When and how to pinch back mums for bushier plants and more flowers?

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ForwardPlant Team · Accepted Answer

To achieve bushier chrysanthemum plants with more blooms, "pinching back" is key. Start this process when your mums are about 6-8 inches tall, typically from late spring (May) to early summer (July). Using your thumb and forefinger, simply snip off the top 1-2 inches of each stem, just above a leaf node. This encourages the plant to branch out, creating a more robust structure and increasing the potential for flower production. Repeat this every 2-3 weeks, ceasing by mid-July to allow flower buds to form for autumn display.

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