I planted my mums bought from them in November and left them until they started to brown, cut them back to about 4" and mulched. I'm hoping they will develop and open up into flowers. Chrysanthemum plants come in a huge range of bright summer colours. I know this should have been done in spring, but since they have no room anyway, will it hurt to move them over 20 feet to a more open area this time of year? I want to plant them but know it’s In colder climates you need to store the mums in a dark cool place over the winter months. Last September/October, I spent about $75 on mums to fill in spaces in my garden and decorate my front porch for fall. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 6, 2014 - 8:37pm. If I plant mums now will they survive the winter? I currently have 2 pots that are blooming, probably for their last year. Do I need to cut anything back before I put them away in the basement? Thanks so much. Submitted by Debbie on May 26, 2016 - 12:10pm. After cutting my last bloom, they are all now blooming again. Mums are becoming more available in spring at garden centers, large home centers, etc. Please be sure, bearing in mind that your plants will need protecting from frost, to select a suitable delivery week from the dropdown menu during the checkout process. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on August 1, 2014 - 1:50pm. In autumn, chrysanthemums and asters are everywhere, from six-inch pots to bushel baskets of orange, yellow, pink, and copper mounded behemoths. Want to give your mum her best shot at overwintering? Well over 40 years ago, my husband was given a pot of mums while in the hospital. I live in Southeast Ohio. See above again, especially the advice for super-cold regions. There are lots and lots of tiny tiny flies that accumulate on the nearest window. From what I have read , the smaller bud size may be because I didn't fertilize them in the spring. Plant Chrysanthemums Early. Our winter aren't that bad when would it start drying up? This is a project in a small park around a flag for our church boy's Rangers Program. They are huge and I am excited to see how much bigger they will grow by this fall. I think it is too late to plant right? Button Chrysanthemum Detailed Care. Submitted by william b on October 9, 2014 - 10:22am, If I bought mums from the store in end of Sept and put them in the I had a beautiful, yellow, potted mum. There are lots of opinions, based on experience, on overwintering because often something works once, but conditions—weather, plant environment, plant health, etc.—at another time or place may never exactly match the original. The mums will be fine in the garage and in their orginial pots. I took the plant back outside for a day and sprayed it with flying insect spray but the next day the flies were back. I'd put the pots in the garage and water them monthly to keep roots hydrated. About once a month give them some water to keep the soil moist. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on September 22, 2014 - 3:02pm. You could try keeping your mums in their pots until it frosts and they turn brown. Do I need to put the dead plants in the basement until the Spring? Winter is fairly warm here... but dry. Good luck Robert. You can changes the odds in your favor by leaving the dead foliage on mums and asters instead of shearing for neatness. Then I slap myself on the forehead, take a deep breath and cry “You should have planted these in May!”. A lifelong gardener shares the endless lessons she’s learned from her garden over the years, in hopes of making your own gardening just that much easier! Plan to leave them in the pots. Don't waste them if you want them next year! Hardy Chrysanthemums. The term CHRYSANTHEMUM in ancient Greek means Gold Flower. Chrysanthemum plants come in a huge range of bright summer colours. Hi, Pat, It sounds like you got lucky. I kept deadheading them every other day, watered them, and kept them in full sun. ), Submitted by Pat Pope on August 5, 2016 - 5:28pm. Their shallow roots cannot compete with other plants for moisture. Browse our range of spectacular chrysanthemum plants - they come in such an array of colours and forms, we believe there is one to suit everyone and every garden. Perhaps you could slow down the process by pinching? I didn't get around to preparing soil in new landscape area. Thanks, Submitted by The Editors on August 19, 2015 - 2:01pm. Plant your perennial mums in the spring. Then plant outdoors in Spring. Lets face it once November gets here there is not a lot that we can put into the garden to brighten up the rapidly shortening days. I planted 6 mums last fall per instructions on the container (just getting into gardening and not realizing they should he planted in spring). Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 21, 2013 - 8:33pm. $6.49 $ 6. Am I supposed to prune it back? Submitted by MAN on November 8, 2014 - 10:16am. Mums generally bloom for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. They need to go dormant. In a pot, a chrysanthemum plant lasts for a few weeks inside. Submitted by Lindsay on May 12, 2015 - 4:04pm, I live in Northern Florida. This was and is tough winter and plants are slow to break their dormancy. This helps to insulate roots. Submitted by HOT lady on September 8, 2011 - 8:08am. Our Chrysanthemum range comes in 2 options from £10.99. All the energy is put into blooming. Garage will work. If heat builds up in the garage, vent it. That's why they're cheap. It is mid-July. Could you pls help me to Save this plant. Is their anything I can do to try to protect them so they won't die. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. So, here’s our advice: The risk of plants in pots is that their roots freeze. But if you're in Louisiana they would probably survive Winter . Submitted by Maybell on October 24, 2014 - 9:12pm. If you dig up the mums and replant in the next month, you are OK. See our Autumnal Equinox page for fall-themed advice, folklore, and fun, and read our Fall Weather Forecast to see what sort of weather to expect this autumn! Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on September 15, 2014 - 4:24pm. If your spring is mild, and you plant the mums in early March, you may get a spring bloom. In the early spring, you can plant the mums in the ground. If the mum gets pot-bound, you should switch it to another container. Did we just make a huge mistake? Is it easily re-planted in a better location? With a little understanding and a few simple tips, you can h… Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on March 29, 2014 - 8:41pm. These perennial plants are either hardy or half-hardy and can be grown in containers, as house plants or in a border – the trick is to buy the right chrysanthemum for the job. With fifty years of family experience in the company you can be assured that all my plants have been given the best possible start. Below about theirs thriving and coming back big! I was told my mums would bloom again if I planted them in my yard late in October. I just purchased 5 mums in pots from home depot can I leave them in their pots in direct sunlight? Chrysanthemum - Mum Plants for Sale - Buy NOW - Satisfaction Guaranteed - FREE Shipping - The best flowers start here! If not, not a big loss. I live in Zone 5-IL, too, and I overwinter many perennials in the garage, against a house wall, where it's warmer. Should we prune? Hardy Chrysanthemums found in: Chrysanthemum 'Hardy Patio Improved', Chrysanthemum 'Hardy Patio Mixed', Chrysanthemum coronarium 'Primrose Gem',.. We never get extremely cold, but winters do vary. It doesn't get very cold here. and planted them when they are just budding and even after they are spent, but not dead, in Aug., Sept. and Oct. Every single one of them has returned each spring and they are healthy and HUGE. Here’s how to keep your mums alive through winter! It had some good advice. They make a welcome late summer and autumn show in borders and beds, with the added benefit of providing perfect cutting material for floral arrangements. If you're planting tomatoes in a month or two and want to add some colour around them you could try planting chrysanthemums there too as, again, tomatoes like the same growing conditions. Hello! thank you in advance. Submitted by The Editors on March 14, 2016 - 4:55pm. Submitted by Sharkeisha on January 28, 2014 - 2:32pm. Submitted by joe bowers on September 11, 2014 - 10:53am. Would it be okay to store my potted mum's in my unheated garage? (How little? However, also being unaware of where they should be planted, they don't have enough room now where they are. You won't get flowers until about September, at least in northern latitudes. 2 is expected. Submitted by Robin Sweetser on October 25, 2017 - 3:21pm. Submitted by pann1221 on April 14, 2014 - 12:37pm. Why do they sell them in the fall??? I was going to cut them down to about 6 inches, put them on newspaper in my garage, and cover them with newspapers on top in a dark area while keeping them watered about once a week until I can plant them in the ground come spring. This is normal and happens when the mum is aging. DO NOT cut back the foliage. Do I plant now or keep them in garage? My mom also planted mums several years ago and they come back every year and bloom beautifully. I am writing this on September 19, 2018, and these mums are still hardy and getting ready to bloom. The Best Time to Plant Chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemum Plants at Sarah Raven Outdoor chrysanth varieties are happiest grown in full sun and shelter, in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 10, 2013 - 2:06pm. Submitted by CHaas on October 20, 2013 - 10:31pm. Get it as soon as Mon, Nov 30. Submitted by Paula TT on August 16, 2015 - 12:30pm, I live in Ontario Canada, gardening zone 5a. It's also adviced