Chrysanthemum ‘Gum Drop’
Description
Flowers are borne in small, dense sprays that ride above a thick canopy of dark green foliage. As the golden buds open, a double layer of snow-white petals appears, encircling the domed, tufted middle. They look surprisingly similar to Shasta daisies. Plants are quite compact and don’t require staking.
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
Flowers are borne in small, dense sprays that ride above a thick canopy of dark green foliage. As the golden buds open, a double layer of snow-white petals appears, encircling the domed, tufted middle. They look surprisingly similar to Shasta daisies. Plants are quite compact and don’t require staking.
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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