Transplanting chrysanthemums to another place in the fall: best timing and rules, care

Perennial garden chrysanthemums can be planted in the garden both in spring and autumn. However, it should be borne in mind that most species do not tolerate sub-zero temperatures well. Therefore, only Korean chrysanthemums are planted in autumn. One of the popular varieties is Multiflora, which is given a spherical shape. You can also plant bush and low-growing large-flowered species in the fall. In order for the plant to take root well and not die, it is important to carry out work on time, plant correctly and provide proper care.

Spring transplant

Transplanting chrysanthemums at this time of year involves dividing the bush.
All work is carried out in stages and consists of the following activities: Selecting a site for a flower bed. It is best to choose an area that is well lit by sunlight. Groundwater should not lie very close to the soil surface. But, if there is such a problem, then coarse sand must be added to the holes. This way we will provide the transplant site with a drainage system. Before replanting, dig up the flowerbed to the depth of a spade and remove all plant debris. Preparation of bushes. If the soil in the flowerbed has dried out before replanting, it needs to be moistened abundantly. This way the chrysanthemum is easily removed from the ground and its roots are not damaged.

Dividing the bush

After you have removed the chrysanthemum, carefully shake off the soil from the roots. Next, take a sharp knife and divide the mother bushes so that a root with shoots remains on each part. Transfer

Dig holes at a distance of 50 cm from each other. They should be 18-22 cm deep. Carefully straighten the roots of the seedlings, place them in the holes and sprinkle them with a nutrient composition, that is, soil mixed with peat or humus. Lightly compact the soil with your palms. Water the bushes with water. To do this, it is better to use settled or rainwater. Make sure that the drops do not fall on the foliage, as this may negatively affect the decorative appearance of the bush.

In the first few weeks after transplanting, the flowerbed should be moistened as often as possible.

It is important to avoid stagnation of water, otherwise the roots will rot. After 2 weeks it is permissible to apply fertilizer

For chrysanthemums, liquid mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are suitable. Don’t forget about loosening, this will saturate the plant’s roots with oxygen.

It is worth noting that only frost-resistant varieties that have wintered in open ground need to be replanted using this method in the spring. Bushes that have been dug up, planted in a pot and placed in the basement must first be prepared. They need time to get stronger and adapt to the new temperature regime. To do this, pots with bushes need to be moved outside 7-10 days before planting. Next, transplantation and further care are carried out in the above manner.

All about replanting chrysanthemums in autumn

The young plant is replanted 1 r. per year, and the place where older flowers grow is changed 1 r. in 2-3 years. If you do not replant the chrysanthemum, it will begin to hurt and then stop blooming. To prevent this action from harming the flower, you need to create the right conditions for its growth:

plentiful amount of sunlight. Keeping the chrysanthemum in the shade will cause its leaves to become shredded and pale or completely absent. The daily rate of hiding a flower from the sun should not exceed 4 hours. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a place for it on a hill;
The soil should not be acidic, dry or excessively wet. The location of groundwater in the surface layers of the soil and the lack of sunlight will lead to stagnation of water, which will have a detrimental effect on the root system of the plant;
It is unacceptable to choose soil with high acidity or incapable of retaining moisture (sandstone, dry peat) for the transplant site.

Neglecting these rules will lead to rapid rotting of the flower.

When to start transplanting

It is recommended to replant the bush in late September or early October. To carry out this manipulation, choose a cloudy and cool day, when the night air temperature drops to zero degrees.

Selection of planting material for chrysanthemums

Before separating the cuttings for replanting, the shoots are inspected for signs indicating their ability to preserve their life when growing conditions change:

presence of basal shoots. Without them, the plant’s ability to tolerate low temperatures is reduced;
the above-ground part of the planting material should have a specific green color, indicating the absence of signs of damage by pests or diseases.

Important! For replanting, it is recommended to choose cuttings that have already flowered.

Planted plants must expend energy on rooting, and flowering buds will draw all the juices out of them. This will not allow the chrysanthemum to take root before frost sets in.

How to prepare the soil

If groundwater is close to the surface layer of soil, it is necessary to install drainage to protect the root system from being in conditions of high humidity. For this, coarse sand is used.

Then the soil needs to be loosened well so that it allows air and water to pass through well. Also a mandatory step in soil preparation is the application of fertilizers (compost, manure, peat).

Adding more than 0.5-06 kg of nutrients to 1 hole will increase the volume of foliage on the shoot, and this will reduce the number of flowers on the bush.

