Chrysanthemum ‘First Light’
Description
These petite plants produce sprays of the prettiest lilac tufted blooms that are perfect for arranging with. The outer ring of petals is almost the same shade of purple as the fuzzy, domed center, and the flower form and coloring are reminiscent of gerbera daisies. This variety is a slightly lighter version of ‘Purple Light’. Plants are not very bushy or vigorous and max out at around 2 ft tall.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual stems when the flowers are one-half to two-thirds open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Chrysanthemums are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this and extend their vase life, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of more than 2 weeks with floral preservative.
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Description
These petite plants produce sprays of the prettiest lilac tufted blooms that are perfect for arranging with. The outer ring of petals is almost the same shade of purple as the fuzzy, domed center, and the flower form and coloring are reminiscent of gerbera daisies. This variety is a slightly lighter version of ‘Purple Light’. Plants are not very bushy or vigorous and max out at around 2 ft tall.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual stems when the flowers are one-half to two-thirds open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Chrysanthemums are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this and extend their vase life, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of more than 2 weeks with floral preservative.
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How to Grow
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