My new chrysanthemums

My order of rooted Chrysanthemum cuttings arrived today .

I have 2 collections .

Collection 1 ..12 Early flowering varieties (Outdoor)

Collection 2...12 Late flowering varieties (Indoor)

Pottted them all into 3.5in pots to grow on in the greenhouse .

Will plant out the Early flowering ones after risk of frosts ..The Late flowered will end up in 9in pots standing outside till the autumn then will bring them into the greenhouse (no heat needed).

Does anyone else grow chrysanthemums ?

Dave

 

Not so sure I would grow them as a border plant ,maybe get away with the spray varieties.
Maybe some other members already do so ?
I am growing for cut flowers this time ,I will disbud them and get larger single stemmed flowers .
I used to exhibit at one time .




Here's three I'll be growing, I'll probably grow 3or 4 stems per plant and as I mentioned disbud them to produce the single flower per stem .

Dave

 

Do you show them Dave?

 

I used to show them many years ago (20/25 yrs)..Then lack of time stopped me .. I thought I would rekindle the hobby ..Not sure if I will start showing again ..Of course most of the current show varieties have changed...

Dave

 

Wish I had the time to show again, so much fun as long as you don`t take it too seriously.

 

I've shown many plants over the years and really enjoyed it . I have never taken it to serious just enjoyed meeting other growers .It can overtake your life ..
However a definite thrill if you win ..

Dave .

 

It certainly is a thrill, especially if you`ve beaten one of those who really take it seriously. I showed veg mainly, but did have a dabble with pompon Dahlias.

 

I know the feeling
I have got a few Dahlias this year also ..My father was a serious Dahlia grower.. Poms ..and Giant Decs
I've never grown vegetables before but have recently aquired my allotment so having a try this year . No plans to try showing them though

Dave

 

I have never been beaten in the long carrots or parsnips classes, if you want tips, let me know.:D