Designer Tips for Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are a versatile and beautiful flower that can be used in a variety of ways in landscape design. They come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes, so there is a chrysanthemum perfect for any style of garden.

Here are a few tips from Watters Garden Center on how to use chrysanthemums in your landscape:

• Plant chrysanthemums in full sun or partial shade. Chrysanthemums prefer well-drained soil. If your soil is heavy clay, you may want to amend it with compost or sand before planting.
• Water chrysanthemums regularly but be careful not to overwater them. Chrysanthemums do not like to sit in water, so it is important to let the soil dry out slightly between waterings.
• Fertilize chrysanthemums every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer, such as Watters Flower Power. This will help your chrysanthemums produce more flowers.
• Deadhead chrysanthemums regularly to encourage new growth and flowering. To deadhead a chrysanthemum, simply remove the spent flower heads from the plant.

Here are a few specific ideas for how to use chrysanthemums in your landscape:

• Plant chrysanthemums directly in containers you bought them in.  This is a great option if you have a small garden, if you want to be able to move your chrysanthemums around to different locations, or if you want to treat them as an annual and pop them out after the fall season ends and plant winter flowers, such as pansies, in their place.

• Use chrysanthemums to attract butterflies and bees. Chrysanthemums are a great way to attract pollinators to your garden.
• Use chrysanthemums to create a festive fall display. Chrysanthemums can be used to create a variety of festive fall displays. For example, you can plant them in pumpkins or gourds, or you can use them to create a fall wreath or centerpiece.

No matter how you choose to use them, chrysanthemums are a beautiful and versatile flower that is sure to add interest and appeal to your landscape.