Chrysanthemums are, without a doubt, the stars of autumn. We see them almost on every street corner, sold at all flower shops. But how many of you haven't faced the following problem: shortly after purchasing them, they begin to wilt and then nothing remains of the original flower?
We turned to our specialist, landscape architect Alexandra Silaghi, for some information on how we can care for chrysanthemums in pots to extend their lifespan.
What should we know about potted chrysanthemums sold during this period?
Although they have a beautiful color and through their appearance they provide a pleasant image, very often when you buy them and take them home, potted chrysanthemums wilt and die. To keep them in bloom for as long as possible, we need to follow a few simple rules: keeping them in the brightest places possible, but cool (where the temperature is below 20 degrees).
Good to know: lower temperatures (but not below 5 degrees!), increase the flowering period of the plant up to 10 weeks. It is also very important not to overwater them and not to let water stagnate in the saucer under the pot.
Can these chrysanthemums be transplanted into the ground, in the garden?
To make sure they don't wilt due to low temperatures and winter frosts, we can bring the chrysanthemums indoors, to a cool place, and water them much less often. We will notice that at some point they will disappear completely from the surface of the soil, but this is not a cause for concern.
In the spring, if the plant has been cared for and stored properly, it will sprout again, resuming its life cycle. Then, if we want to multiply them, we can apply the division method, planting them later in pots or directly in the garden.
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