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27.02.2024 - 16:01 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Fertilize Chrysanthemums for a Bountiful Display
Chrysanthemums are pretty much effortless to grow.
After coddling my fussy old world roses all summer, I’m more than ready for the easy-going late-season color that these reliable beauties provide. As the summer heat starts to fade, they’re just getting started.
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Whether you’re growing your mums as perennials or annuals, they generally need very little input from you to thrive.
A little feeding, a bit of deadheading (optional, of course), and you’re usually good to go. Just sit back and sip your pumpkin spice latte as you watch the show.
Having said that, if you go the extra mile to fertilize these plants carefully, you’ll likely see a bigger, more beautiful display than you would have otherwise.
If you need a refresher on how to grow and care for mums, check out our guide.
Coming right up, we’re going to go over all the different options for when and how to fertilize your chrysanthemums to foster the biggest, best floral display.
It’s all about understanding what nutrients your plants need, and when they need them. Here’s what we’ll chat about:
When and how to fertilize depends entirely on when you planted your chrysanthemums and how long you plan to keep them around.
Seedlings need different fertilizer treatment than well-established plants. We’re about to break it all down.
Mums Started from SeedIf you have started your hardy mums from seed, once the seedlings have three or more true leaves, it’s time to act. At this stage you can use well-rotted compost or an all-purpose, mild fertilizer.
If you’re using compost, sprinkle a half-inch deep layer
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