to pinch off the tops of stems in the spring to ecourage bushier growth and more flowers. Check out our Growing Guide for Chrysanthemums for growing and care tips. Could the sun have anything to do with the fading? Every month, check the dormant plant. able to leave them in the ground and not dig them up in the fall? Surround the plant with newspapers and place newspapers below the pot. Illinois Zone 5 We haven't lost an established Chrysanthemum due to cold in the past 6 years at least. If so, what should I use? I have planted them near end of October- fairly deep and I have left the potted plant out where it was placed and ignored it and planted in spring. Prune in the spring and cut back all brown or dead growth. Submitted by Laura on May 16, 2017 - 8:38pm. When it comes to mums, we buy fresh starter plants from the local nurseries each year. If you plant, Do not cut back mums. Location: Chrysanthemums are susceptible to mildew, so keeping the plants dry is a priority. Pick off any dead flowers or discoloured leaves. Dig up one part and replant it. I had a beautiful, yellow, potted mum. A few years later when we moved to our little farm, the mums, now spread out into many plants, came with us, again to be planted on the south side of the house and other places in the yard. thanks again sorry for the ramble :), Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on November 24, 2013 - 6:14pm. Don't try to plant the mums! The temperature in my garage dips down into the 20's but the basement usually stays in the 60's. Submitted by penny on September 3, 2018 - 3:41pm. In the spring, acclimate plants to light gradually and set them out in the garden after the last killing frost. Every year in the fall, I suffer a bout of mum madness when garden centers and big boxes brim with cheery chrysanthemums. Submitted by Phebelyn on November 16, 2015 - 11:14am. Chrysanthemums prefer full sun and well-draining soil. You may have a chance of saving your mums. Chrysanthemums (Dendranthema x grandiflora), often called "mums," are suited to growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 … Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 3, 2013 - 2:08pm. Submitted by Kimberly D Martin on November 5, 2014 - 7:33am. A division of BVG Group Ltd. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Vegetable Seeds. Submitted by Kathy Frankford on June 18, 2013 - 11:15am. Do we cover them for a light frost? Not everybody has it as good as you do! In the spring plant them outside and you should see new growth starting. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on September 8, 2011 - 4:15pm. There seems to be more of them the day after I water the plant. They are still blooming. Plant mums with tight flower buds so they last longer. So is it ok to take them out of the pot and plant them.I am on the east coast and the tempeture is nowc75-85 on the east coast. After it has bloomed cut off the spent flowers to encourage more buds. Submitted by bob grant on October 17, 2014 - 6:57pm, Where can u get chrysanthemums in Oct n what care is needed, Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 22, 2014 - 3:57pm. Should new growth have shown up by now? I didn't think it would survive, but I put it in the ground. Wait until the soil in the pot is dry 1/2 inch under the surface. Maybe they should be named spring mums instead of fall mums--the name is deceiving! Add some compost and/or aged manure to the soil in the spring. That is why mums are best planted in the spring. I have them outside in their original plastic pots. Learn How to Get This Beloved Fall Flower to Survive Winter. They produce lovely fall colors, but is fall really the best time to plant them? Should I just cut it back? That's where I overwinter most of my potted plants. Any advice would be appreciated. Submitted by L Spurgeon on September 19, 2013 - 9:01am. Good to know about your flower plants .Now I will ask my aunt (ms Ramla Bahadur) to grow these flowers as she has a beautiful house in Greenwood miss . Keep it in the darkest spot and water pot every month to keep roots alive. Spring, summer? I followed your instructions and now that it's spring - I am wondering when the green will start to come back? It was blooming when given to me and I had let the plant dry out quite a bit, by accident. Follow these tips: With a bit of forethought and care, you can keep your mums blooming year after year! Hardy Chrysanthemums here we come! They started filling out with blossoms around June and have been in full bloom since as long as I dead-head them. I have read that planting mums in the fall is not a wise thing to do. Submitted by peggy anderson on October 29, 2016 - 10:03am. Submitted by Judy on October 26, 2017 - 1:59am, Submitted by Joe on August 15, 2016 - 5:54am. I was considering leaving mums in their pot and planting them in the ground to decorate my walkway. Trim continuously starting now but not beyond July 