Small-flowered and garden chrysanthemums are most suitable for graves, naturally planted in pots. So if we want to buy these plants now, it is better not to choose greenhouse varieties with large inflorescences, because they are less resistant to wind. Also make sure that they do not have fully developed buds. Thanks to this, they will develop longer.
However, let’s focus on the chrysanthemums that remained in the cemetery after All Saints’ Day. Let’s not throw them away, but take proper care of them. Then the grave will be beautifully decorated for weeks.
We should protect items standing in the cemetery against moisture, strong gusts of wind and sudden temperature changes. This is why the right position is so important.
We place these cemetery flowers near a slab or other cover. This will protect them against dry, frosty winds. This will prevent the plants from freezing.
We also recommend placing the chrysanthemums on a wooden or stone base. A cold plate can also cause them to freeze.
Remember that these specimens do not tolerate full sun well, that’s why their position should be in partial shade. Direct sunlight will cause the plants to lose their firmness.
Chrysanthemums will not rot if we will remove the plastic covers and provide them with a pot with drainage holes. Then excess water will be able to drain freely.
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After a week of absence from the cemetery, of course you need to water chrysanthemums abundantlyalso because a moist block freezes more slowly. It is best to do this during the day so that the water can soak in in the evening before the temperature drops.
Another important step to extend the life of these plants is to refresh them. To do this, we remove dried inflorescences and yellowed leaves. Thanks to this, the specimens will focus all their energy on healthy shoots. There will also be no mold growth on damp parts.
Chrysanthemums will be beautiful for a few weeks after All Saints’ Day if we protect them from frost. Therefore, we must wrap the pot with e.g. jute to protect the roots. The upper part of the plants cannot be covered. Due to lack of circulation, the specimens will begin to rot.
Sometimes it may happen that after All Saints’ Day we will find chrysanthemums dying. This doesn’t have to mean the end of them. We can still save them. How?
First, we cut out the rotten parts of the specimens. Then we move the pots to an appropriate position, i.e. in partial shade, under a board or other cover.
We continue to water abundantly but rarelyand at the first frost we take the chrysanthemums home and put them on the terrace or balcony. In such a cool, draftless place, the inflorescences will remain for several weeks.