The process of replanting chrysanthemums in autumn

After choosing a place for chrysanthemum growth, the gardener must perform the following steps:

dig a hole 40 cm deep;
add a layer of drainage and fertilizer;
Use a shovel to chop off the roots of the cuttings chosen for transplanting, 20-30 cm in circumference. This will allow the chrysanthemum to take root faster due to the formation of new roots. If the soil is dry, then you first need to pour water under the root, and then carefully dig out the cutting with a lump of earth;
pour the Kornevin solution and a little water into the well;
place the seedling inside;
Sprinkle the roots with soil and water generously.

Caring for a transplanted chrysanthemum consists of periodically carrying out abundant watering before the onset of frost, weeding, loosening the top layer of soil and adding soil in places where it settles. To improve the properties of the soil, it is recommended to cover it with mulch (sawdust, straw). Depending on the type of flower, the top (small-flowered) or side shoots (large-flowered) are trimmed.

Transplanting chrysanthemums in open ground

Since chrysanthemums are perennial plants, they are able to withstand a long period of cold weather even in open ground.

It is very important to move the flower to another place from time to time. Thanks to this, chrysanthemums will grow and develop normally, and the flowerbed will retain its attractive appearance.

The transplant procedure is usually carried out immediately after the snow melts

In order for the result to meet expectations, it is important to know how and when to replant chrysanthemums correctly

Transplanting chrysanthemums

How to replant a chrysanthemum in spring

Since the chrysanthemum is characterized by active growth, in the process of development and formation of the flower, the soil under it is greatly depleted, the amount of nutrients in it is sharply reduced. This situation will ultimately have a negative impact on the state of culture. Therefore, the plant must be periodically moved to another location.

When is it better to replant chrysanthemums - in spring or autumn? Experienced gardeners recommend the first option, since replanting chrysanthemums is stressful for them, and if you move the flowers before the onset of cold weather, they will not become strong enough and risk not surviving the winter. The second reason: spring replanting is a fairly simple undertaking. In the spring, after the snow has melted, the soil is moist and soft - under such conditions it is much easier to dig up a flower. In addition, the likelihood of damage to the root system is reduced, while removing the crop from hard, frozen soil in the fall is a difficult task and leads to injury to the roots.

Replanting must be done before the plant begins to wither due to depleted soil. This must be done in advance, before the flower withers. At first, when the age of the flower does not exceed 2-3 years, transplantation is carried out once a year. Then the procedure is carried out every 6 months.

The specific time of work depends on the climate, but in any case, the plant can be “relocated” only when warm weather sets in.

Note! It is recommended to replant the crop on cloudy days. The transplantation process includes the following algorithm of actions:

The transplantation process includes the following algorithm of actions:

Choosing a landing site. Flowerbeds open to sunlight are best suited for this. Groundwater should not flow too high, otherwise a little sand should be added to the holes.
Preparing the flower. Before extracting the crop, it is recommended to moisten the soil, then digging up the chrysanthemum will be much easier and the roots will remain intact. Before transplanting, the bush is divided into several parts, cut so that each part contains roots and shoots.
Transfer. You need to prepare holes in advance, the depth of which would be 18-22 cm, and the distance between them would be at least 50 cm. Having placed the flowers there, the chrysanthemums are sprinkled with earth.
Watering. For the first 2-3 weeks, the soil in the new location is thoroughly and regularly moistened, avoiding stagnation of liquid.
Feeding. Fertilizers can be applied 2-3 days after transplantation. As such, nitrogen and phosphorus compounds are used.

It should be borne in mind that only winter-hardy plant varieties can be replanted using this method. Chrysanthemums dug up before the onset of cold weather and planted in pots that were kept in basements during the winter must be prepared in advance.

Chrysanthemums

Autumn transplant

Chrysanthemum is a rather delicate plant and, despite its winter hardiness, is still sensitive to cold weather.

In order not to cause harm when transplanting chrysanthemums to another place in the fall, it is important to follow all the necessary recommendations

Before “relocating” a chrysanthemum, you need to choose a good place for it. A sunny piece of land with deep groundwater is suitable as such.
The soil in the new location should not be too acidic.
Hard and heavy soil should be fertilized with manure, peat or compost.
The roots around the bush are cut with a shovel, due to which rapid growth of roots will occur, which will easily take root in another area.
Before removing the chrysanthemum, the flower in the old place is watered with plenty of water. Then the crop is moved along with the excavated piece of soil.
After transplantation, fertilizers are added to the soil.
2 weeks after transplantation, the soil is replenished (by this time the old soil will noticeably sag due to watering).
The soil in the hole does not need to be pressed down too much, otherwise the roots may be damaged and the plant will not take root.