4th? Submitted by Maureen Tegmeier on September 5, 2013 - 9:09pm. We offer a glorious selection of chrysanthemums, dahlias, roses, annuals, perennials, herbs, wildflowers and flowering bulbs. Or at what point should I plant them for best chance of blooming again next fall and not dying. If you overwinter them in an unheated garage, insulate them with mulch heaped around (put newspaper under, as palnned), keep the soil barely moist (this si one of those variables noted above), watch for fungal problems. Here's an article on how to take chrysanthemum cuttings: www.sarahraven.com/articles/how_to_take_chrysanthemum_cuttings.htm Hi. Read above and, if you really feel strongly about buying now, consider overwintering the plants in pots as explained above. I replanted a mum from a pot into the ground in December. I'm in Indianapolis and our winters can be brutally cold. So plant now! Water pots every 2-3 weeks to keep roots hydrated. Check pots weekly. Don't be discouraged. If this is the case, why are there very few mum plants available in the spring? I live in an apartment in San Diego and recently purchased mums and have them in pots. Which place would be best? After the first hard freeze--a night in the high 20's, heap 4-6 inches of loose mulch such as shredded fall leaves or straw over the plants. My birthday is today and my grandson gave me a large ot of MUMS that are bloomed ihe did not know what they were how do i take cace of them i live in a apartment???? But now that they are blooming again, should I wait to put them away in the garage when frost first appears on the ground? Submitted by The Editors on October 18, 2016 - 11:52am. If you plan outdoors, put plants in a sheltered spot and mulch heavily. Submitted by kevans1254 on September 13, 2015 - 5:16pm. It survived our mild Indiana winter and is growing tall, again. Cut off the dead stems and leaves when you see the first green shoots in spring. Submitted by Dane on October 17, 2016 - 8:59am. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on January 29, 2014 - 8:42pm. If you pinch them, they may last longer. Welcome to Woolmans; chrysanthemum specialists and suppliers of top quality plants and flowering bulbs. I know these plants bloom in fall - but when should I start seeing signs of life in the plant if it survived? What do I do to keep them alive over the winter so that I can put them out in the spring? They are still blooming. Some are now opening. This site is super! can i just insulate with the newspapers and that will be good do you think? Submitted by Jimi on May 28, 2015 - 11:48am. Keep them well watered after dividing. I bought 2 huge mums because I too go nuts in the fall when I see them. Hi, Joe, As the blog post above explains, mum—er, chysanthemums—purchased in the fall season are not suitable for planting. Usually, mums bloom in fall. Now spring is almost here and I want to start mums from seeds indoors and then transplant into bigger pots so I'll have plenty of blooming mums when September and October roll around. They were kept in the basement and we could not find a grow light so we settled for fluorescent lighting for 6-8 hours per day. Submitted by Doreen G. Howard on October 2, 2013 - 4:53pm. Submitted by Gerri Johnston on September 30, 2013 - 12:40pm. When should I plant my bloomed mums? Or, it may be that the flowers have matured, are browning and falling off. Submitted by Reen52 on August 27, 2013 - 5:49pm. Glad you like the blog. I live in Southern Alabama, near Pensacola, Florida. When is a good time to replant the pinched/pruned buds off mums if you want to grow new plants? Also, should I re-pot them in bigger pots? Hi Paula, I live in Victoria, BC (rainforest) I have no sheltered areas to put it into the ground or pot-it rains too much and will kill it. Mums are even-light bloomers, meaning they bloom when the days and nights are even in length. Thanks for sharing! Is it too late to feed them now, will it do any good? Store them? Keep it in a brightly lit position and water when dry. They start budding around Labor Day and bloom soon after. In spring, you can prune out the dead leaves before the new ones start to develop. Submitted by Betsy Sackheim on September 9, 2014 - 5:09pm. Is fluorescent lighting not enough? Keep your plants well-watered and deadheaded. Providing invaluable autumn colour, many outdoor chrysanthemums bloom up until the first frosts while some indoor varieties flower in December so you can enjoy freshly cut flowers at Christmastime. http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/garden-chrysanth... www.sarahraven.com/articles/how_to_take_chrysanthemum_cuttings.htm. I have bought those $1.98 mums at Walmart, the grocery, etc. Submitted by Sherree Austin on September 7, 2011 - 4:25pm. All our Chrysanthemums are hardy in all but exceptionally harsh winters. I live in Monroe,Louisiana I just bought 9 mums all 1 gallon. IT IS OCT.4 WHEN CAN I PLANT THEM?