POMPON, CUSHION - BLUOCEAN® SERIES

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Filler Flower, Texture Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Excellent

BLOOM SIZE
➜ Variety Dependent
➜ 0.75–2.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–80cm

➜ Pompons can stay dry-packed for up to 3 days comfortably and safely

➜ Process poms by stripping foliage from stems, and giving them a fresh cut before placing in clean, fresh water

➜ Allow 4–6 hours of hydration before designing so the blooms become fully refreshed—especially when working with daisies or cushions; hydration will help get those blooms opening so they’re in peak condition for designing

➜ Always remove any foliage that will sit below the water line to help maximize vase life

➜ Pompons are excellent for floral foam, making them a dependable choice for centerpieces, sympathy work, and large event installations

➜ If a bloom arrives slightly compressed from shipping, give it a day to hydrate before judging its final shape—it will often round back out beautifully

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Excellent vase life
♡ Huge color range
♡ Great value in every stem
♡ Reliable year-round availability

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Not always considered trendy
✗ Frequently taken for granted
✗ Rarely receives enough credit
✗ Has been carrying the floral industry on its back since forever

What makes pompon mums different from disbuds and other chrysanthemums?
➜ “Pompon” describes the petal and bloom size, as well as bloom quantity per stem—generally referring to spray mums, with multiple small to medium sized blooms on each stem
➜ Daisies, cushions, buttons, and viking poms all fall under this chrysanthemum subcategory

Why do florists use pompons so regularly?
➜ Their perfectly rounded blooms naturally create rhythm throughout an arrangement, helping the eye move comfortably from flower to flower without overwhelming the design

Are pompon mums just filler flowers?
➜ Not at all—they're incredibly versatile and can serve as focal accents, supporting flowers, or colorful texture depending on the size and style of the arrangement

Would you choose pompons or disbud mums?
➜ Choose poms when you want a slightly airier stem—poms create finer texture, while disbuds provide a little more visual presence without becoming dominant

Are poms a good value?
➜ Definitely—combine outstanding vase life, dependable availability, and generous bloom counts and what do you get? One of the floral industry's hardest-working flowers, for everything from everyday arrangements to large-scale events and installations

☆ Incredible longevity
☆ Excellent flower-to-dollar value
☆ Huge color and variety selection
☆ Great coverage and texture
☆ Has saved more floral recipes than we'll ever know

☆ Carnations
☆ Roses
☆ Hypericum
☆ Alstroemeria
☆ Statice
☆ Waxflower
☆ Asters

☆ "Pompon" isn't a specific chrysanthemum variety—it's a floral industry term describing bloom form, size, and spray habit, generally referring to stems that produce multiple small to medium-sized blooms rather than a single disbud

☆ Pompon chrysanthemums include several familiar bloom types—including daisy, cushion, button, and Viking mums—all grouped under the same spray chrysanthemum subcategory

☆ Because each stem carries multiple blooms, pompon mums are one of the floral industry's best values for adding repeated color and texture throughout bouquets, centerpieces, and large event designs