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Chrysanthemum

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Luckygirl Sun 09-Sept-18 15:58:59

Someone has kindly given me a huge chrysanthemum in a pot for my birthday. I am not sure what to do with it - do I keep it in its pot? Should I plant it in the garden? Will it survive the winter either indoors or out? It is huge! Help!

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merlotgran Sun 09-Sept-18 16:20:34

What type of pot has it come in and are there any instructions on the label? It should be fine outside. I always plant cryanths outside once they have finished flowering. Most survive.

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BBbevan Mon 10-Sept-18 13:14:45

So do I. They seem quite happy outside and usually flower again the next year.

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Luckygirl Mon 10-Sept-18 13:18:22

Thanks for your help. There is no label on the pot or any instructions. But it is very big and a mass of pink flowers. I think I might leave it its pot, as it is doing so well there,and then plant it out and take a chance for next year when the flowers start to drop off.

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merlotgran Mon 10-Sept-18 16:42:55

Yes. Wait until it has finished flowering, cut it back and plant it outside. It will probably reward you next year.

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Luckygirl Mon 10-Sept-18 17:18:34

Will do! smile

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