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 hooldusFall colorOutdoorFlorist favorite

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Priežiūros apžvalga

Šviesa

Full sun

6+ hours keeps plants dense and colorful.

Laistymas

Regular

Potted mums dry fast — check daily in sun.

Temperatuur

Cool fall

Enjoy cool nights; protect from hard freezes.

Oro drėgmė

Average

Avoid wetting flowers late in the day.

Dirva

Rich, drained

Garden loam or quality potting mix.

Saugus augintiniams

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.