Garden Mum – 8" 🌼🍂✨

Nothing says fall in the South quite like the Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium). With its abundant blooms in shades of gold, burgundy, orange, purple, and white, the mum has been a seasonal staple for centuries, symbolizing joy, longevity, and cheerfulness. Native to Asia, chrysanthemums have been celebrated in art, gardens, and traditions for over 2,000 years, and today, they remain one of the most beloved plants for autumn décor.

✨ What It Means

Mums represent friendship, happiness, and abundance, making them the perfect gift or accent plant to brighten porches, patios, and garden beds during the cooler months.

🌿 Care Instructions

• Light: Loves full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not allow it to completely dry out.

• Temperature: Thrives in cool weather; blooms last longest in 50–70°F conditions.

• Fertilizer: Not needed while blooming, but for perennial planting, feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

• Maintenance: Remove spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers and extend the display.

🌎 Where It Grows Best

Perfect for front porches, patios, and garden beds as seasonal color. In zones 5–9, mums can be planted in the ground as perennials, returning year after year with proper care. In containers, they bring instant autumn charm to entryways and outdoor gatherings.

🌸 Complimentary Plant Pairings

Create a cozy, fall-ready look by pairing your mums with:

• Ornamental Peppers (like Chilly Chili or Midnight Fire): for fiery accents.

• Crotons: bold foliage to balance mum’s blooms.

• Pansies & Violas: for extended cool-season color.

• Pumpkins & Gourds: the perfect natural companions for seasonal decorating.

An 8" Mum is more than just a plant—it’s a tradition, a symbol of welcome, and a beautiful way to Invite Joy into your home this autumn.