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Week 17 – April 26, 2024

Plant Information

Perfectly Orange Garden Mum

  • Perfectly Orange Garden Mum - Bloom
  • Perfectly Orange Garden Mum - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium

Common Name: Garden Mum

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 11

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 10 - 20" (25 - 51cm)

Height: 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)

Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Decorative, large flowers and great orange color. Note: Avoid large containers due to low vigor. 

Grower Information:
Timing Flower Date Black Cloth Response Habit Vigor
Mid 9/21 7 weeks Mounded Short

Large flowers and great orange color. Provides a welcome burst of color to the late-season landscape. Note: Avoid large containers due to low vigor. Avoid Spring flowerings due to poor uniformity.

4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 1/2 Bushel H.B.
Natural Season
Black Cloth
Pacific Northwest
Coastal California