Fall Garden Mum Milkshake Cherry Purple

$14.99

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Sold as an Annual. Approximate Bloom Time Week 42.5

Please  note these garden mums are grown at an Ontario Nursery outdoors.  They are natural to bloom and have not been forced

The Cherry Purple mum (often associated with varieties like the Milkshake Cherry Purple from Ball Seed is a vibrant, fall-blooming garden chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) prized for its rich, plum-to-fuchsia purple double blooms and neat mounded habit. 
Plant Profile & Specifications
  • Height & Spread: Typically grows 14 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 36 inches wide, forming a compact, rounded sphere.
  • Bloom Time: Late summer through mid-to-late fall (September into October).
  • Hardiness Zones: Generally hardy in USDA zones 4–9, though frequently treated as a seasonal annual in colder container displays.
  • Foliage: Dense, dark green, fragrant, and fern-like.
  • Care Requirements
  • Light: Thrives best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
  • Watering: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Do not let it dry out completely while flowering, but avoid letting it sit in soggy soil. Containers require more frequent watering during dry spells.