Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
Common Name: Garden Mum
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 11
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
Blooming Season: Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a week
Spacing: 12 - 30" (30 - 76cm)
Height: 14 - 24" (36 - 61cm)
Width: 20 - 36" (51 - 91cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: This midseason purple is an excellent performer in our trials, displaying a perfect ball shaped habit.
Timing | Flower Date | Black Cloth Response | Habit | Vigor |
Mid | 9/24 | 8 weeks | European | Medium |
This mid-season purple displayed superior performance during trials, with a perfect ball-shaped habit. Gypsy Rose Purple has a vibrant magenta-purple color with good color retention. Plus, its European growth habit and heat tolerance work well in the landscape. This variety is suited for all pot sizes in both black cloth and natural season crops.
4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 1/2 Bushel | H.B. | |
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