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Chrysanthemum Seeds - Polar Star
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Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Carinatum Polar Star) - Polar Star is another daisy variety that can be grown from Chrysanthemum Carinatum seeds. Chrysantheumum daisies are easy-to-grow from flower seeds, and they are showy, charming flowers. Polar Star flowers bloom over a long period, so they are perfect for the border.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Carinatum Polar Star) - Polar Star is another daisy variety that can be grown from Chrysanthemum Carinatum seeds. Chrysantheumum daisies are easy-to-grow from flower seeds, and they are showy, charming flowers. Polar Star flowers bloom over a long period, so they are perfect for the border. Chrysanthemums do best in full sun and in soil that is slightly moist, fertile, neutral to slightly acid, and well-drained. Chrysanthemum Polar Star flowers come into their own when all other annuals are beginning to tire, and they are excellent as cut flowers.
For areas with short growing seasons, start the Polar Star flower seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before the end of frost season. Lightly press the flower seeds into starter mix and keep seeds moist but not saturated. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Or, for warmer climates, sow the Chrysanthemum seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed once frost season is over. Lightly cover the flower seeds with soil and keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Pinch back young Polar Star plants to keep them bushy. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
Common Questions
Can chrysanthemum be used for cut flowers?
Yes, they make great cut flowers. Be sure to check out our guide on Cut flower Gardens.
Do chrysanthemums attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies are attracted to chrysanthemums.
Can I plant these in containers?
Annual varieties are typically compact and suitable for containers. Keep in mind that they may not bloom until later in the season, so pair them with plants that bloom in summer or relocate them to a more visible spot later on.
Do I have to pinch chrysanthemums?
By pinching mums when they reach around 6 inches tall until early July, you can encourage bushier plants with an abundance of blooms in the fall.
Why aren’t my chrysanthemums blooming?
Chrysanthemums wait to bloom until the days start getting shorter in late summer. They require full sun to bloom and may not flower if they have been over-fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer.
Why didn’t my painted daisies bloom?
Painted daisies bloom the second year after sowing the seed.
