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Como Red Garden Mum-Hardy Perennial-Attracts Pollinators 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

Como Red Garden Mum-Hardy Perennial-Attracts Pollinators 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

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Mum, Red Como Red

Description

The 'Red Como Red' Garden Mum is a vibrant, eye-catching plant known for its rich, red blooms that add a splash of color to any garden. This hardy perennial is a favorite for fall displays and provides a burst of color when many other plants are winding down for the season.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Perfect for adding late-season color to gardens and landscapes. Also suitable for cut flower arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Red Como Red
  • Common Name Common Name: Como Red' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 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, attracts butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • 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, ornamental grasses, and sedums

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 encourage bushiness
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
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