Order Information Page
(In order to insure that your experience of ordering
from King's Mums is a pleasant experience, please read the following two sections
and then proceed to the Order Form when you fully understand the ordering process
and guidelines.)
What will I receive?
| We are proud of our reputation for shipping the finest quality rooted cuttings
available. We ship two week old, rooted plants. They are approximately 3 inches tall, and
are rooted sufficiently for planting. Please note that Chrysanthemum varieties have
individual characteristics, not only in flowers, but in their root structure as well.
While most of our varieties will arrive with an approximately 1 to 2 inch root ball, some
varieties may only have a few small hair like roots. This is normal for some slower
rooting varieties (such as some spider types), and these cuttings will resume root
development after proper planting and care. |
2 week old cutting
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Rooting Bench with plants ready for shipment.
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The rooted cuttings will come packed in moist peat moss, and individually labeled
(unless stated otherwise). Plants are bundled, bare root (unpotted) in plastic bags. Our
plants leave the nursery in good growing condition, and are guaranteed to arrive in good
condition, using the fastest methods possible. Any order, which is not satisfactory, must
be reported to us within 10 days of arrival. After this time, we can not make any
adjustments.We will not guarantee any shipment by U.S. mail. |
When should I plant in my area?
The best time to plant is after all danger of frost has passed. You must determine the
best planting time for your location. Chrysanthemums will bloom at their scheduled times
when planted prior to July. Thus, there is no need to rush to plant in the colder areas of
the U.S. We will ship every Monday from the end of February, until mid June. Please choose
a shipping date when the dangers of freezing temperatures have passed in your area (unless
you have a protective structure, such as a greenhouse). We have found that cuttings do
better outdoors from the beginning, rather starting off indoors, because of the risk of
damping off.) Please allow us at least three weeks to process your order, prior to
requested ship date..
Why does shipping cost so much?
Because of the perishable nature of the cuttings, they must reach their destination
within 3 days of shipment. This requires 2nd Day Air shipment to all states
other than the West Coast. Since the packages contain wet material, they are heavier than
packages containing dry items, (such as clothing) and prices are determined by weight. We
do not attempt to make any profit on our shipping prices. But as carriers constantly raise
rates, we in turn, must pass these rate increases on to the customer.
What should I do when my plants arrive?
It is most important that these plants be removed from their plastic shipping bags
immediately upon arrival. Failure to do this may cause severe loss of foliage. If unable
to plant immediately, separate plants and cover roots temporarily with light planting mix
and moisten well. If your plants were received in a wilted condition, place roots in a
shallow pan of water and mist spray leaves periodically with water until they are again
turgid before planting. We recommend initial planting in 4-inch pots in a light composted
soil mix for the first two weeks. Watering in of plants should contain ½ strength
solution of liquid fertilizer. Apply regular protection from extremes in temperature and
wind until well established. More complete cultural instructions are found on our
"growing instructions" page.
All plants leave the nursery in good growing condition. If. However, plants are found
in poor condition when received due to delay in transit, heat or freezing, and fail to
respond to treatment, notifies us within 10 days of delivery. Beyond this time limit, we
can not assume responsibility.
Terms of Sale
No telephone orders please.
Retail sales only.
Minimum order
$15.00 plus shipping.
Shipping Season
February 28th to June 19th, Monday shipment, Three weeks advance notice required.
Shipping Methods
UPS surface or 2nd day Air.We will not guarantee any shipment sent by mail
Canadian and Overseas Orders – We do not ship overseas or to Canada. We can
ship by air within the U.S. and suggest that your order be picked up in the U.S. and
transported personally. We require an import permit and the necessary U.S. phytosanitary
certificate with Inspection service is $40.00 We do not guarantee any order shipped out of
the U.S.
Adjustments
If any plants are found to be unsatisfactory, please notify us within 10 days
of arrival. No adjustments can be made after 10 days of arrival.
Proceed to Ordering Your Plants