Originating from eastern Asia, the common chrysanthemum has been cultivated for centuries, and there are thousands of varieties available in a wide array of colours and floral forms. The garden mum is a long-time favourite for summer gardens, with its long-lasting, showy blossoms held above mounds of lustrous foliage.
Potted chrysanthemums are available all year round and they can be planted in the garden when flowering is over. This is a better long-term solution than trying to make these forced specimens last a second flowering period.
Care Instructions
- Place in a high light area with no direct midday sun.
- In summer the plant needs to be kept thoroughly moist, which may mean watering it frequently. In winter, keep the compost moist.
- Feed with fertiliser each fortnight while the plant is in flower.
– Origin
Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.
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