Person holding a large bouquet of heirloom chrsanthemums that have been disbudded.

Disbudded Mums

If you want a larger, showier bloom, disbudding is an option. Disbudding is popular among many growers, particularly people who competitively show chrysanthemums. Disbudding is the process of strategically removing branches and buds so the plant focuses its energy on a few very large blooms. Not every variety is good for disbudding.