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RedCrocus Cosmic Fireball Red Garden Mum | Vibrant Red Blooms | Attracts Pollinators | Container & Garden Bed Plant | Hardy Zones 4-9 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

RedCrocus Cosmic Fireball Red Garden Mum | Vibrant Red Blooms | Attracts Pollinators | Container & Garden Bed Plant | Hardy Zones 4-9 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

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SKU:hm450383-redcrocus

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Cosmic Fireball Red' Garden Mum Mum, Red Cosmic Fireball Red

Description

A compact perennial featuring vibrant red blooms that brighten any garden from late summer to fall. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to its fiery blossoms, making it a popular choice for borders and containers.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for garden beds, borders, container plantings, and floral arrangements. Perfect for adding color to sunny or partially shaded locations in your landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Cosmic Fireball Red'
  • Common Name: Cosmic Fireball Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth: Typically 18-24 inches tall and wide, with bushy, compact growth
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, dark green, ovate leaves
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to fall (August to October)
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested by pets
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Marigolds, petunias, and other summer bedding plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost, placing in well-drained soil with full sun.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
  • Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Average indoor or outdoor humidity is fine
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early spring
  • Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones, or bring inside in containers
  • Planting Depth: Plant so that the crown is level with the soil surface
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer
  • Special Care: Provide staking if needed for tall or heavy-flowered varieties
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