Chrysanthemums are stunning plants with a bright, colorful appearance and an impressive array of shapes and sizes. They’re perfect for adding some color to your garden or growing in containers on patios.
About Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums (Dendranthema x grandiflora) are one of the most popular flowers in the world. These cheerful blooms are available in a wide range of colors, making them a perfect choice for any garden. While they’re relatively easy to care for, there are a few things you should know to get the best results. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to grow and care for chrysanthemums.
Chrysanthemums are native to Asia and have been cultivated for centuries. Today, they’re grown all over the world and come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Depending on the variety, they can be annuals or perennials. Most chrysanthemums bloom in the fall, but there are also varieties that bloom in the spring or summer.
Designing With Mums
Mums are a popular decoration for the garden and for places in your home. There are the tougher, more rugged mums for those who like to be out in the garden. There are also delicate flowers like mums which people prefer to keep indoors in pots on their kitchen countertops or office desks.
To make your house feel more festive for Thanksgiving, get some plants. You can find them at any grocery store-just grab a pot of chrysanthemums and you’re ready to go!
Growing Mums
Chrysanthemums are flowering plants, typically grown from between 1′-3′ tall and have an even breadth. The average height is 2′.
When and Where to Plant Mums
Planting a gardening with mums is the best way to make your garden look good all year round. Plant chrysanthemums in late summer to enjoy color during the warmer days.
Mums are a plant that need to be in full sun with water and fertilizer. They don’t like too much water, which can cause mold, but the plants will die if there is not enough.
Make sure you add compost, mulch, or other organic material when planting. This gives your plants the best chance at being strong and healthy!
Caring for Mums
If you want to keep water chrysanthemums alive, make sure they have enough moisture. The roots of these flowers are shallow and thirsty so watering them daily becomes crucial in summertime. Mulch is a great way to keep soil cool and moist.
Pruning chrysanthemums is a simple way to make the plant grow and bloom more. Clip off about one inch of your stem tops, two or three times per season for best results! Stop pruning in June, but only if you want flowers for the fall.
Mums are an easy plant to plant in new flower beds. They grow, but if you don’t want them to take up all the space, you can just divide them after a little bit of growth and then thin them once in awhile!
Pests and Diseases
The best way to avoid diseases in chrysanthemums is by providing the right conditions. Do not crowd them, give them plenty of air, and do not put them in shady areas where moisture will remain on their leaves.
Mums can be eaten by aphids, caterpillars and spider mites. Rabbits, deer and other animals usually won’t eat them.