Oh dear! I would give it a try. They do normally sprout from their bases in spring and there will be potential bud tissue there I'm sure. You will probably have to ever winter of course and take new cuttings off either these new shoots or from the base. Just don't over water of course whilst it can suck it up.

Oh, what a pain - I doubt, though, that I'd have learnt any new words Spritz, but would probably have been shocked to hear any 'new words' of that ilk from you!

It's likely to live. Worth a try, anyway! I hear that it's good to talk to your plants, but I'm not sure that that kind of language helps! lol

So is it best to pot it on, as it appears to be pretty congested, and keep it under glass, do you think?

The words were "%**&!!9**& and $&**"!!**".....Bamboo. LOL.

It has a good chance to make new growth. How about the rest of the plant? can you take cuttings, even with the main stem having no leaves, will root like hardwood cuttings. I doubt I could learn any new words Barbara. Lol.

Goodness these all came in while I was doing my speedy typing.

go for it Spritz-- you've nothing to lose except a bit of time & compost :o))

Oh yea, Spritz I know all those, and loads more, lol!

Now i'm chuckling at the image of it happening ....... i'd have been livid and would've really let rip ..... loudly !!!

Hey! I thought you were my friend, Louise! Stop laughing! :-(((

Docbob - I didn't think of cuttings - I just cut off the flowered stems and put them in water. Maybe I'll chop a few pieces off and try.

I'll pot up the sad remains, too. Thanks all!

You've nothing to lose by seeing if the root and stub of stem can regrow. Taking whatever cuttings you can with the top growth could see you with a whole lot of pink chrysanthemum plantlets for sale at next year's open days.

Good thinking, Beattie! I'll do that tomorrow. Is that done by taking off non -flowering shoots, please? Or using the stem??

Spritzhenry, I'm shocked that a lady of your standing would even know such language! Lol
Did OH and Henry cover their ears?

Good luck with the cuttings etc. xx

They weren't around, Ian....luckily! Thanks - I don't quite know how to do the cuttings yet, but I'm sure someone will tell me!

Google's not being that helpful Spritz. Lots of sites tell you to take cuttings in spring - could you consider dropping your new plant then at all? All agree that it's really easy to get them to strike, so just go for it - you've got nothing to lose. This page has a little help -
http://www.chrysanthemums.info/FAQs/faqs.htm#propagate

Sorry I didn't reply...Henry had another fit at that moment, so we had to deal with all that. I can't think straight at the moment, we're trying to get hold of the vet.

I'll catch up later. :-((

Sorry poor Henry's so unwell. The chrysanth can wait, I hope Henry's better today.

Yes, thanks - until the next time! We have an appointment for tomorrow, so I should get the chrysanth sorted today, I hope.