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If you are looking for a plant that will provide flowers of spectacular beauty and add a touch of romanticism to your garden, pink chrysanthemum flowers are the way to go. There are more than thirteen different flower types to choose from, and different varieties of plants, as well. Read on to find out more about this great option for your garden.
Chrysanthemums have been grown for more than 2500 years, but it was only during the last century that gardeners and growers developed all the spectacular varieties we can now enjoy. There are more than 10 different flower types to choose from. Pink chrysanthemum flowers can be big or small, double or simple, of the spider variety or looking like a pompom. The plant itself can be smaller and bushier, or hanging (which is ideal for a window sill in a sunny spot) or tall and with enormous flowers. And most of these varieties include pink chrysanthemum!
Pink chrysanthemums need at least four hours of direct sunlight each day. In addition, it would be good to avoid planting them under trees, because they do not tolerate that kind of site. Also, they need a sheltered spot, especially if you choose the bigger kinds, which grow quite tall, and can be bent over if they are subjected to strong gusts of wind. Pink chrysanthemums also need well-drained, slightly acid soil. To achieve this, you will need to include some organic material at the time of planting, like compost or peat. All this organic material will also work to your favor, by nurturing the plants and helping them produce flowers of excellent quality.
Pink chrysanthemums also need to be closely monitored for pests and diseases. As regards pests, they can be attacked by trips, mites, aphids, slugs and even birds. Make sure you take action as soon as you detect any trouble, which will increase your chances of success. As regards diseases, there are many that can affect pink chrysanthemum flowers. Gray mold, for example, can cause the leaves to turn black or brown and, if not treated, can ruin all the chrysanthemum plants in the garden. Look out for this possibility if there is a spell of rainy days (or days with high humidity and no sun). An organic way to prevent this (and many other problems related to fungi) is to plant your pink chrysanthemum with at least 20 inches' separation, so that air can circulate among the plants and dry them a bit. You should also avoid over-watering the plants.
Fertilize your plants with a fertilizer specially formulated for flowering. Water with this fertilizer every fifteen days, from the moment of planting to the time when the flower buds are beginning to get bigger. At that point stop fertilizing. You will see awesome results!
If you follow this advice, you will see your pink chrysanthemum plants thrive and produce many flowers, all through the late summer and the fall. Do not hesitate, go to your local garden center and have a look at the different varieties available. You will not regret it!
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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