🌿 Hardy Mums
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
This classic fall-and-spring bloomer produces cheerful assorted colored flower heads, delivering an instant burst of seasonal color to containers, beds, and porches.
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Hybrid with origins in East Asia (China)
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade for the heaviest bloom
💧 Water: Water regularly in well-drained soil
📏 Size: Matures to 1-2 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers naturally set for fall and spring, though blooming pots are available year-round
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for containers, seasonal color displays, and mass beds
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone to keep the blooms coming.