From: "Bunny McElwee"
Date: Fri, Sep 19, 2003 3:24 PM
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I bought six mums and they were all very nice looking plants, very well
rounded shapes, and LOADED with buds. One type is a Belgium Mums Temptress
and the other is a Prophets Marilyn. How long does it take for the buds
to
start opening. I have them all in pots, in full sun. Is there anything I
can
do to encourage the opening a bit faster? I'm having a party on the 27th
and
would love for these guys, at least a few of them, to be opened up! Thanks
in advance.



--
Bunny McElwee
President
www.lowcountrymiataclub.net

Some chilly nights could help get them going. Since you're unlikely to get
those in South Carolina at this time, you might try putting some of the pots
(if not all) into a spot in your home which can be kept very cool overnight,
and then put them back outside in the a.m. A fridge would be great but since
most of us don't have room for pots of mums along with our provisions, you
could try turning down the AC thermostat as low as possible in a room small
enough to get extra-cool.

This is no guarantee that they'll bloom on your schedule, 'cause a lot depends
on just how well-developed the buds are at this point. Good luck!

Best,
Tyra
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