Chrysanth cuttings
CHRYSANTHEMUMS make great cut flowers and add valuable late summer colour to borders. To make more plants, take basal cuttings from the early shoots that emerge now. Use a knife to cut them away just below soil level and place in a plastic bag to keep them fresh. Fill a small pot with multi-purpose compost and firm down. Prepare the cuttings by trimming the base and removing the lower leaves. Use a dibber to insert the cuttings around the edge of the pot. Water in and cover with a polythene bag or place in a propagator to root.