Black Leaves On Lower Branches Of Chrysanthemums

Question

I am dividing my chrysanthemums and on all of them the lower leaves are black and narly.

Answer 1

It sounds like an infection! This can happen when conditions are too wet for the plant, and just right for infections.

At this point, I would treat with a fungicide before replanting.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

This article will help you with the care of the plant:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm