How to Care for Your Chrysanthemum Cuttings

There’s nothing quite like growing chrysanthemums — those lush, colourful blooms that bring beauty and joy to any garden. If you’ve just received your chrysanthemum cuttings from Pure Maiden Farm, congratulations! You’re about to start one of the most rewarding parts of the growing journey.

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help your new cuttings settle in and thrive.

White decorative chrysanthemum (Silent) in full bloom

1. Unpack Your Cuttings Gently

When your box arrives, open it right away. Remove the cuttings carefully and inspect them — they should look fresh, green, and slightly moist. Don’t worry if a few leaves look a little tired from travel; they’ll perk up once potted.

2. Potting Your Cuttings

Keep your cuttings in these small pots until you see roots growing out from the bottom — that’s your sign they’re ready for more space. Once you notice this, carefully pot them up into a larger pot (around 10–15 cm) filled with fresh, well-draining mix. This gives the young plants room to grow stronger before planting out into the garden.

3. Pinching for Bushier Growth

When your cuttings are around 10–15 cm tall, pinch off the growing tip. This encourages more side shoots and creates a full, bushy plant — perfect for cut flower production or garden display. You can also take a cutting from the tip that you pinched.

4. Transplanting to the Garden

Once all frost risk has passed and roots fill the pot, your plants are ready for the garden.Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost and a little slow-release fertiliser before planting. Water in well and mulch to keep roots cool.

5. Ongoing Care

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.

• Feed: Apply liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks for strong stems and big blooms.

• Support: As plants grow, use stakes or netting to keep them upright.

• Pests: Watch for aphids and any signs of pest damage — a quick spray of eco-oil or neem helps.

What to do with chrysanthemums when they finish flowering?

Once your chrysanthemums have finished flowering, there are several ways to care for them to ensure they remain healthy and ready for the next season:

• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers by cutting them off just above the first set of healthy leaves. This encourages the plant to focus energy on root and foliage growth.

• Cutting back: After flowering, prune the plants back by about one-third to promote new growth and maintain shape.

• Feeding: Apply a light dose of fertiliser to replenish nutrients used during blooming.

• Overwintering: In colder regions, mulch around the base of the plants to protect roots from frost. Alternatively, dig up potted chrysanthemums and store them in a cool, frost-free place.

• Propagation: Use cuttings taken after flowering to propagate new plants for the next season.

  
  

These steps help extend the life of your chrysanthemums and prepare them for a healthy return next year.

Our second Chrysanthemum Cuttings Sale is now live, and all cuttings are ready to ship. If you missed out on the first round or want to add more varieties to your collection, now’s your chance.

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