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Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perennial-Perfect for fall displays Window Box

Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perennial-Perfect for fall displays Window Box

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Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Description

The 'Orange Zest' Garden Mum is a vibrant, eye-catching perennial known for its stunning orange blooms. Perfect for adding a splash of color to gardens, these mums are a favorite for fall displays. Their compact size makes them ideal for borders and container gardening.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for garden borders, container planting, and as a vibrant addition to fall displays. These mums also make excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Orange Orange Zest
  • Common Name Common Name: Orange Zest' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 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 to partial shade
  • 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 but ingestion may cause mild discomfort
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Asters, Sedum, 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: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Pinch back in early summer to promote bushiness
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
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