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Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perfect for Autumn Gardens 12" Pot

Orange Zest Garden Mum-Perfect for Autumn Gardens 12" Pot

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Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Mum, Orange Orange Zest

Description

The 'Orange Zest' Garden Mum is a vibrant, eye-catching plant known for its stunning orange blooms. It adds a splash of color to any garden or container, making it a popular choice for autumn displays.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, containers, and as a cut flower. Perfect for adding seasonal color to gardens and patios.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Mum, Orange Orange Zest
  • Common Name Common Name: Orange Zest' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 18-24 inches tall
  • 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, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate 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, and ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, 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 zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering
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