chrysanthemum 'Stallion'

Grown in pots, these tender plants should be brought indoors in early autumn. Stop and disbud during the growing season, according to whether sprays or disbuds are required. Stake (see staking perennials), water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation

Will require stopping for best results. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn, before lifting and storing for the winter

Propagate by basal, softwood cuttings taken in spring from shoots from stored stools

May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner, glasshouse whitefly and aphids

Susceptible to chrysanthemum white rust, powdery mildew sand grey moulds