As we continue to take a closer look at the various varieties of florist mum that we grew in the garden this year, I couldn't exclude the 'Kokka Bunmi' chrysanthemum. This one is truly unique, and the flower shape is definitely something that I have never seen. The outer petals begin to unfurl first, followed…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Kokka Bunmi’ Chrysanthemum: A Very Unique Bloom
'Sunspot' chrysanthemum was listed on the King's Mums website as a late blooming anemone type. Like many of the anemone types, it could be grown as a spray. Plants were supposed to have a golden center surrounded by bright red petals. Mine didn't exactly do that... Though the plants did grow very well and produce…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Sunspot’ Chrysanthemum: Disappointment or Not?
If you checked out the last post about the 'Alexis' chrysanthemum, then it is highly likely that you'll recognize the form of today's flower. 'Apricot Alexis' chrysanthemum is yet another absolutely stunning variety of florist mum that I purchased from King's Mums this growing season. I can't wait to show you more photos of this…
The 'Alexis' chrysanthemum is easily one of my absolute favorite florist mums from the garden this year. So much so, that I'm really surprised that I hadn't seen anyone else online singing its praise as a cut flower. The original King's Mums listing online says that the color is pink. After growing my own, I'm…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Alexis’ Chrysanthemum: Is It Really Pink??
As our posts about the florist mums start coming to a close, I wanted to share some photos of the 'Miss Goldie' chrysanthemum. This bright, golden mum is undoubtedly the perfect addition to the fall garden. Even though I didn't have any sunflowers blooming this season, I couldn't help but day dream how beautiful they…
Continue reading ➞ Miss Goldie Chrysanthemums for Golden Fall Color in the Cut Flower Garden
Though I chose to grow several larger varieties of florist mum this year, I also picked several smaller types that are best suited to growth as sprays. 'Shock' chrysanthemums were one of these spray varieties. I was initially drawn to this choice because of the bright pink/purple photo on the King's Mums website. Imagine my…
Continue reading ➞ Growing ‘Shock’ Chrysanthemum for Shockingly Beautiful Blooms!
The process of learning to grow florist chrysanthemums has been really difficult. Even though I'm limited on space, I always find a small corner of the garden to tuck away new plants. Unfortunately, this makes things a little more difficult to care for. When it comes to plants like chrysanthemums for cut flowers, they definitely…
Continue reading ➞ ‘River City’ Chrysanthemum is Filled with Unexpected Beauty
This year, I grew several varieties of reflex type chrysanthemums. With proper deadheading, growers can produce flowers which are truly magnificent. Since I grow for use as cut flowers, it is actually quite seldom that I do much more than pinch at the beginning of the growing season. Fortunately, many of these flowers respond well…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Paint Box’ Chrysanthemums: The Perfect Fall Color Cut Flower
When I first saw the Seaton's J'Adore chrysanthemum on the King's Mums website, I knew that it would be a perfect match. For whatever reason, I just can't get enough of those soft pink colors in the garden - even in the fall. Even though I know I should be focused on darker colors, I…
Continue reading ➞ Seaton’s J’Adore Chrysanthemum: A Classic Beauty
In growing my own chrysanthemums, I knew that there would be a lot to learn. For example, people who grow mums for exhibition are absolutely amazing at nurturing the most incredible flowers. Even though I purchased several large reflex type chrysanthemums, they definitely wouldn't reach their full potential without proper pinching and disbudding. Knowing my…
Continue reading ➞ Joyce Fountain Chrysanthemum: Are You Sure???
