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Garden mum
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameChrysanthemum

“Chrysanthemum varieties” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026) and 1 more

Lightfull sun

“full sun” — Masson Farms Of New Mexico - Garden Mums

Waterwhen the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry

“Water when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026) and 1 more

Soil pH6–6.5

“soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026)

Hardiness zones4-9

“USDA Zones 4-9” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026) and 1 more

Spacing9–12 in

“Bushy compact varieties: 24-30 in (60-75 cm) apart” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026)

Height5–7 in

“Standard upright varieties: 12-18 in (30-45 cm) apart” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026)

Start indoors2–3 weeks before last frost

“2-3 weeks after the last frost date” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026)

Transplantspring, 2-3 weeks after the last frost date

“Plant garden mums in spring, 2-3 weeks after the last frost date for your zone” — How to Grow Chrysanthemum: Complete Care Guide for Garden Mums (2026)

Ready whenbuds open

“buds open” — Masson Farms Of New Mexico - Garden Mums

Edible partsornamental

“ornamental” — Masson Farms Of New Mexico - Garden Mums

Indoorsappreciate extra humidity

“appreciate extra humidity” — Masson Farms Of New Mexico - Garden Mums

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