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Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)
Color Name: Golden Cheryl
Splendid golden-yellow outer petals and a dark red-bronze center. Has an outstanding mounded growth habit . Late season bloomer.
Growing Tips: Mid-season bloomer. Approximate bloom time October 5th.
Planting and Care of Garden Mums: Plant in a sunny location (at least 5-6 hours of sun per day). Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Space garden mums 18-24 inches apart. Always thoroughly water-in any newly planted garden mums.
Fertilize: Use an all purpose granular or liquid fertilizer per recommendations. Repeat accordingly.
Pinching: To encourage branching and development of compact bushy plants, it is very important to pinch back your garden mums in the spring as soon as the new growth is 4 to 6 inches tall. Use your thumbnail and index finger to remove or use pruning shears.
Flower Color: Yellow shades / Foliage Color: Green shades
Height: 12-24 Inches / Spread: 12-24 Inches
| Hardy in Zone: | 6 | | Blooms: | Fall, October | | Foliage Season: | Summer | | Exposure: |
Full Sun | 
Partial Shade |
| | Soil Moisture Needs: |
Moderate |
| | Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Characteristics: |
Cut Flower or Foliage | 
Container | 
Extended Bloomer | 
Hanging Baskets | 
Window Boxes |
- Border
- Mass Plant
- Specimen Plant
- Landscapes
- Combination /Monoculture Planters
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