Growing Chrysanthemums in Pots

01/21/25

10 minutes Read

Written By Johnsons Team

Chrysanthemum plants are a must-have in your cut flower garden, but they aren’t just limited to your beds. Planter pots make the perfect home for chrysanthemums and are a popular choice amongst gardeners for a number of reasons. Not only can they have immense aesthetic appeal, but they also offer you the flexibility to rearrange and curate your displays as you wish and are perfect for containing and overwintering certain hardy varieties of late chrysanthemums during the frost. If you’re interested in growing chrysanthemums in pots, take a look at our guide to find out how to grow and curate the most dazzling displays in your garden.

Choosing the Right Pot

Do you have a particular vision in mind for your arrangements? Then why overlook the aesthetic potential of pots and containers in your garden? Your choice of pot can massively enhance the vibrancy of your blooms, making their colour truly pop and contributing to the overall palette of your outside space - so choose wisely.

You do, of course, have to also consider the size and depth of your pots. Chrysanthemums tend to only grow relatively short roots, which is why they’re so perfect for potting. We recommend that our young flower plants are potted into 9cm (3½in) pots using a good quality, multi-purpose, peat-free compost.

Each cultivar has different characteristics - some may be tall and thin, others short and thick, but each will give good results in your pots if handled correctly.

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Caring For Your Chrysanthemums

Once potted, water your chrysanthemums in to encourage growth. Generally speaking, you should avoid overwatering your chrysanthemums and wait until the soil is almost completely dried out before watering again.

While the roots develop, you should keep your chrysanthemums out of direct sun for the first few days. Past this point, however, they will take as much sun as you can give them. Move your pots into a well-lit area with plenty of warmth.

Your young plants will have sufficient food in the compost for three to four weeks, so we wouldn’t recommend any extra feeding before this stage.

Shop Chrysanthemums at Johnsons

Now that you know the best conditions for growing chrysanthemums in pots, it’s time to order your plants with Johnsons. As a heritage brand with over 200 years of experience, we’re trusted suppliers of premium chrysanthemums. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, we’re confident you’ll be thrilled with your elegant displays of chrysanthemums once in full bloom.

Shop our chrysanthemum plants and gardening essentials today, and explore the rest of our site for ideas on how to create captivating arrangements in your garden.