Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association

Below is a partial list of the varietals grown in our organization.

Even though it may be cold outside and you might feel like cozying up to a warm fireplace, there’s lots to do in the greenhouse in January!
In January it’s time to:
1) Clean and prepare your cutting beds;
2) replenish your starting supplies;
3) Get your stools growing and producing shoots for cuttings; and
4) Establish your 2024 growing plan including the varietals and quantities you plan to grow. If you need some inspiration take a look at the main page of the ECA website – www.ecamumclub.org.  There you will find a link to a list of most of the varietals grown by ECA club members.
We all have our favorites and those that are reliable producers however, I encourage you to try something new.  When making your growing plan, don’t hesitate to ask for help.  We have many experienced growers willing to assist.
As you are bringing your plant stools out of dormancy you may find that you will have some non-producers.  If you fear you have lost specific varieties pass that information along to your friends and fellow mum growers.  Sharing this information will prompt others to start more cuttings and help replace your lost stock.
FROST AND FREEZE PROTECTION: During this time of year frost, ice and rain protection strategies should be in place. The stools will probably survive one or two frosty days in a row, however a 3rd frost might likely kill many of the stools. Protecting stools from rain (keeping the plants dry) promotes necessary semi-dormancy.  When stools are wet there is a much higher risk of frost kill.  Additionally a hard frost will often break clay pots in half because the wet media expands when it freezes.
The stools should be kept in this semi dormant period until 20-30 days before you wish to take cuttings. To wake them up and promote shoot growth feed moderately with a high nitrogen fertilizer such as our mid-season fertilizer (20-10-20) or Miracle Gro.

Come grow with us! We are an amateur garden club located in Seattle, WA – specializing in propagating, growing and showing garden variety and exhibition Chrysanthemums.  Our membership spans the greater Puget Sound region.  We invite you to join us and learn to grow these beautiful flowers.  We currently meet the second Saturday of the month at 10 am at Volunteer Park Conservatory in the Sharon Priebe Education Wing.  Annual membership is $15.00 per person or $20.00 per couple.

2023 Evergreen History

In the 30s and 40s many prominent Seattleites took interest in cultivating English Exhibition chrysanthemums as a hobby. The Seattle Chrysanthemum Society was organized during this time along with several clubs in the Vancouver BC area.  These clubs patterned the bloom classifications and show judging after the National Chrysanthemum Society of England.  During this period many large chrysanthemum shows were staged at the Seattle Armory.

The ECA was established in 1947 as an breakout group from the Seattle Chrysanthemum Society.  Since that time our club has grown, shown, propagated and shared mum cultivars from many parts of the world including the United States, England, France, Australia, Japan, and China.   ECA presently has approximately 200 different cultivars circulating among our club members.  Many of  these varieties are seldom available at garden nurseries or in flower shops. New stock is perpetuated from cuttings taken each year by our members and supplemented by specialty nurseries and club exchanges.

Over the years ECA members have been active and recognized on a national and an international basis in our hobby.  A past member and his wife (Ed and Maudie Hodgson) had cultivars named for them and listed in the British National Register.  Other members have attended or participated in the national shows in the UK and US and had the opportunity to meet the best of those growers and share those experiences with the ECA membership.  We continue to share our passion for these uniquely beautiful flowers with our friends, neighbors and fellow gardeners in the greater Puget Sound region.

We invite you to join us and learn to grow these beautiful flowers.  We currently meet the second Saturday of the month at 10 am at Volunteer Park Conservatory in the Sharon Priebe Education Wing.  Annual membership is $15.00 per person or $20.00 per household.

 

31 Responses to Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association

  1. Sue Joyner says:

    Kim, To my knowledge only one of our members may grow sprays. I’m going to get in touch with her and find out where she gets her stock. I’ll be in touch.

  2. Sue Joyner says:

    Don,
    Thank you for your interest in Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association. I have sent you an email containing ECA membership information. Happy Gardening. Sue

  3. Kim Wratten says:

    When we lived in the UK I used to grow what I called Spray Chrysanthemums on my allotment. They would be rust or yellow or mauve, autumn colors. Since living in the US I haven’t seen these available. Do you grow this type? I looked through the plant list but couldn’t see from the pictures if the anemone would be similar to what I was wanting to grow. Could any there help?

