Florist's daisy

Florist's daisy Care

Chrysanthemum morifolium

What is the plant

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is a species of perennial plant from family Asteraceae. It grows as a perennial herbaceous or slightly woody plant on the ground. In China, these plants have been around since 500 BC.

Chrysanthemum morifolium is the scientific name for an old fashioned favorite commonly known as garden mum or florist's chrysanthemum. This perennial autumn bloomer is a versatile plant most often used in flower beds or containers. The long stems and big blooms, available in colors ranging from lavender and white to yellow, red and orange, make garden mums ideal for cut flower bouquets. Garden mums reach mature heights of 12 to 36 inches.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-5°C - 5°C

Hardiness zone

5a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the daisy deeply after planting, and then water regularly throughout the season. Water at the base of the plant, using a garden hose or soaker to wet the soil to a depth of 5 to 6 inches. Avoid watering from above, as wet foliage places the mums at risk of rot and other diseases.
Fertilizer
These are heavy feeders. Give them a time-release fertilizer in the spring, then feed monthly with a water-soluble balanced fertilizer until late summer. As flower buds begin to develop, increase the feeding to twice a month.
Sunlight
Keep Chrysanthemum morifolium in natural bright light or in direct sunlight.

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Soil
Although mums prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5, they adapt to nearly any type of well-drained soil.
Temperature
Mums do best in moderate climate conditions. Extreme heat may cause the plants to struggle, and regions with hard winter freezing may see plants succumb to cold unless they are covered with deep mulch. If prepared, they can survive winters with temperatures down to -28.8°C (-20°F).
Popularity
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