Key Features
- Produces beautiful chrysanthemum blooms featuring striking orange and white tones.
- Upright, branching plants create a cheerful and colorful garden display.
- Excellent for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
- Attractive blooms add seasonal color from late summer into fall.
- A lovely choice for gardeners who enjoy growing chrysanthemums from seed.
Growing Benefits
- Adds warm orange and white color to home garden spaces.
- Provides attractive blooms suitable for fresh floral arrangements.
- Encourages a rewarding experience for gardeners growing flowers from seed.
- Works beautifully in borders, beds, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
- Offers seasonal interest when many summer flowers begin to fade.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum
- Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial, commonly grown as an annual
- Colors: Orange and white
- Height: Typically about twelve to twenty-four inches, depending on variety and growing conditions
Growing Tips
- Start seeds indoors in a bright location before the outdoor growing season.
- Press seeds lightly onto moist soil rather than burying them deeply.
- Provide bright sunlight and good air circulation once seedlings develop.
- Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting them into the garden.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in their original packet or a sealed, moisture-resistant container. Keep them in a cool, dry, dark location away from heat and humidity. Avoid storing seeds in damp areas or places exposed to temperature fluctuations.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Chrysanthemum seeds are very small and generally benefit from light during germination.
- Garden chrysanthemums belong to the Asteraceae family, along with daisies and asters.
- Chrysanthemums naturally respond to shorter day lengths to initiate flowering.
- Seed-grown chrysanthemums can show variation in flower form and color compared with their parent plants.