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Chrysanthemums
Adding colorful excitement in the late season garden when most other garden flowers are in decline, Chrysanthemum or Mums are woody-based perennials with aromatic, pinnately lobed leaves and spectacular blooms that open from late summer to early fall and last for weeks. Incredibly showy, the flowers come in a wide range of bright colors, shapes, and sizes. Perfect for beds or containers, they attract butterflies and bees and brighten the fall garden.
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum 'Bolero'
Adding brilliance in the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Bolero' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of large, up to 3.5 in. across (8 cm), rich golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers adorned with exceptionally long flower petals. Blooming from late summer to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage.
Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Pink'
Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Pink' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of lavender-pink, double flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with darker centers. Blooming in the fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the dark green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
Chrysanthemum 'Clara Curtis'
Noted for its early blooms and glorious fall display, Chrysanthemum 'Clara Curtis' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse, large, up to 2-3 in. wide (5-8 cm), warm pink, daisy-like flowers adorned with golden centers. Blooming from late summer to mid fall, the blossoms are borne atop stiff upright stems of deeply lobed foliage. They are produced in great quantities and literally cover the plant.
Chrysanthemum 'Fireglow Bronze'
Noted for its prolific flowering on a freely branching, mounded plant, Chrysanthemum 'Fireglow' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of rich golden-yellow, double flowers, 2.25 in. across (6 cm). Blooming in the fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the dark green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound.
Chrysanthemum 'Grandchild'
A popular variety, award-winning Chrysanthemum 'Grandchild' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse, large, lavender-pink, double flowers, up to 3-5 in. wide (7-12 cm). Blooming from early to mid fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage. This perennial forms a dense, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
Chrysanthemum 'Harmony'
Adding brilliance in the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Harmony' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of large, up to 2.5 in. across (7 cm), bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. As the luminous blossoms age, they fade to creamy-yellow and pale pink. Blooming from late summer to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage.
Chrysanthemum 'Jolly Cheryl'
Chrysanthemum 'Jolly Chery' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of warm red, double flowers adorned with darker centers. Blooming in mid to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the rich green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers. Ideal to brighten the fall garden!
Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks'
Adding brilliance to the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks' is a hardy garden mum sporting profuse and showy flowers featuring spoon-shaped golden-yellow petals adorned with fiery red tips. Blooming from early to mid-fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy, upright clump and does not require staking.
Chrysanthemum 'Overture'
Adding brilliance in the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Overture' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of rich russet red, daisy-like flowers, adorned with a bright golden center. The blossoms fade to terra cotta as the season progresses. Blooming from late summer to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage.
Chrysanthemum 'Rhumba'
A tropical sunset in the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Rhumba' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse coral-red, daisy-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a golden-yellow center. Opening from deep red buds, the blossoms lighten to coral-peach as the season progresses. Blooming from late summer to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the dull green foliage.
Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound'
A popular variety, award-winning Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse sprays of large, rich ruby-red, semi-double flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm). Blooming from early to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage. This perennial forms a dense, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
Chrysanthemum 'Samba'
Adding romance to the late season garden, Chrysanthemum 'Samba' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse rose pink, daisy-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a yellow center. Blooming from late summer to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the glossy green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound and does not require staking.
Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful'
Chrysanthemum 'Will's Wonderful' is a hardy garden mom featuring profuse, flamboyant strawberry-pink, daisy-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with golden centers. Blooming from mid to late fall, the blossoms are borne on branching stems above a large spreading clump of deeply lobed leaves. They are produced in great quantities and literally cover the plant.
