Pruning guide
How to prune chrysanthemum
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Pruning chrysanthemum — FAQ
When should I prune chrysanthemum?
Pinch from late spring to midsummer; cut back hard after flowering in autumn. Pinch out growing tips when shoots reach 10–15 cm, repeating every few weeks until midsummer. After flowering, cut all stems back to 5–8 cm above the soil.
How often does chrysanthemum need pruning?
Pinch several times in spring/summer; cut back once annually after flowering. Chrysanthemums benefit from two key practices: pinching young growth in spring and early summer encourages bushy, multi-stemmed plants with more flowers; deadheading spent blooms prolongs display. Cut plants down to a few centimetres above soil level after flowering ends. Without pinching, plants become leggy with fewer, smaller flowers.
How do you prune chrysanthemum?
Pinch out growing tips when shoots reach 10–15 cm, repeating every few weeks until midsummer. After flowering, cut all stems back to 5–8 cm above the soil.