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RedCrocus Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perennial-Autumn flowering plant 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

RedCrocus Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perennial-Autumn flowering plant 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

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SKU:hm65-501-alt1-redcrocus

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Mum, Orange Orange Zest - Plant Catalog

Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Description

The 'Orange Zest' Garden Mum is a vibrant, autumn-flowering perennial known for its striking orange blooms. This plant adds a splash of color to gardens and containers, making it a popular choice for fall displays. Its compact growth habit and abundant flowers make it a standout in any landscape.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Ideal for adding late-season color to gardens and landscapes. Excellent as a cut flower for autumn 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 sufficient 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, Sedum, 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 loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Average to moderate humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones for winter protection.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Pinch back in early summer to promote bushier growth.
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