When preparing the land, it is important not to overdo it with fertilizing. Excessive amounts of fertilizer will negatively affect the condition of the flower: as a result of too active growth, the crop will quickly bloom and wither before the onset of winter

The entire procedure is carried out before the onset of cold weather.

Place and preparation for transplantation

It is advisable to choose a suitable place for it before transplanting the flower. It is best to use sunny places, where groundwater is not very close to the surface of the earth.
If chrysanthemums can easily tolerate frosts, then getting wet and damping off is simply not acceptable for this family of flowers. The chosen place should not be very sour.
If in the chosen place the groundwater is shallow, or you simply do not have another place, then it is necessary to equip the area with a drainage system, and for this it is best to use coarse sand.
The place for transplantation should not compact itself. If the soil is hard or heavy, it is necessary to fertilize it - with rotted manure, compost or peat.

Step-by-step process of replanting a flower in autumn

In order to transplant a chrysanthemum to a new place in the fall, the roots around the flower must be cut with a shovel to a radius not exceeding 30 cm. This procedure will cause instant growth of fresh roots, which will subsequently take root in the new place.
Before replanting the plant, it must be watered abundantly in the old place, and the replanting process will be carried out along with the dug up piece of land.
When the transplant to a new place is carried out, the soil must be fertilized with Kornevin, it is with it that the chrysanthemum should take root in the soil faster.
At the end of the replanting, after a couple of weeks, it will be necessary to top up the soil, since the old one will most likely “sit down” due to watering.
When transplanting a plant into a hole, there is no need to compact the soil too much, since the roots of the flower can be damaged and the plant will not take root at all.

Transplanting chrysanthemums in cold autumn is a very dangerous and difficult process, since at this time the plant will require special care, temperature control, proper nutrition during the first few weeks, especially during the autumn growing season.

If you transplant a flower earlier than expected, it will bloom immediately, and during the very first slight cold weather it will die. If you plant a flower too late, then the plant simply won’t have enough strength for the winter.

If you nevertheless deliberately decided that a transplant is necessary, then it is best to turn to those who have already had such experience for help; if you do it incorrectly, all the transplanted flowers may die and then your efforts will be in vain.

Tips from experts on replanting chrysanthemums

The most optimal time for transplanting this type of plant in Russia starts from mid-September to the first days of October.
If replanting chrysanthemums is carried out in October, then it is best to avoid replanting bushes that are already flowering, since they will be accepted in a new place much worse than those that have not yet begun to bloom.
When replanting a flower, it is necessary to select those bushes in which the root system is already fully formed by shoots; it is necessary so that the plant’s survival rate is accelerated.
The transplant should be carried out on a cloudy, not hot, cool autumn day; it will be better if there is light, drizzling rain outside.
If the weather in the garden is hot, then replanting is best done early in the morning.

Be sure to take note for beginners

If the chrysanthemum is transplanted high, then you need to worry about support in advance, otherwise even the slightest breeze and the plant may simply break.

You can grow a chrysanthemum if you break off a ripening, green cutting from the top or bottom of a leaf from a bush to be replanted in the autumn. By planting it in damp soil, you can grow a new plant.

The place where the transplant will take place must be nutritious; for this reason, after the plant is transplanted, it is advisable to add a little complex fertilizer to the soil. Most gardeners speak well of chicken manure, but it is initially diluted with ordinary water before fertilizing, in a ratio of 1 to 10.

If the plant was replanted in the fall and you want it to overwinter, keep in mind that only frost-resistant varieties of chrysanthemum will be resistant to frost; all other plant varieties must be dug up with soil for the winter and placed in a cellar, basement or any other cool place.

When to replant chrysanthemums at home

Garden mixture is excellent for replanting home flowers. Fertilizers consisting of peat, humus and soil in equal proportions are used as top dressing. Since the root system of the plant is shallow, the transplant box may not be too voluminous. The floor of the container must have drainage holes. Before replanting, it is recommended to disinfect the soil with formaldehyde or warm it up.

