Fall Garden Mum Milkshake Kiwi Bronze
$14.99
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 Milkshake Kiwi Bronze Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a popular, late-season ornamental plant bred by Ball Seed. Named alongside a family of fruity "milkshake" flavours, this specific variety is known for its deep, muted orange petals with a darker bronze center. It serves as a "late-season extender," meaning it blooms very late in autumn (typically around late October) to keep gardens colourful when other flowers have faded.
Key Plant Attributes
- Growth Habit: Mounded, uniform, and tightly rounded. It works exceptionally well in garden borders, patio containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
- Dimensions: Typically grows 14 to 24 inches (36–61 cm) tall and spreads 20 to 36 inches (51–91 cm) wide.
- Hardiness: Generally rated for Zones 6a through 11 (though some regional growers treat it as hardy down to Zone 5 with proper winter protection).
- Wildlife Value: Highly attractive to pollinators like butterflies and bees.
- Resilience: Highly heat-tolerant and frost-tolerant
Care & Planting Instructions
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) to ensure a dense bloom cover.
- Soil & Water: Needs well-drained, loamy soil. Maintain consistent medium moisture levels—avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but ensure it doesn't stay soggy.