Fall Garden Mum Kickin Spicy Orange
$14.99
Sold as an Annual. Approximate Bloom Time Week 37
Please note these garden mums are grown at an Ontario Nursery outdoors. They are natural to bloom and have not been forced.
The Kickin' Spicy Orange Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) is a vibrant, early-season decorative bronze-orange chrysanthemum developed by Ball Seed. Known for its striking, deeply saturated orange-bronze petals, this hardy annual/perennial brings an immediate pop of rich, warm autumn colour to landscapes, porches, and container arrangements.Plant Specifications & Growing Profile
According to technical crop sheets from Ball Seed this variety features the following growth profile:
- Bloom Time: Very early season (typically starting early to mid-September).
- Growth Habit: Mounded, flexible, and heavily branched, creating a uniform, dense canopy of flowers.
- Plant Size: Reaches 14 to 24 inches (36–61 cm) in height and spreads 20 to 36 inches (51–91 cm) wide.
- Hardiness: Rated for USDA Zones 6a through 11 (tolerant down to -10°F / -23.3°C).
- Key Strengths: Excellent heat tolerance, high keeping quality, and highly attractive to pollinators like butterflies.
Care & Maintenance Requirements
To get the most out of your Kickin' Spicy Orange mum, follow these primary care strategies:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid letting the plant completely dry out or sit in standing water to prevent root stress