Chrysanthemum coccineum, 'Robinson's Giant Flowered' Mixed

Germination

Sow indoors. Sow 2mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Propagate 18-21°C. Germination takes 10-18 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 45cm spacing. Can be sown directly from April into well prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing

Pinch out growing tips and first set of leaves in May to create a bushier plant. Water well until established. Requires little attention.

Cultivation

Deadhead to prolong flowering window.