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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 22, 2011
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    They likely will not produce large blooms this year. The reason is that they used alot of energy to survive the winter. This means that they do not have as much energy to create their flowers, which results in smaller flowers. Because it is not in its ideal environment, it will likely never have flowers as big as it did when you first bought it.

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    Heather on
    September 17, 2011
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    Yes, there are several places online where you can buy seeds. Be aware though that plants grown from seed may take longer to bloom than those grown from cuttings.

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    Nikki on
    September 27, 2011
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    This article will help you with understanding more about pinching plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm

    Garden mums are not as hardy as nurseries would like people to believe. They have a hard time surviving the winter and you can expect about a 50/50 chance of them surviving regardless of what you do. You trimmed them correctly. It was the winter cold that killed them.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 3, 2011
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    Usually, these plants are cut back in the fall following a few frosts. Stems of mums are pruned back to 3-4 inches above the ground. New growth appears from this in spring. If you are not able to cut the plant back in fall, you can do so in spring if there is still old, dead growth present. I would not trim off the new green growth.

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    Nikki on
    November 13, 2011
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    If they are in pots, place them in a cool, dark place. Water them about once a month until spring. In early spring, resume normal watering and bring them out when the last frost has past. For those outdoors (in ground), trim to ground and mulch well. This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm

    In case you're uncertain about their survival, you can also take cuttings from them. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/mum-propagation.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 27, 2011
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    It may be better to grow additional plants from division or cuttings rather than the seeds. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/mum-propagation.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 12, 2012
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    You can pinch back nearly any type of plant such as annual flowers, vegetables, herbs and late-blooming perennials. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm

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