Chrysanthemum x Morifolium "Mixed Colours" 14cm

Chrysanthemum

Botanical Name

Chrysanthemum × morifolium

Common Names

• Chrysanthemum
• Mum
• Florist’s Chrysanthemum

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Product Description

Chrysanthemums are vibrant, bushy perennials widely grown for their large, colourful flowers that come in shades of white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. Known for their long-lasting blooms and versatility, chrysanthemums are ideal for garden borders, container planting, cut flowers, and mass bedding displays. They add brightness and texture to South African gardens, especially during the cooler months.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–100 cm, depending on variety
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, rounded

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • At least 5–6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Enrich with compost for strong growth
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering
• Climate:
  • Prefers temperate climates
  • Light frost tolerant if protected; otherwise treat as a seasonal plant in colder areas
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms
  • Pinch back young growth to promote bushy habit

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Late summer to early autumn
• Active Growing Season: Autumn to spring
• Flowering Season: Late autumn through winter
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Performs best with regular watering and fertilisation
  • Often used for autumn and winter colour in gardens and patios