Chrysanthemum Pure White

R14 - R44
INFORMATION

Description

Chrysanthemum Paludosum flowers are a delightful and versatile, perennial flowering plant apart of the Asteraceae family. 

Chrysanthemum contains a natural insecticide chemical called Pyrethrin that naturally repels pests and kills a variety of insects that could be damaging to your garden, thus this plant is best used for pest control.

They produce white and yellow petals that encircle a golden center. The leaves are deeply lobed and feathery like, dark green in colour. The average height of Chrysanthemums is 60cm.

Chrysanthemum flowers are 100% edible, but the flavour varies widely from plant to plant, they can be sweet, tangy, bitter or even peppery. 


Benefits

Produces a Natural Insecticide called Pyrethrin:

  • Pyrethrin is a natural neurotoxin that attacks the nervous system of all insects, however, is not harmful to mammals or birds.
  • Pyrethrin is quickly becoming a first-choice pest control for many growers due to the fact that it is biodegradable, breaks down with light and oxygen exposure and it is completely natural.
  • Chrysanthemum can be used to repel: aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, harlequin bugs, ticks, pickle worms and root nematodes.

Chrysanthemum is a good companion plant:

  • Due to its ability to repel pests with the natural neurotoxin Pyrethrin, Chrysanthemums can be used as a great companion plant to keep your garden beds pest free.

Contains an array of health benefits:

  • Chrysanthemums have been used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years.
  • Chrysanthemums are high in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
  • Potassium: having enough potassium in the body can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, cancer, digestive disorders, and infertility.
  • Iron: this is vital for growth development as well as transporting oxygen through the blood.
  • Chrysanthemums are also a great source of magnesium and phosphorus.

 

How To Use

  • Season: Best planted in Spring
  • Germinate: 14-21 days
  • Depth: 3mm
  • Spacing: 30 x 30cm
  • Harvest: 18 - 20 weeks
  • Height: 60cm
  • Flowering Season: Summer 
  • Exposure: Full Sun

    Ideal growing conditions:

    • Chrysanthemum prefers well-drained soil that has been treated with compost and other organic soil amendments.
    • The plant can grow in warmer weather however, they prefer a cooler climate.
    • Chrysanthemum should be planted in a spot protected from wind.


    How to make your own Natural Chrysanthemum Insecticide Dust

    • Harvest some fresh Chrysanthemum flowers from your garden.
    • Ensure this is done before the flowers begin to wilt.
    • Lay the harvested flowers out evenly in a well circulated area to dry.
    • Once dried, grind/blend the flowers into a fine powder and store in a cool, dry place.
    • Sprinkle the fine powder around the plants that are prone to pests when needed.

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