Chrysanthemum(Garden Mum) mix

Overview and Features

Chrysanthemum, commonly known as Garden Mum, is a classic autumn-flowering perennial prized for its dome-shaped habit, vibrant colour range, and long-lasting blooms. The Garden Mum Mix typically includes a wide palette of reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, purples, and whites, providing a brilliant show from late summer to the first frosts.

These cultivars have been bred for compact form, dense flowering, and good weather resistance, making them excellent for pots, borders, and seasonal colour displays. Their reliable blooming and low maintenance also make them popular for seasonal retail.

• Height and spread: 30–60 cm high and wide depending on variety

• Flower types: Daisy-like, pompom, or semi-double

• Bloom time: August to November

• Foliage: Deep green, lobed, aromatic leaves

• Hardiness: Most are hardy perennials, though often grown as annuals in colder climates

Planting and Growing Conditions

Chrysanthemums are easy to grow but perform best when given the right conditions. They benefit from consistent sunlight and good airflow, which help maintain their neat shape and avoid fungal problems.

• Light Requirements:

  • Thrive in full sun (minimum 6 hours/day)

  • Too much shade reduces flowering and may cause floppy stems

• Soil Preferences:

  • Require well-drained, moderately fertile soil

  • Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites

  • Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal

• Planting Tips:

  • Best planted in spring for overwintering success

  • For autumn colour, potted mums can be added from August onward

  • Plant at 30–45 cm spacing for good air circulation

Watering, Feeding, and Pruning

Garden mums are relatively undemanding but will reward regular care with more vigorous flowering.

• Watering:

  • Water well when newly planted and during dry spells

  • Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal risk

  • Keep potted mums evenly moist but not soggy

• Feeding:

  • Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and mid-summer

  • Stop feeding by late summer to prepare plants for winter

• Pinching and Pruning:

  • Pinch out the tips in May and June to encourage branching and bushy form

  • Stop pinching by mid-July to allow flower buds to form

  • After flowering, cut back stems to 10–15 cm if overwintering

Seasonal Display and Garden Uses

Chrysanthemum mixes are brilliant for seasonal bedding, patio containers, and border highlights, especially in late summer and autumn.

• Best Uses:

  • Autumn containers and baskets for patios or entrances

  • Seasonal bedding schemes and municipal planting

  • Mixed borders and cottage-style gardens

  • Suitable for cut flower arrangements—long-lasting in vases

• Companion Plants:

  • Pair with Heuchera, Pansies, Asters, Sedum, or ornamental grasses

  • Contrast with evergreens for lasting structure

• Design Tips:

  • Plant en masse for a bold, uniform colour display

  • In containers, combine with trailing ivy, small conifers, or violas for balance

Overwintering and Longevity

Many Garden Mums are hardy perennials, but protection is needed for overwintering success in colder regions.

• Hardiness:

  • Hardy in mild UK and Irish regions (RHS H4–H5)

  • In colder zones, treat as annual or provide protection

• Overwintering Tips:

  • In borders, mulch with compost or bark after cutting back

  • In pots, move to a sheltered, frost-free area or insulate containers

  • Avoid soggy soil in winter—drainage is key

• Pests and Problems:

  • May suffer from aphids, mildew, or leaf spot

  • Space well and avoid excess moisture to reduce risk

• Size
  P12

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