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Dendranthema (Chrysanthemums)
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Posted by madame_alfred WA Aust (My Page) on Thu, Apr 7, 05 at 9:07
| I have been trying to get hold of those lime green chrysanthemums to grow in Perth. The florist tells me they are dendranthema and come in green colours named "Kermit", 'Green Bird", 'Revert' and possibly another.
I am unable to lay my hands on seeds anywhere so wondered if anyone thinks it might be successful to strike cuttings from flowers now (whilst in shops) and what is the best way of attempting this please.
Thank you Rose
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RE: Dendranthema (Chrysanthemums)
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Rose,
Anything is worth a try I reckon. You will have to find little shoots on the sides of the stems for success. I doubt that the actual flower stem would take....but who knows; it won't cost more to stick a few of them in as well. Just make sure you remove any buds and flowers and remove the lower leaves then pop them in some propagating mix. You can dip them in a little rooting hormone if you wish.
You can make a little greenhouse with a clear plastic bag with sticks to hold it up or half a large soft drink bottle.
Good luck
Dee. |
RE: Dendranthema (Chrysanthemums)
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| Rose, My parents used to grow and sell chryssie's. I recall getting the tips and propogating them however never the main flower stem. If you have any sideshoots they should be ok. They were soft tip cuttings we used. As Dee says just take a cutting but it only needs to be about 10cm long at the most. Remove all lower leaves (leave hardly any on just the stem is enough) and pop them in mix. We used a mix that was mostly very small pebbles and sand about 4-5cm deep so the water drained through and they all struck easily in glasshouses... Goodluck Garry |
RE: Dendranthema (Chrysanthemums)
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Thanks Dee and Garry
Very helpful indeed. I always find cuttings such a hit and miss affair but sounds promising. Will let you know in a few months how things go.
How damp should I keep soil please as looking back on my cutting strike rates I think water is the problem. I never seem to know how much water is too little or too much...
Thanks again
Rose |
RE: Dendranthema (Chrysanthemums)
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A lot of people find it easier to use a fine spray bottle for watering seeds or small cuttings...keep it just moist, not wet.
Good luck, Dee. |
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