A potted chrysanthemum purchased in October should not be placed in open ground immediately. Most likely, the plant will not have time to take root in its new location before winter and will die. Therefore, it is best to leave the flower in a pot and store it in a warm room until spring.

After flowering has finished, the flower is cut off, leaving about 15 cm on the surface of the box. The container is wrapped in a thick layer of fabric so that the crop does not germinate prematurely. In this form, the plant is sent to the basement or cellar for the winter. Soil moisture should be minimal. In spring, the container is moved to a warmer and brighter place. By this time, the chrysanthemum will begin to produce its first shoots. As soon as the threat of frost has passed, the flower is moved from the pot to fresh soil.

A week after transplantation, the flower is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizer. The following feedings are carried out every 10 days. As soon as shoots with several young leaves appear, the tops of the plant are trimmed, creating conditions for the future formation of the bush.

Note! There is an alternative - at the beginning of spring you can move the chrysanthemum into the light and propagate by cuttings

Chrysanthemum propagation

Chrysanthemums are propagated in several ways. Most often this is done by dividing the bush and cuttings. And, of course, seeds.

Propagation of chrysanthemums by seeds

Chrysanthemum seeds are sown both in open ground and for seedlings. This is done in March, the seedlings are then planted in separate pots and planted at the end of May. Seeds are sown in open ground in May; flowering in this case begins later. It is better to propagate perennial chrysanthemums by cuttings and dividing the bush, because its seeds for the most part do not retain the variety.

Propagation of chrysanthemums by dividing the bush

Dividing the bush is necessary for perennial chrysanthemums. If this is not done, then after 2-3 years the plant may freeze.

The mother bush is dug up, the roots are shaken to make them looser, and divided into parts. Immediately planted in the flower garden. If the young shoots are long, they are pruned above the 4th leaf. A chrysanthemum planted in this way grows very quickly.

Propagation of chrysanthemums by cuttings

For cuttings in the fall, a healthy green plant is selected and transplanted into a box. Store in a room with a constant temperature from 0 to 5°C. To ensure the growth of root shoots, the mother liquor is well watered. For cuttings, shoots grown from the root are used. They are planted in pots, where they take root for about a month. With the onset of suitable weather conditions, the cuttings are placed in the flower garden.

Disembarkation

How to plant crops correctly in the fall? The process of planting chrysanthemums in the autumn is almost no different from the spring procedure. But I didn’t plant them in the spring either.

However, you should pay attention to some features:

Soil preparation. When digging a flower bed, it is recommended to add organic fertilizers to the soil, for which peat or compost is often used. However, you should not overdo it; the amount should be no more than 600 g per square meter of soil. If there is more fertilizer, the chrysanthemum will begin to grow foliage, and this can lead to poor flowering.
Preparation of the bush. If a purchased plant is used for planting, no special preparation is required. But if this is a transplant of plants already existing in the garden, then it is necessary to trim the roots around the specimen within a radius of 30 cm using a shovel. Due to this action, new roots will begin to form, and the chrysanthemum will more likely take root in a new place.
Digging up a bush. To dig up a bush from an old place, you need to water it abundantly right under the root, and then dig it up along with a lump of earth.
Disembarkation. The bushes are planted with a clod of earth. The depth of the holes should be about 40 cm. Before the event, it is recommended to spill the soil with Kornevin’s solution, then carefully place the bush chrysanthemum in the hole, sprinkle with soil, and compact it a little.
At the final stage, all that remains is to water the plant.

After some time, the soil around the bush may settle, so you will have to add some soil. But for me it remained unchanged.

Care involves abundant watering before the first frost. You also need to keep an eye out for weeds that need to be removed. Do not forget to loosen the top layer of soil. Basically, now is the time when I have almost no weeds. So, I didn’t bother too much with it.

And now tips for the future. Chrysanthemum needs regular pruning. In small-flowered varieties, it is necessary to pinch the tops so that side shoots begin to develop. Due to this, the chrysanthemum bush begins to acquire a lush and spherical shape.

As for large-flowered species, on the contrary, their side branches need to be cut off. With the onset of the first frosts, the soil should be mulched with sawdust or straw. Before the arrival of winter, chrysanthemum bushes must be insulated.

Planting chrysanthemums in open ground in autumn

In order for the flower to take root and bloom the next year, the gardener needs to know how to properly plant chrysanthemums in open ground in the fall, as well as the principles of caring for them.
It is recommended to carry out this action in September. At this time, the soil is not yet too wet and the air is warm enough for successful rooting. The choice of viable planting material in the fall is very important, since weak cuttings do not have a chance to take root in a new place.

