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.
2025
Saturday 20 September 1.30pm
Michael and Susan’s, Mairehau
General cultural notes, Propagation of Chrysanthemum Plants.
Saturday 15h November 1.30pm
David and Robyn’s, Hornby
Chrysanthemum Propagation, potting up and stopping. General cultural notes, preparing soil and potting on. Pests and sprays.
Saturday 6 December 5pm
Michael & Susan’s, Mairehau
Xmas function, Details to be confirmed.
2026
Monday 31 January 1.30pm
Charlotte’s, St Albans
General cultural notes, pest and disease control. Plant nutrition. Stopping Lates.
Saturday 14 March 1.30pm
John & Janette's, Hinds
Disbudding, General cultural notes, pest control. Housing of Late’s, Problem solving and
questions.
Saturday 11 April 1.30pm
Raewyn’s, Burwood
Preparing for Autumn Show, set up and breakdown etc. Tips on staging of flowers.
Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd May
National Show
Venue TBC
NEXT MEETING 18th JULY
2026 AGM
details to follow