Plant Specifications

Chrysanthemum Plant Care

Chrysanthemum plant is a sun-loving plant. Although they technically require only 6 hours of sunlight each day, the more light they receive, the better their growth, bloom and hardiness. In addition light shade in hot, summer afternoons is appropriate in warmer gardening zones to prevent scorching.

Light Requirement

• Chrysanthemums are sun-loving plants.
• Although they technically require only 6 hours of sunlight each day, the more light they receive, the better it is.
• Slight shade in hot, summer afternoons is appropriate in warmer gardening zones to prevent scorching.
• Furthermore they bloom due to their photoperiodic nature.
• When the plant senses a change in the length of darkness, it begins to set buds..

Soil

• Chrysanthemum plant can survive in moist soils, but they thrive in well-draining soil with consistent moisture.
• Moreover growing mums in hard, dry soil prevents the roots from becoming well established.
• To create a good soil for your mums, work your soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches..
• When you open your hand, the soil shouldn’t clump or quickly fall apart. It should simply crumble.

Watering

• Mums require even moisture for the best growth.
• Consistent watering throughout the spring, summer and fall is essential.
• Moreover once the ground is frozen in the winter, watering can be suspended until spring warms the soil.
• This prevents moisture from becoming trapped in the thick foliage Soaker houses and can provide even and consistent moisture directly to the ground.

Application of Fertilizer

• All plants require nutrients. Fertilizing your mums gives them an added boost of essential nutrients for the best growth.
• The primary growth of chrysanthemum plant varieties takes place in spring and early summer.
• Also consistent applications of quality fertilizers will help your mums grow larger and produce more blooms.
• Lastly choose a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer for monthly application from early spring through July.

Re-potting