Chrysanthemum x Morifolium "Garden Mums" Mixed Colours 19cm

Chrysanthemum ‘Garden Mums’

Botanical Name

Chrysanthemum × morifolium ‘Garden Mums’

Common Names

• Garden Mum
• Florist Mum
• Chrysanthemum

Product Description

Chrysanthemum ‘Garden Mums’ is a compact, bushy perennial known for its abundant, brightly coloured blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink, and red. These classic garden favourites are ideal for borders, containers, patios, and mass plantings, providing long-lasting colour throughout the cooler months. Perfect for South African gardens, ‘Garden Mums’ are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and highly rewarding for gardeners seeking autumn and winter floral displays.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–80 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Rounded, compact, bushy

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 stronger growth and abundant blooms
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
• Climate:
  • Prefers temperate to subtropical climates
  • Light frost tolerant if protected; otherwise treat as seasonal in colder areas
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
  • Pinch back young shoots early in the season to promote bushy growth

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:
  • Ideal for adding autumn and winter colour to gardens
  • Regular watering and feeding enhance flower size and longevity

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