Chrysanthemum ‘Suntaste Nutmeg’
Description
The heavily branching stems of this early bloomer are topped with thick sprays of petite tufted flowers. Striking dark cranberry centers are encircled by pale lavender-blush outer petals, making for a lovely contrast. Plants are dense, bushy, and compact, with a stocky growth habit, so they don’t need much staking. This extremely unique variety would be a wonderful choice for floral design and cut flower production.
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 heavily branching stems of this early bloomer are topped with thick sprays of petite tufted flowers. Striking dark cranberry centers are encircled by pale lavender-blush outer petals, making for a lovely contrast. Plants are dense, bushy, and compact, with a stocky growth habit, so they don’t need much staking. This extremely unique variety would be a wonderful choice for floral design and cut flower production.
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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