Padre Tricolor Mum (Chrysanthemum 'Padre Tricolor')
kris-AN-theh-mum 'Padre TRY-kul-or
Deciduous Perennial
(usually grown as an annual near you)
in the Asteraceae Family
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A grower's surprise -- three different Padre-series mum colors combined in one pot for a vibrant, ever-changing fall display.
Chrysanthemum 'Padre Tricolor' is a mixed combo planting from Gediflora's Padre series of Belgian Mums, combining three different colors -- drawn from the series' Bronze, Yellow, Red, White, Purple, and Orange selections -- in a single container. Exactly which three colors appear varies by pot, giving each planting its own one-of-a-kind look. Like its single-color Padre-series siblings, it shows the dense, ball-shaped flowering habit characteristic of Belgian Mums, blooming around mid-September. Botanically a tender perennial, it is grown and sold here as a fall annual.
Pros
Three mum colors in a single container for built-in variety
Dense, ball-shaped Belgian Mum flowering habit
Low-maintenance, easy-care annual
Attracts late-season pollinators
Cons
Exact color combination varies by pot -- a fun surprise, but not a guaranteed look
Typically grown as a disposable fall annual in Chicago's climate
Needs consistent moisture to avoid wilting
Highlights
Part of Gediflora's well-regarded Belgian Mums Padre series
A unique three-color surprise in every pot
Classic dome/ball-shaped bloom form
Plant Data
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium
Tags
Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Fall Annuals, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Grown as Annuals, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Potentially Allergenic, Pre-Made Containers, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Frost
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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