The site for planting must be selected with conditions. That chrysanthemums would not grow on it in the next 2-3 years, otherwise the plant would quickly begin to get sick, and its flowers would be very small.

Buying chrysanthemum seedlings in autumn allows you to get a good look at their variety and determine in advance the characteristics of the purchased planting material (height, bud color, flowering time). It is difficult to distinguish plant varieties based on spring seedlings and you may end up buying something completely different from the flower you wanted. An additional advantage of autumn planting is the possibility of distributing chrysanthemums on the site in the form of separate flower beds according to the order of flowering.

At the same time, there is a risk of death of the plant if it does not have time to take root. Therefore, be sure to study in advance the information on how to plant chrysanthemums in the fall.

The following rules apply:

buy viable seedlings;
choose the right location (sufficient sun and moderate soil moisture);
cuttings are planted in September;
a hole for a seedling is dug with a depth not exceeding 40 cm;
the bottom of the hole is lined with a layer of drainage;
the planting site is enriched with fertilizers and watered;
the roots are lowered into the hole, covered with soil and watered;
carry out pruning;
for tall varieties, a support is installed;
In extreme heat, the cuttings are shaded for 2-3 days.

Important! Holes are dug at a distance of 30-50 cm from each other.

Nice place for flowers

It is important to plant a chrysanthemum in the fall in a place where it can take root in the shortest possible time. In the case of this flower, this is a dry, sunny place. Chrysanthemums do not tolerate shade and large amounts of moisture, so it is better to plant them at some elevation. As a rule, in such places there is no dense shade, and a slight breeze blows through the ground, thereby removing excess moisture.

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What happens if you plant a chrysanthemum in the shade? The plant will simply stretch out greatly, because it will seek sunlight. In this case, there will be few leaves on the stems, and the flower itself will be very weak. Excess moisture will lead to rotting of the roots, which will have a bad effect on the wintering of chrysanthemums.

We plant chrysanthemums in the fall in loose soil that allows moisture and air to pass through well. This will ensure the plant rapid growth and abundant flowering. Don't forget about the nutritional value of the soil. The more organic substances and minerals it contains, the better. If the soil in your garden is not at all like this, then you can improve its quality yourself. To do this, fertilize the soil with rotted manure and add peat or compost. You can also mix the soil in which you will plant the flower with sand. This will improve its drainage qualities.

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Caring for chrysanthemums in the open ground

The chrysanthemum can hardly be called an unpretentious plant; on the contrary, it requires constant care. Therefore, in order to get beautiful bushes, these perennial flowers must be watered, fed, shaped (cut and trimmed), replanted and propagated (divided and cuttings) and covered for the winter.

Watering

The plant can be called moisture-loving, but it should not be over-watered (in the spring, natural moisture, as a rule, will be enough for it).

At the height of summer (June-July), garden perennials require abundant watering, since the process of bud formation occurs during this period. As soon as flowering begins (usually in August), watering should be reduced. If there is a lack of moisture, the stems of the plant will become woody and stop branching.

Top dressing

Chrysanthemums are fed according to the standard scheme:

In early spring, nitrogen fertilizers are used to start the growth of green mass (for example, mullein infusion in a ratio of 1 to 10 or chicken manure (1 to 15).
In summer, during budding, potassium-phosphorus (more potassium) fertilizers are used for richer and more lush flowering (for example, wood ash).
In autumn - phosphorus-potassium (more phosphorus). Phosphorus has a good effect on strengthening the root system, which is necessary when preparing a plant for wintering (for example, superphosphate and potassium sulfate).

There are special complex fertilizers for chrysanthemums for the entire growing season.

And if you also grow roses, then you will need this fertilizer.

Shaping, cutting and trimming

If you want to get spherical chrysanthemum bushes, then they should be cut this way in the spring. It is recommended to pinch the top (main shoot) every year after 5-6 leaves, when it reaches 10-12 centimeters. Side shoots should also be shortened in the same way. All these activities should be carried out before budding begins.

If you are growing large-flowered chrysanthemums for cutting (for bouquets), then you should leave 2-3 stems, on which large buds and inflorescences will appear

It is also important not to forget to shoot them, promptly removing the shoots emerging from the leaf axils. For the winter, of the small-flowered (Korean) variety, naturally, the entire upper part is cut off and a small stump is left (about 10 centimeters)

For the winter, of the small-flowered (Korean) variety, naturally, the entire upper part is cut off and a small stump (about 10 centimeters) is left.

