Fall Garden Mum Milkshake Papaya Orange
$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 Papaya Orange' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a popular, late-season flowering perennial bred by Ball Seed. Part of the "Milkshake" series developed by Royal Van Zanten, it features striking, multi-toned papaya-orange decorative blooms with a warm tropical glow that shifts beautifully between bright tangerine, apricot, and rich bronze-brown centers.Plant Characteristics & Habit
- Growth Habit: Mounded, spherical shape with strong, flexible stems that resist splitting.
- Dimensions: Typically grows 14 to 24 inches (36–61 cm) tall and spreads 20 to 36 inches (51–91 cm) wide.
- Bloom Time: Late summer through autumn. It functions as a late-season color extender, with flowers opening gradually for an exceptional shelf and vase life.
- Foliage: Rich, dark green leaves that provide a high-contrast backdrop for the warm orange blossoms.
Growing & Care Guidelines
- Light: Requires Full Sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) to achieve the richest color and tightest mounding habit.
- Soil & Water: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture levels and avoid letting the plant face severe drought stress.
- Hardiness: Generally rated for Zones 6a–11, though often treated as a seasonal annual or border perennial in cooler zones.
- Benefits: Highly attractive to butterflies and bees, frost-tolerant, and low-maintenance