  4. Don Tapio says:

    Hello

    Please send me a membership application and also when is your plant sale in 2024? Would you ever consider doing a plant sale in the Olympia area?

    Thank you

    Don Tapio

    11812 183rd Ave. S.W.
    Rochester, Wash, 98579

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  6. Sue Joyner says:

    Terry,
    Thank you for reaching out to Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association with your inquiry about Frederick Thompson. I have reached out to our membership to see if anyone is growing this varietal. It does not appear that we have anyone growing that particular varietal any longer. If I hear anything different I will let you know.

  7. Terry Chatwin says:

    My neighbour is the son of Frederick Thompson. He is trying to find and grow Frederick Thompson in honour of his father after whom the flower was named whilst working at Woolmans Chrysanthemum nursery.
    I am trying to find this flower.
    Can you assist?

  8. Sue Joyner says:

    Ting, I have emailed membership information to the email provided in this post

  9. Ting Li says:

    Hey Sue,
    I’m interested to join ECA, could you please send me the info? Thank you so much!! ❤️
    Sincerely,
    Ting

  10. Sue Joyner says:

    Renee,
    I have emailed membership information to the email provided in this post

  11. Renee Bloom says:

    Hi Sue,
    Please send me info on how to join ECA. I live in Spokane, but can attend the meetings on zoom.
    Thank you

  12. Sue Joyner says:

    Kristin,
    I have sent membership information to the email you provided in this post

  13. Kristin says:

    Hi!
    I’m interested in joining! Can you send me the info?
    Thanks!

  14. Sue Joyner says:

    Thank you for your contact information and interest in Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association. Our next plant sale will be held on Saturday April 15, 2023. I have sent you an email regarding ECA membership. We look forward to hearing back from you.

  15. When are you going to have a plant sale? Our family would like to to join the
    Evergreen Mum Association

  16. Sue Joyner says:

    Our public plant sale will be held the 3rd Saturday in April 2023

  17. Sue Joyner says:

    I have emailed you ECA membership information to the email address you provided

  18. Roselva says:

    Our family would like to to join the
    Evergreen Mum Association

    Bolton family

  19. Roselva says:

    When are you going to have a plant sale?

  20. Members of Tulip Valley Gardeners want to reach your members about the opportunity to have an educational booth and/or be a vendor at the Mount Vernon Garden and Art Fair, on June 25th , in Edgewater Park. mvgardenandartfair.org

  21. Sue Joyner says:

    Vivian,
    Thank you for your interest in ECA. ECA membership information has been emailed to you.

  22. Vivian Larson says:

    Hello I am interested in joining the Evergreen Mum Association, my friend Jan Hunt suggested that I would enjoy it.

  23. Sue Joyner says:

    Fion, Thank you for your interest in ECA. I will send the membership information to your email

  24. Sue Joyner says:

    Hi Fion, Thank you for your interest ECA. Our annual plant sale is scheduled for April 9, 2022 at Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, WA. Our plant starts are only available for purchase the day of the sale at the conservatory. We do not ship.

  25. Sue Joyner says:

    Hi Steven, Thank you for your interest ECA. Our annual plant sale is scheduled for April 9, 2022 at Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, WA. Our plant starts are only available for purchase the day of the sale at the conservatory. We do not ship.

  26. Fion Yen says:

    When are you open for plant sale in 2022? Where can I find your cultivar list and how to order? Will you offer shipping option other than curb site pick up in 2022? Thanks

  27. Lan Guthmann says:

    Hi, I’m local and I’m wondering if there is any leftover plants that I could purchase or pre-order now?

    Thank you!

  28. Steven Place says:

    Gosh I would love to by some of those mums. Anyway to pay ahead of time and get some shipped in the mail or Ups . I would love to work a way. Thanks I know it’s a bother and all . But let me know if we can figure a way. I am so amazed at all the varieties. I only have what Kings mums sells thanks 10/28/2021

  29. Sue Joyner says:

    Lorie,
    I’m pleased that you found the information on our web site helpful. I hope that you were able to enjoy your mum blooms this past fall. If you live in the greater Puget Sound area we would love to have you join our club of amateur growers. Please let us know if you have any specific questions. Sue Joyner

  30. Lorie Kolby says:

    This was my first summer growing mums .. your info is priceless! Thank you so much.

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