Flowering autumn ornament - planting chrysanthemums

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• Flowering autumn ornament - planting chrysanthemums
• Which location do chrysanthemums prefer?
  
• On which soil do chrysanthemums thrive especially well?
  
• Which planting distance should be kept for chrysanthemums?
  
• When should chrysanthemums be planted?
  
• How are chrysanthemums planted?
  
• How can chrysanthemums be propagated?
  
• When do chrysanthemums bloom?
  
• Tips & Tricks

Chrysanthemums are planted in spring or early summer

Flowering autumn ornament - planting chrysanthemums

In their Chinese homeland chrysanthemums are a symbol of luck and prosperity. This is a good reason to plant the magnificent perennial in the home garden. Another is that chrysanthemums only bloom when other flowers have long since withered.

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Which location do chrysanthemums prefer?

Basically, almost all chrysanthemums like the sun, but full sun locations - especially those with direct midday sun - should be avoided. It is best to use a light and protected cookie that will not get too hot - chrysanthemums can not stand temperatures above 25 ° C.

On which soil do chrysanthemums thrive especially well?

Chrysanthemums prefer a loose, moist and nutrient-rich garden soil, which is at best prepared with plenty of compost, some lime and horn shavings before planting.

Which planting distance should be kept for chrysanthemums?

The ideal planting distance depends on the specific Chrysanthemum variety, as some of these plants remain quite small, while others can grow up to one or even one and a half meters high. Usually, a distance between 50 and 75 centimeters is recommended.

When should chrysanthemums be planted?

Chrysanthemums are best planted in the spring or early summer. Chrysanthemums bought in the fall leave the pot in the winter and do not put them in the garden until the following spring.

How are chrysanthemums planted?

The planting hole is about twice as large as the root ball of the plant. Mix the excavation with compost and, for better conductivity, with a little sand. In addition, the root ball should be thoroughly watered before planting, for example by placing it in a bucket of water for a few minutes. Chrysanthemums should never be planted deeper than they used to be in the pot.

How can chrysanthemums be propagated?

Chrysanthemums can best be propagated via head cuttings. Older plants are usually easy to share. Unless you remove faded inflorescences, seeds also ripen. Propagation via seeds also works well with chrysanthemums.

When do chrysanthemums bloom?

Most chrysanthemums are autumn flowering and develop flower buds only when day and night are about the same length. This is usually the case around the 21st of September. The actual flowering does not appear until four to six weeks later and can last until November. However, some species bloom much earlier.

Tips & Tricks

With a few tricks, you can make chrysanthemums bloom sooner. All you have to do is pretend to the plant that the days are getting shorter. This can be done by covering it by the hour with foil or a bucket.