Garden Mums
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Garden Mums

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$17.49
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  • USDA Growing Zones 6-8 as Perennials
  • 1-2 Feet Tall
  • 1-2 Feet Wide

Some people grow these beautiful mums (short for Chrysanthemum) as annuals as a fantastic fall accent. However, these beautiful fall flowering shrubs will actual come back each year as a perennial in growing zones 6 to 8. These are great in window boxes and garden planters, especially as other plants begin to fade and lose color.

SKU:
CHYWBQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Shipping

Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.

Winter to Early Spring

We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.

Summer

If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.

Fall into Winter

We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!

Winter

Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information. 

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Autumn Sunset

Celestial White

Fireglow

Flamingo Cranberry Red

Flamingo Pineapple Pink

Flamingo Pink

Gigi Dark Pink

Gigi Gold

Gigi Orange

Katelli Bronze

Key Lime

Moongloow White

Moonglow Yellow

Morgana Purple

Morgana Red

Morgana White

Morgana Yellow

Mumma Mia Red

Orange Zest

Paradiso Pink

Paradiso White

Paradiso Yellow

Plumberry Plum

Stacy Dazzling Orange

Stacy Pink

Sundance Yellow

Wanda Bronze

Wanda Lavender

Wanda Purple

Jacqueline Orange Fusion

Jacqueline Pink

Jacqueline Yellow

Wanda Red

Cosmic Fireball Red

Cosmic Galaxy Purple

Cosmic Lunar Pink

Cosmic Meteor Bronze

Cosmic Solar Yellow

Chrysanthemum Uses

The most common use of garden mums is for fall color. These beautiful plants provide several flower colors right when other plants typically begin to fade. The flowers also provide a late-season source of nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. These are commonly grown in garden borders, combination planters, hanging baskets and mass plantings. Mums are also great for cut flowers. The flowers can survive for up to 2 weeks in a vase, however the leaves don't last as long. So most people cut the leaves off ahead of time. Chrysanthemums are available in several shapes, sizes and flower colors. Stems can reach 2-6 inches in height. Flowers can be .5 to 10 inches in diameter.

Chrysanthemum Plant Care

These plants require at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day. Be sure to plant these in the ground where it has well drained soil, or in containers that have drainage holes. We recommend watering once per week with a good long soak. An inch of water per week should be enough in most situations, unless its particularly hot outside. You can also apply a liquid fertilizer weekly, but it isn't required. Plant these 2 feet apart, center on center to give the plants enough room to grow. There are 13 different varieties of flowers of European mums, which is what is most commonly found and what we offer. Some of the best known flower types are daisy, spider, cushion and button. The blooms are also known as pompons or buttons sometimes. For more in-depth information, you can visit the National Chrysanthemum Society. Growing indoors or outdoors, we recommend deadheading the plants. This is done by cutting off the dead or sick looking flowers. This helps the plant give energy to the newer and fresher looking flowers and improves the overall appearance of the plant.

Caring for Chrysanthemum Indoors

If the plants are rootbound when you receive them, be sure to find a new pot that is larger to give the roots more room. The plants will need a sunny window, typically south facing. It will need at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. Be sure to keep the plant moist at all times, and not allow it to get too dry. If the plant does get too dry, you can give it a long soak to help it recover.

Interesting Facts About Chrysanthemums

  • Chrysanthemums are the 2nd most popular plant in the world, behind only the rose.

  • The word chrysanthemums is from the Greek words "chrysos" which means gold, and "anthos" which means flower

  • Chrysanthemum can symbolize happiness, joy, love or grief. This is dependent on the flower color and culture around the world. In Europe, it can be a symbol of inevitable death and popular in funerals. In the United States it is usually regarded as positive, except in New Orleans. In Feng Shui, it is believed to bring happiness and laughter.

  • Chrysanthemum can be used in tea and has a beautiful aroma and several health benefits including sore throat, headache, fever, dry eyes and indigestion. Boiling the leaves and the stem is common in Chinese cuisine as well.

  • Chrysanthemums are a natural insecticide. The chemical called pyrethrum, helps naturally repel mosquitoes and other insects.

  • Chrysanthemums are actually considered tropical flowers.

  • It's the favorite flower for the month of November.

  • Chrysanthemums are part of the “Four Gentlemen” of China. The plants represent the four seasons; the orchid for spring, bamboo for summer, chrysanthemum for fall, and the plum blossom for winter.

Chrysanthemum Plant Facts

  USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-8
  Flower Colors: White, Yellow, Red Pink, Purple, Orange, Bronze
  Bloom Period: Late Summer to Late Fall
  Foliage Color(s): Green
  Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  Height: 1-2 Feet Tall
  Spread: 1-2 Feet Wide
  Spacing: 2 Feet Center on Center
  Habit: Mounding
  Blooms On: New Wood
  Watering: Average
  Shrub Type: Deciduous

Garden Mum Scientific Names

These are sometimes called mums or chrysanths. They are part of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. These plants are native to East Asia and Northeastern Europe. The modern plants you typically find bloom much more than what is found in the wild. Here are the scientific names we offer.

Chrysanthemum ‘Autumn Sunset’

Chrysanthemum ‘Celestial White’

Chrysanthemum ‘Fireglow’

Chrysanthemum ‘Flamingo Cranberry Red’

Chrysanthemum ‘Flamingo Pineapple Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Flamingo Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Gigi Dark Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Gigi Gold’

Chrysanthemum ‘Gigi Orange’

Chrysanthemum ‘Katelli Bronze’

Chrysanthemum ‘Key Lime’

Chrysanthemum ‘Moonglow White’

Chrysanthemum ‘Moonglow Yellow’

Chrysanthemum ‘Morgana Purple’

Chrysanthemum ‘Morgana Red’

Chrysanthemum ‘Morgana White’

Chrysanthemum ‘Morgana Yellow’

Chrysanthemum ‘Mumma Mia Red’

Chrysanthemum ‘Orange Zest’

Chrysanthemum ‘Paradiso Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Paradiso White’

Chrysanthemum ‘Paradiso Yellow’

Chrysanthemum ‘Plumberry Plum’

Chrysanthemum ‘Stacy Dazzling Orange’

Chrysanthemum ‘Stacy Pink’

Chrysanthemum ‘Sundance Yellow’

Chrysanthemum ‘Wanda Bronze’

Chrysanthemum ‘Wanda Lavender’

Chrysanthemum ‘Wanda Purple’

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