Preparing for winter

Some gardeners are afraid that even their small-flowered chrysanthemum may freeze in winter, so in mid-autumn (October) the tree trunk should be mulched with a thick 10-centimeter layer of peat or compost, and in late autumn (November) cover the plant, for example, with spunbond or dry leaves, You can use hay, or even better, spruce branches.

At the same time, Korean specimens can also simply be transplanted into pots and moved to the basement or veranda for wintering, or they can also be buried in a polycarbonate greenhouse at soil level and additionally covered.

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Diseases and pests

One of the most common troubles that occurs with chrysanthemums is first the appearance of a white coating, and then the complete blackening and death of its leaves. All this indicates a disease of the garden perennial with powdery mildew. Frequent rains and, as a result, waterlogging, dense plantings, temperature fluctuations are the most favorable environment for the development of this disease. To restore the plant to its former beauty, it should be sprayed a couple of times with preparations containing copper (for example, copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture).

Chrysanthemums are often attacked by aphids and thrips, in which case you will need to treat garden perennials with one of the special insecticidal preparations, for example, Aktara or Fitoverm.

Video: spherical chrysanthemums - planting, care and shelter

If you are nevertheless inspired by the idea of planting and growing a bush garden perennial chrysanthemum on your summer cottage, focus on the features of its care and propagation. And then you can amaze all your neighbors with the splendor of an autumn flower.

Video: features of care and propagation of bush chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums: mysterious messengers of the East

Chrysanthemum in Greek means “sun flower”, and translated from Latin as “golden flower”. Her homeland is the Far East. In Japan and China, the image of this large flower was used to decorate symbols of imperial power: clothing, seals and portraits.

In Korea, elegant palace compositions were created using special low-growing chrysanthemums, called Korean ones. In Europe, this flower was considered the best decoration for the autumn garden. And over several centuries of cultivation and selection of chrysanthemums, this opinion has only strengthened!

Chrysanthemums are classified according to several criteria:

by growing method (greenhouse, potted, ground);
by life period (annual, perennial);
by flowering time (early, middle, late);
by the diameter of the inflorescences (large-flowered, small-flowered);
by frost resistance.

Remember! Frost-resistant varieties include perennial ground Korean chrysanthemums.

Landing

There are two ways to grow chrysanthemums from seeds:

sowing seeds in open soil;
by growing seedlings.

Let's look at each method in detail.

Seedless method

This technology for growing chrysanthemums is considered the most optimal due to its availability and minimal labor costs. The only disadvantage of this method is that the plants tend to bloom late. The results will only be seen at the end of the summer season. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the technology for growing annual and perennial plants differs markedly. You can grow an annual plant by following some rules step by step.

Planting material is planted in open ground at the end of May. Holes are dug in the prepared area; the gap between them should not exceed 30 centimeters.
The holes are filled with warm water. After the soil is well saturated, seeds are planted - 2-3 pieces in each hole.
The seeds should be sprinkled with a small amount of soil on top and covered with film. This is necessary to maintain a normal microclimate.
From time to time, the crops need to be ventilated by removing the film. When the seedlings grow, the film is removed and the soil is cleared of weeds.
After the seedlings grow, it is recommended to fertilize them. Products such as “Ideal” or “Rainbow” are perfect for this.
After up to 3 leaves appear on the shoots, and their height is at least 10 centimeters, the strongest and healthiest shoots must be left in the hole.

Seedling

Seedlings of perennial chrysanthemums must be grown in a warm room. This method of breeding is popular among girl chrysanthemums, one of the most prominent representatives of which is the “Golden Ball” variety. The sowing process should be carried out at the end of winter or early spring. Chrysanthemum seeds need to be planted in small boxes filled with a soil mixture, which consists of components such as humus and peat. You can purchase a ready-made mixture in a specialized store. Drainage should be placed at the bottom of the container used for planting; it can be in the form of expanded clay or gravel. In some cases, gardeners use broken bricks. An earthen mixture is poured over the drainage, followed by chrysanthemum seeds. You should not sow deep, just lightly press the seeds into the soil.

Planted seeds should be sprayed with water and covered with film, then placed in a warm place; the air temperature should be at least 23°C. The seeds must be ventilated and sprayed with warm water from time to time.

