Mum, a plant that is simply beautiful
Mums are a must-have in a beautiful Fall garden! They are hardy in zones 5-9, so you can enjoy them year after year with some basic care.
Basics
5-9
This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Summer,Fall
Red
How to plant & care for Mum
Mums like to be watered regularly. Make sure you give them a good drink whenever the top of the soil is dry, especially in the hotter months!
Plant your chrysanthemums where they will get a lot of sunshine. Not only will they be happy in the sun, they will bloom to their fullest potential, making you happy too!
Prune your mums in spring for best results.
Mums can be propgated in early spring by dividing new growth or by dipping the base of a stem in rooting hormone and then planting.
Use a balanced all-purpose fertilizer several times a year.
Diseases often seen on Mum
Look out for diseases like powedery mildew, gray mold, stunt, leaf spots and brown rust as they can all affect your mums.
