Chrysanthemum White Flower Seeds

About Chrysanthemum White Flower Seeds

Shevanti or Guldaudi — India's most popular winter cut flower. When grown from seed, colour and form vary a little.

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10–15 days at 20–25C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Surface sow — the seed is very fine; just press it in lightly and do not cover with soil.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days at 20–25C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries out. Daily in summer, on alternate days in winter. Waterlogging rots the roots.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with 25–30% compost; pH 6.0–7.0
• Temperature: 15–28°C ideal; above 35°C fewer buds form.
• Fertiliser: Vermicompost every 15 days; give a potash-rich feed before buds form.

Sowing season in India

June–July (North India), so that it blooms in October–December. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Aphids, thrips, and leaf spot/powdery mildew in the monsoon. Keep the lower leaves dry.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.