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Mum–Fonti Orange–Vibrant perennial with striking blooms Window Box

Mum–Fonti Orange–Vibrant perennial with striking blooms Window Box

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SKU:fabx0029-redcrocus

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Mum, Orange Fonti Orange

Mum, Orange Fonti Orange

Description

The Mum, Orange Fonti Orange, also known as 'Fonti Orange' Garden Mum, is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial known for its striking orange blooms. These chrysanthemums are perfect for adding a splash of color to any garden or container. They are celebrated for their dense, bushy growth and long-lasting flowers that brighten up the autumn landscape.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. They make excellent cut flowers and are perfect for fall displays. Their bright color attracts pollinators, making them a great addition to pollinator gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Orange Fonti Orange
  • Common Name Common Name: Fonti Orange' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 12-24 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Asters, Sedums, and Ornamental Grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Pinch back in early summer to encourage bushiness
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly during the growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering
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