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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

This 1-Minute Chrysanthemum Trick Will Reward You With Bigger, More Spectacular Blooms That Will Last Through Fall

Two violet pompom chrysanthemum flowers with orange centers.

For the largest flowers, summer is the time to disbud chrysanthemums. It is a special technique commonly used when growing mums as cut flowers or to exhibit stunning mega-sized blooms.

Chrysanthemums are a versatile and wide-ranging flower that bloom from late August through September. If you grow chrysanthemums for late-season cut flowers or to show at local flower shows or gardening groups, disbudding is a trick that can make your blooms stand out – and you may find a pair of pruning snips like these at Walmart the perfect tool for the job.

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