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RedCrocus Orange Zest Garden Mum | Bright Orange, Pollinator-Attracting Perennial for Borders & Containers | Full Sun | Hardy Zones 5-9 | Cut Flower | Toxic to Pets 10" Hanging Basket

RedCrocus Orange Zest Garden Mum | Bright Orange, Pollinator-Attracting Perennial for Borders & Containers | Full Sun | Hardy Zones 5-9 | Cut Flower | Toxic to Pets 10" Hanging Basket

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SKU:hmhp0116-redcrocus

Pot Size

Orange Zest' Garden Mum Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Description

A vibrant perennial with bright orange blossoms and resilient foliage, ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens and containers.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for borders, flower beds, containers, and landscape accents to enhance visual interest and pollinator attraction.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Orange Zest'
  • Common Name: Orange Zest Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall, spreading up to 12 inches
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Lance-shaped, dark green leaves
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Contains toxic compounds; keep pets away
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Marigolds, petunias, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, early spring or fall
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
  • Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity: Average indoor humidity is suitable
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new flowering
  • Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; grow as annual in colder regions
  • Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface
  • Fertilization: Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
  • Special Care: Provide staking if needed to support bushy growth
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