Dobbies ushers in autumn with chrysanthemums

Dobbies Garden Centres, which prides itself on its catering offer, is preparing for a colourful autumn as it welcomes 49,000 chrysanthemum balls into stores this August. Loved for their eye-catching flowers and versatility, chrysanthemums are the perfect plant to inject instant colour into borders and containers this summer, with vibrant blooms that will last throughout autumn and help customers extend the sunny season in their gardens.

'A popular plant'
Dobbies’ plant buyer, Nigel Lawton, says: “Chrysanthemums are always a popular plant in late summer as gardeners prepare their outdoor spaces for autumn. However, this year we’re expecting them to appear in even more borders and containers as people shift away from neutral colour palettes and embrace maximalism and colour.

“After a particularly wet summer, gardeners haven’t been able to enjoy their outdoor spaces the way they usually do. Because of this, we’re anticipating colourful plants will be at the top of wish lists, as people look to make the most of their gardens before the cold weather sets in.

“Not only will chrysanthemums provide a welcome boost of rich colour this autumn, but because they’re hardy perennials, they’ll come back year after year if cared for properly.”

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