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Josephine Red Garden Mum-Hardy Perennial-Ideal for Borders 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

Josephine Red Garden Mum-Hardy Perennial-Ideal for Borders 6" Pot (Pack of 2)

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SKU:hm65-540-alt1-redcrocus

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Mum, Red Josephine Red

Mum, Red Josephine Red

Description

The Mum, Red Josephine Red, is a stunning garden mum known for its vibrant red blooms that add a splash of color to any garden setting. This hardy perennial is a favorite for its long-lasting flowers and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Its bright color makes it perfect for autumn displays and can be used as a cut flower for indoor arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Red Josephine Red
  • Common Name Common Name: Josephine Red' 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, as a potted plant
  • 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, Sedums, 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 rich, well-draining soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Pinch back stems in early summer to encourage bushiness.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during growing season.
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
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