The group meets once a month on Saturdays at Members' homes.
Free to CHS Members
No meetings in January and June
Contacts
Chairperson, David Purcell
tel: 942 9871
Secretary, Robyn Purcell
tel: 942 9871
email: dandrpurcell@gmail.com
Treasurer, Susan Coulter
tel: 355 4656
email: coultchrys@xtra.co.nz
All CHS members are welcome.
New Members or guests please contact
Robyn Tel: 942 9871
If anyone has any questions or problems re their chrysanthemums, email Michael by the Friday prior to the meeting and he will research these and attempt to answer and discuss them at the meeting.
Growing Chrysanthemums
Learn all about Growing Chrysanthemums with this passionate CHS Member group. They meet monthly to consider a range of topics and issues related to Chrysanthemums, from propagation with cuttings or division through to preventing pests and diseases. Contact Robyn on 942 9871 or 021179 8186 if you'd like to come along.
21st September 1.30pm
Michael and Susan’s
General cultural notes, Propagation of Chrysanthemum plants. Discuss plans for Christmas Function.
16th November 1.30pm
David and Robyn’s
Chrysanthemum Propagation, potting up and stopping. General cultural notes, preparing soil and potting on. Pests and sprays.
7th December
Keep date free will discuss at September meeting
2025
1st February 1.30pm
Charlotte’s
General cultural notes, pest and disease control. Plant nutrition. Stopping lates.
15th March 1.30pm
Nelson’s
Disbudding, General cultural notes, pest control. Housing of Lates, Problem solving and questions.
12th April 1.30pm
Michael and Susan’s
Preparing for Autumn Show, set up and breakdown etc. Tips on staging of flowers with a demonstration
26-27th April Saturday & Sunday
Local Show The Kiosk in the Botanic Gardens
3-4 May Saturday & Sunday
National Show Timaru
NEXT MEETING 19th JULY 2025 AGM details to follow