If you adhere to all the above rules, then seedlings should appear within 1.5 weeks. After this, containers with sprouts should be placed in a well-lit place. Thus, the plant gradually adapts to its environment. The film must be removed first for one hour, then for two, and then removed completely.

Nuances of the procedure

Transplanting the plant to another place in the autumn is very beneficial in terms of development and strengthening of the root system. Strong frost resistance develops, which will have a great effect on the winter quarters. The best period for replanting a plant begins after a stable warm temperature has been established. In spring, it is excellent to plant chrysanthemums sprouted at home, varieties that bloom in summer.

To replant chrysanthemums in open ground, it is necessary to choose the right variety depending on the climatic conditions of the region. Today, many varieties have been developed that can withstand even the coldest winters and do not require additional care or digging. Chrysanthemums should be replanted in the fall carefully, following the rules, then the plant will delight with its flowering for many years.

During flowering

The most favorable time for chrysanthemum to be replanted is from September 15 to October 10. Rainy weather during this period will contribute to better rooting and adaptation in open ground.

During flowering, chrysanthemum is more vulnerable, so you should refrain from replanting the flowering plant in October. The most favorable time to replant chrysanthemums is the beginning of September, then the flowering plant will have time to take root before frost.

You can replant a blooming chrysanthemum in the fall using the following algorithm:

prepare the area for replanting, for which you first dig a trench of arbitrary length, 50 cm deep;
the bottom must be drained with river sand, which will improve the outflow of excess moisture;
prepare an earthen substrate from the top fertile layer of soil and peat;
place the plants one at a time in the trench, leaving an interval between them;
pour water at room temperature.

Transplanting from a pot

In order to properly transplant a chrysanthemum in open ground conditions, it is necessary to take into account many factors, especially pay attention to the planting sites

The place for transplantation should be well lit.
Lowlands that can be flooded and places with high groundwater levels should be avoided.
Autumn planting requires careful checking of weather conditions for the next 2 weeks; if the newly transplanted plant is exposed to frost, it will be lost.
The soil for planting must contain a neutral or slightly acidic pH.
Flowerbeds should not be placed in a shaded area, otherwise there will be no flowering.
For replanting in the spring, you need to choose early varieties, and in the fall - late ones.

Replanting chrysanthemums in the fall, as in the spring, should be done in previously prepared places. You cannot plant plants immediately after purchase, if we are talking about the spring thaw, you need to give them time to adapt to outdoor conditions, especially if the chrysanthemum was stored indoors.

Drainage made of stones or broken bricks is placed in dug grooves 50 cm deep. Next, add soil mixed with humus, peat and sand in proportions 1:1. The soil is left for several days so that it is enriched with minerals, and then the chrysanthemum begins to be replanted.

Purchased seedlings in a pot must be carefully removed. To do this, the plant is filled with water, softening the earthen lump. The rhizome should be washed to remove any remaining soil.

Next, place the flower in the hole and sprinkle it with soil, trying to fill all the voids formed when filling the soil. Lightly compact the top layer of soil and water with warm water.

An interval of 20-30 cm should be maintained between plants so that the flowers do not interfere with each other’s growth. Blooming chrysanthemum can be planted at a distance of 40 cm, depending on the size of the bush.

Is it possible to replant a flowering plant?

The favorable period for a flower to change its habitat is in the spring, when there are no buds and the plant has barely emerged from its dormant period. But in some exceptional cases, changing the schedule is allowed.

Important : for any plant, replanting is very stressful, so after this procedure you should not expect abundant first flowering from the bush.

The season for purchasing chrysanthemums begins at the end of summer and lasts until late autumn. At this time, it is permissible to replant after purchase without causing severe damage to the plant. The main thing is not to let the flowers fall off during the process and not to damage the root system.

Note for beginners

If you plant a tall chrysanthemum, take care of the support, otherwise a strong, gusty wind can simply break it.
If you can break off a green stalk from a bush, remove the lower and upper leaves from it and plant it in damp soil, it will also grow.
The soil on which the chrysanthemum grows must be nutritious, so soon after planting, apply liquid complex fertilizer. Many people prefer chicken manure, but it must first be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10.
Only frost-resistant varieties can overwinter in open ground; all other types of chrysanthemums must be dug up and brought into a cellar or cool room.

Planting chrysanthemums, regardless of the time of year, is not a difficult task, and if you take into account all the recommendations, the plant will become a real decoration of your flower bed or flower garden.