The Frequency Of Chrysanthemum Blooms?

Chrysanthemums, or mums, are late-season bloomers that bring a burst of color to your garden. The bloom season ranges from late summer into early winter, depending on your zone. In rare cases, mums may not bloom at all. However, most mums bloom during late summer, fall, and early winter when the days are shorter, with each bloom lasting 4-8 weeks.

Chrysanthemums grow to a width and height of 3 feet tall if pinched regularly during the growing season. Bloom time is determined by day length (12 hours or less), and buds start forming then. They prefer filtered light (6 hours daily) and adapt well to being planted in the yard or in pots. Early bloomers often begin flowering in late July, early fall bloomers show off blooms in September, and late fall bloomers start their stunning display of colors in October.

Chrysanthemums bloom naturally from mid-August to mid-January and are divided into those that flower mid-August to mid-September (earlies), before the frosts. Both types of plants are exceptionally hardy and long-lived, with blooms lasting about four to eight weeks when planted in cool environments. To keep your mums blooming all fall, follow these steps:

1. Water your plants regularly.
2. Fertilize your plants in spring and summer.
3. Mulch around your mums.
4. Pinch your mums.
5. Deadhead your mums.
6. Grow in borders and containers.
7. Plant outside from late spring.
8. Enjoy the beauty of chrysanthemums in the fall with their lush blooms.