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When I think of Autumn, I envision beautiful chrysanthemums. They dot the landscape with varying shades, from whites and yellows to deepest burgundies and purples. It is a reminder that cooler nights and days filled with brilliant blue skies scattered with puffs of white clouds are on the horizon. There are many different varieties of \u201cmums\u201d and unless you know the difference, you may be disappointed when your colorful chrysanthemums do not make it until the next growing season. Read on to learn how to grow chrysanthemums and understand their symbolic significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Perfect Mum for Your Garden<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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When selecting a mum for your garden, make sure you purchase one from a nursery or a farm stand that is hardy. Many florist\u2019s chrysanthemums are seasonal, meaning they will not survive a transplant to the outside. These mums have a limited root system and will most likely not survive a winter in your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mums will bloom from late summer through October. Select a mum with an abundant amount of closed buds so you can enjoy them throughout the fall season. Also, choose a mum that looks healthy with vibrant green leaves and is not wilted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nursery mums come in many varieties. Actually, there are 40 some wild species and thousands of varieties. They differ in size, color, shape of blossom, and number of flowers on each stem. Listed below are just a small selection of chrysanthemums.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cushion Mums<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 grow close to the ground with wide masses of blooms in a variety of colors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Brush or Thistle Type<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 tubular petals that are fine and grow parallel to the stem; look like bristles of a paintbrush<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Single Blooms<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 look similar to a daisy but their centers are a little larger than a daisy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Quill Blooms<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 spiky and quill-like<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spider Blooms<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 spider-like legs that are long and thin<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Anemone<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 have a central disc with petals surrounding the disc<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pompons<\/u><\/strong> (not pompoms) \u2013 globe shaped with petals that hide the center disc<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There are 2 kinds of Pompons, reflex and incurve Blooms \u2013 they curve either inward or outward. Below is an<\/strong> incurve <\/u><\/strong>type of Pompon.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Again, make sure you purchase a hardy variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information on growing perennials, refer to my post Continuous Blooming Perennials.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Grow Mums<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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After selecting your mum, you must consider a few things when deciding where to place the plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Mums like full sun to a slightly shaded area. The plants will become leggy (long and spindly) and produce weak stems if they do not get at least 4 hours of sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. They also thrive in well-drained, organic soil. However, chrysanthemums are quite adaptable to any soil, so don\u2019t fuss too much about the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Chrysanthemums will stay healthy in a free flowing area. Make sure there is enough air circulation around your plant, but not prevailing winds! Choose a location that is somewhat protected from the wind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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General Tips for Growing Mums<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Fertilize the plants in the spring to promote healthy growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Pinch new growth right above a leaf node throughout the summer and keep the stems to approximately 7 inches. Continue pinching until mid July. This will guarantee flowering in the Autumn.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chrysanthemums can become infested with pests and can be prone to diseases. For more information on how to prevent diseases and what to do if your plants have succumbed to them, click Chrysanthemum Plants and Diseases<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]\t\t

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If you have purchased chrysanthemums from a nursery either in the fall or spring, follow the instructions below to maintain a healthy looking mum.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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