Chrysanthemums are hardy plants that respond well to pruning and can be grown in borders and containers. They bloom from September to November and require sun and fertile, well-drained soil. To prepare for winter, it is important to cut back chrysanthemums after they have finished blooming in the fall. This can be done by waiting until after the first frost so that the foliage begins to die back naturally on. In sheltered gardens, half-hardy, early-flowering chrysanthemums can be cut back to the ground in autumn and left to overwinter in the garden.
To create bushier, compact, and more floriferous plants, pinch or cut back the plant when they are about 4-6 inches high from the ground. Trimming mums back helps to create plants that are bushier, compact, and even more floriferous. Once flowering is over in late autumn, cut the whole plant down to 20cm (8in) tall. In sheltered gardens, half-hardy, early-flowering chrysanthemums can be cut back to the ground in autumn and left to overwinter in the garden.
When cutting back chrysanthemums, use sharp pruning shears to avoid crushing or tearing the stems and sterilize your pruning shears between cuts. If you choose not to prune, you might only get a short bloom period in summer, and trimming mums back can help create plants that are bushier, compact, and even more floriferous.
In summary, chrysanthemums are hardy plants that respond well to pruning and can be grown in borders and containers. To ensure the best results, it is essential to pinch or cut back the plant at the right times to achieve the most beautiful and bushy plants.
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