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Originally Posted by pigletwillie  Now then, for the last couple of year I have bought said plants from our chairman who is a bit of a showman so the stock is good. After flowering the stools have just gone into the compost bin.
However, I wish to overwinter them this year and propogate my own stock come the spring. I have a rough idea how its done but if one of you chrys guru's out there can illuminate me further on how to do it properly, I would be most pleased. |
NTG's the man! He can't have seen this thread or else he'd be on it like a shot!
For what it's worth the advice I was given was to cut of the stems to 8"......rinse off all the soil with a hose.............pack the stools in potting compost in boxes and keep them frost free over the winter.
I only had a small amount of each colour I grew so I put five plants in an 8" pot!
Must admit, I'd kept Chrysanth stools before receiving the above advice by lifting with a good bit soil, packing in tomato boxes and overwintering that way. I seemed to have more success that way, but apparently the washing is to get rid of any nasties.........there mustened have been any on my originals!
No doubt Nick will be along soon!
