Red Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum 'Red')
kris-AN-theh-mum 'Red'
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Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
in the Asteraceae Family
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Elevate your fall garden with this stunning garden mum, a vibrant splash of red that adds warmth and charm to any landscape. |
About Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos. Each of their blooms is made of hundreds of tiny flowers called florets. Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. Countless horticultural varieties and cultivars exist.
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Pros
- Fantastic blooms in late summer or fall (depending on variety) when most flowers are fading
- Great for borders, containers and mass plantings
- Pairs well with pumpkins and ornamental grasses for fall displays
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Are a natural insecticide often used in vegetable gardens to repel unwanted insects like ticks, silverfish, roaches, and Japanese beetles.
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Cons
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
14 - 24 inches
tall. 20 - 36 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
7a - 9b
(Usually hardy to 0° F)
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Tags |
Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Fall Annuals, Fall Color, Fall interest, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Grown as Annuals, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Popular For Fall, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Frost, Well-Drained Soil
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Bloom Period |
Fall
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Flower Color |
Red
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Commonly Planted with...
Ornamental grasses, Asters, Sedum, Pansies, Black-eyed Susans, Salvia, Marigolds, Snapdragons, Gaillardia, Coreopsis.
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