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Mum, Red Cynthia Scarlet-Vibrant Late-Season Blooms 9" Pot

Mum, Red Cynthia Scarlet-Vibrant Late-Season Blooms 9" Pot

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SKU:hm09-493-redcrocus

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Mum, Red Cynthia Scarlet

Mum, Red Cynthia Scarlet

Description

The 'Red Cynthia Scarlet' is a vibrant garden mum known for its striking red blooms that add a splash of color to any garden. This perennial is a favorite for its late-season blooms and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Its vibrant color and long-lasting blooms make it perfect for fall displays and cut flower arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Red Cynthia Scarlet
  • Common Name Common Name: Cynthia Scarlet' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 18-24 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: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Asters, Sedum, Ornamental Grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Pinch back stems in early summer to encourage bushiness
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
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