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chrysanthemums


The hardy garden cushion mum is the most popular symbol of fall! Its bright cheery blooms and hardy disposition make it a great choice for fall gardens.

Always choose a hardy mum that is full and compact with little or no color. Mums bloom, on average, for 4-6 weeks so purchasing green plants ensures the longest show of color at your home.

For new plants. Situate your plant in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Amend the planting hole with Nature’s Blend or Cotton Boll Compost and mulch the base of the plant to prevent weeds, keep soil moist and add extra winter protection.

For established mums. Pinch back growth periodically through mid July. Pinching will produce more blooms and a bushier plant.

Fertilize properly. For healthier plants with thick stems and dark green foliage; fertilize regularly. Use a slow-release fertilizer like Milorganite or Family Tree Nursery’s General Purpose fertilizer once a month.

Bloom time. Mums are classified as early, mid or late season bloomers; however use this distinction more to coordinate season-long color, not to pinpoint an exact bloom date. Mums are highly dependent on temperature for blooming.

To overwinter mums. Plant your mums as soon as possible. Leave foliage up through winter for extra protection, mulch heavily after the ground freezes and water monthly through winter.
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Designer’s tip. Mums will continue to bloom in the shade if buds are already half open- any green buds will not open without direct sunlight. So feel free to add mums anywhere inside or out!

varieties


Variety
Color
Season
Cassia Bronze
Bronze
Early Fall
Gigi Coral
Coral
Mid-Fall
Jacqueline Orange Fusion
Coral
Early Fall
Lindsay
Coral
Late Fall
Barbara
Dark Pink
Mid-Fall
Mammoth Lavender
Lavender Daisy
Early Fall
Aubrey
Orange
Mid-Fall
Conaco Orange
Orange
Early
Hailey
Orange
Late Fall
Mika Orange
Orange
Early Fall
Nerola Orange
Orange
Mid Fall
Spicy Cheryl
Orange
Early Fall
Sunset Orange
Orange
Late Fall
Dazzling Stacy
Orange Daisy
Mid-Fall
Flamingo Neon
Pink
Late Fall
Flamingo Pink
Pink
Late Fall
Jacqueline Peach Fusion
Pink
Early Fall
Jacqueline Pink Fusion
Pink
Early Fall
Stacy
Pink Daisy
Mid-Fall
Adiva Purple
Purple
Early Fall
Beth
Purple
Early Fall
Delphi Purple
Purple
Late Fall
Pomona Violet
Purple
Late Fall
Regal Cheryl
Purple
Early Fall
Venus Purple
Purple
Early Fall
Contiki Red
Red
Late Fall
Flamingo Cranberry
Red
Late Fall
Granata Red
Red
Early Fall
Hestia Hot Red
Red
Early Fall
Lava Red
Red
Late Fall
Red Rover
Red
Late Fall
Savona
Red
Mid-Fall
Tabitha
Red
Late Fall
Bonnie
Red Daisy
Early Fall
Brandi
Red
Mid-Fall
Camina
Red
Early Fall
Mammoth Red
Red Daisy
Early Fall
Aluga White
White
Mid Fall
Bertha
White
Early Fall
Gigi Snow
White
Mid Fall
Grandeur White
White
Early Fall
Jacqueline Pearl
White
Early Fall
Prima White
White
Early Fall
Wilma White
White
Late Fall
Allegra Yellow
Yellow
Early Fall
Bethany
Yellow
Early Fall
Cesaro
Yellow
Early Fall
Erica
Yellow
Late Fall
Goldcrest
Yellow
Early
Golden Cheryl
Yellow
Early Fall
Malmo Yellow
Yellow
Late Fall
Mary
Yellow
Late Fall
Sinelli
Yellow
Early Fall
Sparkling Cheryl
Yellow
Early Fall
Viviana Yellow
Yellow
Late Fall
Yellow Giant
Yellow
Early Fall
Conaco Yellow
Yellow
Early Fall
Sizes available: Quart, Big 8", Jumbo 12"
Additional sizes and varieties may be available

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