Chrysanthemum how to- the short version

• Growing Chrysanthemums is easy and rewarding
• Starter plants & plugs, are usually a sure bet. Cuttings are quite easy.
• For cuttings use very small pots, and extra well drained soil, (I add perlite to Promix™)
• Do not cover, heat mats are rarely needed, rooting hormone is helpful but not necessary
• Make sure to put the cutting where you will mist or water just the top foliage. Never in the direct sun.
• Average room temperatures work for us. 70°F
• Rooting should take place in just a few weeks. Wait a few more weeks to check them.
• You should see new green growth before you give them any significant water, fertilizer or checking.
• Many chrysanthemum growers use large pots for the summer months that can be protected or brought inside for the winter.
• Cut flower growers often, grow these in High Tunnels and try to over-winter the Mother plants in the High Tunnel. 
• You can also take cuttings, root them and bring those in for the winter.
• These chrysanthemums are not hardy in zone 6, a few in zone 7.
• Be ready for your cuttings arrival with soil and pots, they need to be stuck(planted) asap.
• Rooted plugs are shipped out of their pots, they need to be planted asap also
• Expect a few days of wilted -sulking behavior from you mums. Dry are generally shipped on the dry side.