About Chrysanthemum Seeds

Chrysanthemum, popularly called Sevanti, Guldaudi or Shevanti in India, is one of the country's most important commercial flowers — grown widely for loose flower markets, garlands, temple offerings, festivals, cut flowers and garden display. Alongside the commercial types, annual chrysanthemums like Chrysanthemum carinatum (the painted daisy) are grown from seed for their bright, ringed, daisy-like blooms in beds, borders and pots. Chrysanthemum seeds give growers a low-cost way to raise large numbers of plants, especially for seasonal flowering and nursery bedding.

Chrysanthemum seeds are available in hybrid and imported open-pollinated types, in single-colour packs and mixed shades covering white, yellow, red, orange and multi-coloured ringed blooms. Hybrid varieties like the Bijali series are grown for commercial loose-flower production with uniform, market-preferred blooms. Imported OP mixes with high seed counts suit mass bedding, borders and nursery raising. Chrysanthemum is a short-day plant that flowers as day-length shortens, making it a natural fit for the winter season and for festival demand — which is exactly when prices peak in Indian flower markets.

Featured Chrysanthemum Seed Brands and Products

Iris (RS Enterprises): IRIS Chrysanthemum Carinatum Flower Seeds, Iris Imported OP Chrysanthemum Carinatum Mix
Sarpan Hybrid Seeds: Sarpan Hybrid Chrysanthemum Bijali White, Sarpan Hybrid Chrysanthemum Bijali Yellow

Why should growers choose chrysanthemum seeds?

Chrysanthemum is one of India's highest-demand commercial flowers, with steady year-round sales through loose flower markets, garlands, temples and events, and sharp price spikes during the festival season. It suits open-field cultivation, polyhouses, pots and home gardens alike. Growing from seed keeps establishment costs low compared to cuttings and lets nurseries and seasonal growers raise large plant numbers cheaply. With good care, plants flower for weeks, giving repeated picking and a longer earning window.

How to Choose the Right Chrysanthemum Seed?

Choose based on your purpose. For commercial loose-flower production, pick hybrid varieties like the Bijali series in the colour your market prefers — white and yellow are the biggest sellers in Indian mandis. For garden beds, borders and pots, annual carinatum types give quick, colourful blooms. For mass planting or nursery raising, imported OP mixes with 300+ seeds per pack are the most economical. Also check flower colour, plant height, days to flowering and whether the variety suits your season and growing space.

Chrysanthemum Seed Sowing Tips

Use fresh, good-quality seeds for uniform germination and healthy seedlings.
Sow seeds shallow, barely covering them, as chrysanthemum seeds are fine and need light to germinate.
Raise seedlings in a nursery bed or protrays and transplant at 25–30 days.
Prepare well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination; seeds sprout in about 10–15 days.
Sow at the right time — chrysanthemum is a short-day plant that flowers as days shorten, so June–July sowing suits the main winter flowering season.
Pinch plants once at 30–40 days to encourage branching, more shoots and higher flower numbers.

Why Buy Chrysanthemum Seeds from BigHaat?

BigHaat is a trusted online agri-input platform where farmers and gardeners can buy chrysanthemum seeds online, including hybrid Bijali varieties and imported open-pollinated carinatum mixes. Choose based on flower colour, variety type, pack size, season and whether you grow for commercial flower markets or home gardens. BigHaat offers 100% original and genuine products from leading manufacturers at competitive prices, along with attractive offers, doorstep delivery and Cash on Delivery, making it convenient for customers across India to purchase quality products.