Category Archives: Cultural Notes

Prepare your stools for Next year’s cuttings: – Keep the stools outside, protected from cold, wind, rain and slugs. It is important for the plant to chill and remain dry and dormant until 2-4 weeks prior to taking cuttings. This chilling … Continue reading →

Now that the bloom season is behind us it’s time to start taking care of our stock for next year’s cuttings. Once your mums have finished flowering, cut them back leaving a stem that is short (1”-3”). Remove all laterals … Continue reading →

This month the focus is on finishing the blooms, preparing them for transport to the show and the grooming and presentation of the blooms for the show. 1. Care and feeding, -Tie cedar support stakes under the blooms to keep … Continue reading →