Description

The Mum, Bronze Copper Coin Bronze, is a stunning garden mum known for its vibrant coppery-bronze blooms. This perennial is a favorite for fall gardens, providing a burst of color when many other plants have finished blooming. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders and containers.

Suggested Uses

This plant is perfect for adding autumn color to garden beds, borders, and containers. It also makes an excellent cut flower for indoor arrangements.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Mum, Bronze Copper Coin Bronze
• Common Name: Copper Coin Bronze' Garden Mum
• Size & Growth: Typically grows 1-3 feet tall and wide
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Foliage Type: Deciduous
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
• Indoor Friendly: Yes, as a potted plant
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Warning: Non-toxic, but ingestion may cause mild discomfort
• Fragrant: No
• Cut Flower: Yes
• Grows Well With: Asters, ornamental grasses, and other fall-blooming perennials

Care Tips

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