Chrysanthemum ‘Mocha’
Description
The long, wiry stems on this towering variety produce sprays of rosy raspberry buds that open to reveal large, warm pinky-brown flowers. The curled-back, quilled petals have a rusty cast to them and flowers have a relaxed habit, making them appear droopy. With their unique color and texture, these spider-shaped blooms are perfect for flower arranging.
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
The long, wiry stems on this towering variety produce sprays of rosy raspberry buds that open to reveal large, warm pinky-brown flowers. The curled-back, quilled petals have a rusty cast to them and flowers have a relaxed habit, making them appear droopy. With their unique color and texture, these spider-shaped blooms are perfect for flower arranging.
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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