Frequently Asked Questions &
Cuttings and Growing Reference

Because I grow for larger blooms, I work to a schedule throughout the year.

Here's an example for growing in Melbourne:

• Section 1 & 2 cuttings are taken in July/early August

• Sections 3 - 5 are taken a few weeks after that, August into September

• Sections 6 - 12 can be taken later

• Any cultivars grown as sprays can be taken into November

Once you start to get into December - February it becomes difficult to keep cuttings moist and get the plants to the right stage for flowering in April/May. Chrysanthemums trigger blooming based on the change in daylight, so the later the cutting is taken, the less time for the plant to gain sufficient strength to flower well. It also means that any cuttings taken when the plant is preparing to bloom will not take root reliably.

I want you to have a chance to have the best start growing your flowers, so the timings I work to will make it easier to do that. Being in Daylesford, sometimes the plants can take a little later to get going to I may not commence taking cuttings into August, but not have critical mass until into September.

Shipping will be a flat rate of $18 for a maximum of 20 cuttings and will be sent express post so they make it to you asap.

This is to make sure that cuttings can be handled with the right size packaging to accomodate.

If you are local to Daylesford, you are welcome to pick up your cuttings. Because the cuttings will be ready when listed online, it is strongly recommended that pick up is performed asap to make sure you get your cuttings into pots asap.

I ship within Australia except WA, NT and TAS.

Local pick-up is also available in Daylesford Victoria. Please select local pick-up at checkout if desired. I will then be in contact with to organise a convenient time.

Preforma plugs are a convenient and mess-free way to manage chrysanthemum cuttings! It also means I can keep packaging needs to a minimum to get your plants to you quickly and easily at a low cost.

If you are looking for plants, consider becoming a member of the Victoria Chrysanthemum Society (even if you are out of state!). We hold a plant sale in October each year for members and when you become a member you will recieve free plants. It's a great way to get started with a slightly more advanced plant and lots of information to help you get growing.

As I am starting out small and I have finite space for plants, it's difficult for me to easily predict in advance what volume of cuttings I will have for each cultivar. I also want to avoid the situation where I take pre-orders and have to refund them because I cannot fulfil them.

This may change into the future, but it is not likely to change in the short term.

Join my mailing list and I will give you advance warning before stock levels are updated on the website. I'll let you know what cultivars will be listed and anything you need to know about timings.