Fall Garden Mum Pamela Pink
$14.99
Sold as an Annual. Approximate Bloom Time Week 39
Please note these garden mums are grown at an Ontario Nursery outdoors. They are natural to bloom and have not been forced
The Pamela™ Pink Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a highly vigorous, mid-to-late season biennial plant developed by Syngenta Flowers. Known for its exceptional durability and strong, well-branched growth habit, this variety is highly favored for fall landscaping and seasonal patio displays.
Key Characteristics & Performance
- Flowers: Produces large, striking pink to lavender blooms that completely cover its dense foliage at peak bloom.
- Growth Habit: Forms a tight, compact, and naturally rounded mound reaching 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) in height with an equally bushy spread.
- Temperature Tolerance: It exhibits vastly superior temperature tolerance compared to other common varieties (like the Nikki™ family), keeping its color consistent even through shifting late-summer heat and early-autumn chills.
- Hardiness: Generally grown as a fall annual or biennial across USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9.
Ideal Growing Conditions
- Light Requirement: Thrives best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light daily) for maximum flower production and density, but it can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil & Watering: Prefers rich, fertile, and very well-draining soil. Water deeply when the top inch of soil starts to dry out, keeping the water focused at the base of the plant to protect the dense foliage from moisture-related diseases.
- Versatility: Due to its high vigor, it performs excellently when grown in medium to large decorative pots as well as mass-planted directly into garden borders