Chrysanthemum morifolium

Garden Mum

Garden mums dominate autumn plant searches in the US and are classic florist flowers in Europe — dense color for porches and beds.

Easy gondozásFall colorOutdoorFlorist favorite

Galéria megtekintése

Gondozási áttekintés

Fény

Full sun

6+ hours keeps plants dense and colorful.

Víz

Regular

Potted mums dry fast — check daily in sun.

Hőmérséklet

Cool fall

Enjoy cool nights; protect from hard freezes.

Páratartalom

Average

Avoid wetting flowers late in the day.

Talaj

Rich, drained

Garden loam or quality potting mix.

Kisállatbarát

Toxic

Can irritate pets if ingested; keep out of reach.

Display pots
Keep evenly moist and in full sun. Deadhead to extend the show.
In-ground
Plant hardy garden types in spring for best overwintering — not always the same as florist pots.
Pinching
Pinch growing tips until early July (US) to encourage branching and more buds.
Winter
Mulch hardy cultivars after ground freezes. Many florist mums are not reliably perennial.