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- Q.Annual Mum - I planted a mum in my flower bed this summer after planting it I see the tag said it was ...
- Q.What Is This? - Just blooming for first time now! Is it a genuine winter bloomer? Do I leave it to the frosts?
- Q.Types Of These Flower - What the type of these flowers??
- Q.Mums Have Stopped Blooming. How Do I Preserve Them For Next Year. - Mums are head-drooping. No new blooms.
- Q.Why My Young Chrysanthemums Whither? - In additional to play with wet-dry soil can I use something else to help my chrysanthemum? Can I use Neem ...
- Q.Get Chrysanthemum Starts - Where can I get chrysanthemum starts at this time of the year? I've been to five stores and none of ...
- Q.Do Chrysanthamums Really Keep Mosquitos And Insects Away And If So What Does It Keep Away - do they have bulbs that have to be dug up in winter or do they come back in bloom when ...
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Anonymous on
October 28, 2020Q.annual mum
I planted a mum in my flower bed this summer after planting it I see the tag said it was hardy to 32 degree should I dig it up I am in zone 5b can I put mulch around it an cover it will it be ok to leave it in the ground this winter?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Has it bloomed? If the tag says it's only hardy to 32 degrees, I wouldn't expect it to return next year, even with mulch. If it has already bloomed and you've enjoyed it, you could try to winterize it, but don't be disheartened if it doesn't return. Even the ones that are hardy often don't return. (If you want to keep it, you can bring it inside for the winter or in the garage, above 32 degrees F, and water occasionally.)
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm
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- Asked by
Winterbloomer on
November 8, 2020
Uk. DN22Q.What Is This?
Just blooming for first time now! Is it a genuine winter bloomer? Do I leave it to the frosts?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is a beautiful garden chrysanthemum. They are fall perennials and withstand a few light frosts.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
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alfatih1997m on
December 14, 2020Q.Types Of These Flower
What the type of these flowers??
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That appears to be one of many Chrysanthemum- Probably Chrysanthemum indicum.
Here are a couple of articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/annual-vs-perennial-mums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
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Ruth Baranowski on
December 15, 2020
30044Q.Mums Have Stopped Blooming. How Do I Preserve Them For Next Year.
Mums are head-drooping. No new blooms.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the species. Most are annual, and will die off after flowering for the year. If you do have a perennial type, then pruning and feeding may be in order. This article will offer more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/chrysanthemum-lifespan.htm
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alphasat on
March 12, 2021
Copiague, NY 11726Q.Why My Young Chrysanthemums Whither?
In additional to play with wet-dry soil can I use something else to help my chrysanthemum? Can I use Neem Oil on foliage?, or Trichoderma for soil?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue. The correct actions to take will depend on what is causing the wilting. If this is fungal, or bacterial, in nature then fungicides will be the option. If this is from over, or underwatering, then correcting watering habits will be necessary.
Since most of the Trichoderma species found in soil are, also, found in ambient air, chances are that it is already present in the soil. Adding any more will only be beneficial to an otherwise healthy plant.
In the meantime, here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
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Anonymous on
May 19, 2021Q.Get Chrysanthemum Starts
Where can I get chrysanthemum starts at this time of the year? I've been to five stores and none of them carry them. I'd prefer organic. Thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would check with online nurseries. Also check with friends or neighbors who have mums and might let you take cuttings.
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Anonymous on
July 23, 2021Q.Do Chrysanthamums Really Keep Mosquitos And Insects Away And If So What Does It Keep Away
do they have bulbs that have to be dug up in winter or do they come back in bloom when spring
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Partly. Pyrethrins in the Chrysanthemum are a spot killer. They don't do much once dry, though, except for pests that ingest it.
Here is an article to help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/chrysanthemum-pest-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-repelling-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
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