Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) – 6-Inch Pot

The Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) is a compact, mounding flowering plant known for dense green foliage and masses of colorful fall blooms. Potted mums perform best in bright outdoor light and are especially popular for seasonal porch, patio, and garden displays.

Quick Facts

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum × morifolium
• Common name: Garden Mum, Chrysanthemum
• Pot size: 6-inch nursery pot
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, mounding
• Light: Full sun to bright light
• Water: Keep evenly moist; do not allow the root ball to dry completely
• Care level: Moderate
• Pet safety: Toxic to cats and dogs
• Bloom season: Primarily late summer through fall

Care

Light: Outdoors, provide full sun for the strongest growth and flowering. If temporarily displayed indoors, place the plant in the brightest location available.

Water: Keep the soil consistently and evenly moist while the plant is actively growing and flowering. Potted mums can dry quickly, especially outdoors. Water thoroughly when the upper surface of the soil begins to dry, but do not leave the pot sitting in standing water.

Soil: Use a fertile, well-draining potting mix that holds moisture without remaining waterlogged.

Temperature: Mums generally flower best in cooler seasonal temperatures. Protect container-grown plants from extreme heat and hard freezes.

Fertilizer: Plants purchased in bloom generally do not need heavy feeding immediately. Fertilizer is more useful during active vegetative growth before flowering.

Growth & Habit

Garden mums naturally develop a dense, rounded, branching habit with flowers held above the foliage. Mature size varies considerably by cultivar and growing conditions, so a single mature size should not be promised unless the exact cultivar is known.

Pet Safety

Chrysanthemums are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep the plant out of reach of pets that chew on foliage or flowers.

After Delivery

Do not repot a freshly shipped plant for at least two weeks after delivery. Repotting during the Blackwater Plants guarantee period voids live plant guarantee coverage.