Chrysanthemum morifolium (Garden Mums Plant)

Chrysanthemum morifolium (Garden Mums Plant)

Chrysanthemum morifolium (Garden Mums Plant)

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Chrysanthemum morifolium – Classic Garden Mums with Vibrant, Long-Lasting Blooms

Chrysanthemum morifolium, commonly known as the Garden Mum or Florist’s Chrysanthemum, is a timeless favourite for adding colour, structure, and charm to any garden or patio. Renowned for its abundant, daisy-like blooms in a wide range of colours — from soft pastels to vivid oranges, pinks, reds, and yellows — this hardy perennial brings warmth and cheer to outdoor spaces, particularly through the cooler months when other plants begin to fade.

Key Features

  • Brilliant Seasonal Colour: Produces masses of bright, full blooms in late summer and autumn, providing a spectacular display when most other plants have finished flowering.
  • Wide Range of Colours: Available in an array of tones — from classic whites and yellows to rich pinks, purples, and bronzes — to suit any garden palette.
  • Long-Lasting Flowers: Known for its extended flowering period, ensuring weeks of vibrant garden colour or cut-flower enjoyment.
  • Low-Maintenance: A tough, easy-to-grow perennial that thrives in most Australian garden conditions with minimal care once established.
  • Perfect for Borders & Pots: Ideal for mass planting, mixed borders, and containers on patios, verandahs, or balconies.
  • Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to support a healthy garden ecosystem.

Growing Tips for Chrysanthemum morifolium

  • Sunlight: Prefers full sun for the best bloom production, but tolerates partial shade in warmer regions.
  • Soil: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter for strong growth and prolific flowering.
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist — avoid letting it dry out completely during active growth or flowering.
  • Fertiliser: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser during spring and early summer to promote lush growth and abundant buds.
  • Pruning: Pinch back young shoots in early summer to encourage bushier growth. After flowering, cut back to tidy up and prepare for next season.

Whether you’re brightening up a front entrance, filling patio pots, or adding bold colour to your garden beds, Chrysanthemum morifolium delivers dependable beauty and lasting impact. Loved by home gardeners and landscapers alike, these classic mums bring easy, cheerful elegance to any Australian garden.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation

Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming

Water consistently but avoid waterlogging

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: May be susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew

Mature height: 60 cm

Mature width: 45 cm

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Younger plants might go into winter dormancy when not in their normal climatic habitat (e.g. in Sydney).

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Late summer to autumn

Fruit: No

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