Chrysanthemums
Sun-loving Chrysanthemums have been garden favorites for centuries. They bloom in summer and fall in all
colors except blue, and flowers range from the immense, showy Florists’ Chrysanthemum to button-sized. The foliage has divided leaves with a strong scent. Use in borders or containers for cut flowers. The common name ‘Daisy’ usually refers to some kind of Chrysanthemum and “mums” to the fall-blooming hybrids sold in florists'
shops. There are many other types as well including annuals, perennials and subshrubs. Some of these aren’t called Chrysanthemums because the genus has been divided and renamed, so ask one of our staff members at Maas nursery.
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Chrysanthemum frutescens |
Shallow-rooted, need moist soil and regular fertilizing. Pinch tips until mid-summer or when flowering begins. Divide plants in spring, discarding the “woody” parts. Cut back regularly to promote bloom. Leafminer causes unsightly squiggly lines on older leaves. |
