Chrysanthemum Sussex White 7cm

Sussex White is a reflex decorative Chrysanthemum with blooms approx 10-12 cm in diameter in pure white which open with a unique and beautiful spiral petal formation.

Flowering in Autumn under shortening day length. Long vase life.

Medium to tall plant height, staking recommended.

Dis-bud plants to produce 2 - 3 exhibition sized blooms or allow sprays to develop

Chrysanthemum plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and can also be grown in pots, avoid very poorly drained soil.

Chrysanthemums will be largely dormant over winter with little growth of shoots until spring.

Plants prefer full sun, some protection from wind is recommended, especially taller growing varieties which will also require staking.

Apply general purpose fertiliser in spring and again pre-flowering in late summer. Protect from slugs and snails during wet weather as young plants are particularly prone to attack. General garden sprays can be used for insect pests such as aphids which may appear in spring, avoid spaying the tops of the plants once the flower buds have formed.