just to get new plants now? My chrysanthemums are being attacked by a reddish brown beetle which buries itself in the soil until after dark, and then proceeds to devour the foliage. What can I do? Are they eating your plants? My chrysanthemum plants have small black beetles nesting within leaves at the top of the plants.
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Dividing and Transplanting Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums should be divided every three to five years to avoid overcrowding and promote maximum flowering. They should be divided in the spring when new growth appears. Dig entire clumps and separate the plants with a sharp, clean knife or spade. Remove all dead and diseased plant parts. Replant the divisions as soon as possible in a loose, well drained, rich organic soil. Chrysanthemums should periodically be moved to a new location, but if this is not feasible, the soil should be sterilized chemically to reduce danger of disease and insect problems.
Young divisions will grow much faster and provide a better plant than crowded old clumps.
When the new shoots are inches tall in early spring, dig up your old clumps and carefully pull them apart. Propagating Chrysanthemums and Growing Them from Seed Remove the lower half of the leaves from a inch healthy, fresh cutting using a sharp clean knife! Insert the cutting about one inch deep into sterile moist sand, vermiculite or sphagnum moss.
Create a mini-greenhouse over the container with poly film over a wire frame and place it in a bright spot NOT full sun until the roots form. Chrysanthemum seeds should be sown into the prepared soil where they are to bloom at least 2 months prior to the first frost. Place the cutting in water in a bright location until roots form. Then, plant the cutting in soil when the roots are at least inches long.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Yes, chrysanthemums are perennials if they're planted under the right conditions in the proper climate. Chrysanthemums like full sun. Plant them in an area that gets hours of sun per day for best results. They are better suited for outdoor growth, as they require full sun and a period of dormancy in the winter. Flowering potted chrysanthemums can likely survive indoors for a few weeks. Make sure they are frequented by bees. Then let them dry for the seeds to mature.
More success stories All success stories Hide success stories. Yes, take a inch cutting from a nonflowering plant. What can I do? Someone mentioned that deer eat mums, and we have lots of deer. While mums will grow well in most parts of your garden, they prefer full to partial sun and good, well drained soil.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4. In general, mums are perennials that profusely flower in late summer to fall. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Do I pinch top of chrysanthemums now for spray ones if they are eight inches high? Answer this question Flag as I have never had any luck with chrysanthemums seeds, they appear but die back, what can be the problem? What is the stratification process for mum seeds? Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Already answered Not a question Bad question Other.
By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Tips Keep your mums healthy and beautiful by removing all dead and diseased plant parts throughout the season. Plant chrysanthemums in the early spring or after the danger of freezing weather has passed. Allow enough time for their leaves to dry before nightfall. Avoid planting mums near large trees or invasive roots. In early spring, simply dig up the plant and separate the roots with a sharp spade. Article Summary X To grow chrysanthemums, start by filling a seed tray with potting soil and placing 3 seeds into each cell.
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