Dendranthema x grandiflorum
syn. Chrysanthemum hortorum; Chrysanthemum x morifolium; Dendranthema x koreanu
Florist's Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum
Type Perennial
Hardy range 5A to 10A
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Average
Form Rounded
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are fragrant, showy, suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.
Environment
This plant tolerates some salt. This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.
Culture Notes Some cultivars need pinching to produce nice blooms or staking to maintain form, so check with your local nursery for the specific care of your plant. These plants are tolerant of heat and humidity. Leaving the foliage on the plant helps the plant to winter over. Division can be made in early spring. Cuttings can be taken early to mid summer.
