This Is The Second Year I’ve Had Chrysanthemums, And Like Last Year, They Are Full Of Buds Ready To Bloom Any Day Now. It’s

Question

supposed to freeze this weekend (like last year). Again, no blooms. So disappointed. What am I doing wrong? I’m considering just pulling these up and planting something else.

Answer 1

The first things that I could recommend checking will be soil pH and nutrient content. There could be a lack of phosphorus and potassium, or too much nitrogen in the soil to promote flowering.

Once you can rule those factors out, then you can begin to diagnose other issues.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

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