5/28/2023 0 Comments Last wood krysanthemum![]() ![]() This is usually indicated on the plant label.Ĭhrysanthemums actually like to be divided – the new clumps grow better than old, crowded ones. Some chrysanthemum hybrids are patented and cannot be propagated without permission. Propagating ChrysanthemumsĬhrysanthemums can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or plant division. You don’t have to cut them back, though, and in fact the branches often help hold mulch in place.Ĭhrysanthemums are spectacular both up close and in multicolored groupings. Prune back about a third to half the stems when you plant, and it’s likely to bloom again in fall.Īfter blooming, some gardeners cut mums back to about 4” tall and cover with a light, airy mulch, straw, or evergreen boughs. Spring-planted mums may have been forced to bloom in the greenhouse. Last pinching should be about 100 days before desired bloom time. Some gardeners pinch back every few weeks until July to encourage heavy fall blooming. When plants are six inches tall, pinch off the tips to encourage bushiness and more blooms. “Pelee” mimics the colors of autumn on single daisy-shaped blooms. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.įor larger varieties, install support structures such as stakes or garden fencing, and try not to walk in mum beds to avoid compacting the soil. Plant the mums at exactly the same depth they were in the pot – avoid water collection around the stems. Choose bushy plants with plenty of leafy stems branching out at the base.ĭig a hole at least twice the size of the root ball, and incorporate organic matter such as compost or peat to help with drainage. They can really be planted any time, though, as long as the roots have at least 6 weeks to become established before extremes of either hot or freezing weather.Ĭhrysanthemums are available at garden centers in up to gallon-sized containers. Ideally, chrysanthemums should be planted in the early spring after the danger of freezing weather has passed. “Barbara” is a midseason bloomer with small pompon blooms. Below are the logs and some examples of it dry and turned.Fertilization: Chrysanthemums are pretty tough and can thrive on their own, but they benefit from light and frequent feeding with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Shipping your side would be to my relatives in CO., not out of the country. I am not sure the legality of shipping wood with bark on it to the States, so it may need to be cut into a blank prior to shipping. I can get more smaller diameter logs as well. I've got 3 logs right now that are around 50cmX8cm. Just thought this would be a good opportunity for some of you guys to try something new. I understand most turners are looking for exactly the opposite in wood and I normally source bow wood locally or from known suppliers of staves. I need to mention, bow quality wood is totally straight grained and free of defects or twist or it doesn't work. ![]() 4x4x90cm blank of straight-grained and clean wood of any of the following species: Apple, crabapple, plum, service/saskatoon wood, yew (thin ringed), osage, ebony or african blackwood, lignum vitae, katalox, black palm, camatillo, bocote, chechen or mesquite. I'm a bowyer and would like to trade for some bow quality wood. ![]() They need to dry some more I found out after cutting the ends off today. At any rate, it is a slow grower and it is rare to find anything of size like this. ![]() The name in Chinese is Chrysanthemum, but I can't determine the actual plant. To my knowledge, this isn't actually the flower, but the characteristics of this vines grain makes it look like the flower. I've got these x-large chrysanthemum logs that were cut two months ago. ![]()
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