Chrysanthemum ‘Shock’
Description
These 3½- to 4-ft-tall plants produce sprays of rich merlot anemone-shaped blooms on long, slender, sturdy stems. The outer petals perfectly match the pouffy centers, giving them a striking, moody quality. The petite flowers are a great size for incorporating into arrangements and are also suitable for straight bunches.
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 3½- to 4-ft-tall plants produce sprays of rich merlot anemone-shaped blooms on long, slender, sturdy stems. The outer petals perfectly match the pouffy centers, giving them a striking, moody quality. The petite flowers are a great size for incorporating into arrangements and are also suitable for straight bunches.
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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