garden mum

Garden mums should be watered regularly so that the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged. You should water your garden mum at least once a week by thoroughly soaking the soil. In periods of dry weather, the plant may need to be watered more frequently. Checking the soil twice a week should indicate when it is time to add water. Avoid splashing water onto the foliage and immediately dispose of any run-off.

Garden mums (Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Bedazzled Bronze') need at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day in order for the flowers to bloom and the plant to remain healthy. To achieve the desired bronzed and vibrant foliage, 6 to 8 hours of direct sun every day is preferred. Garden mums should be placed in full sun areas that are sheltered from harsh winds. Make sure the mums receive morning sun and shade from the hot afternoon sun.

Garden mums (Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Bedazzled Bronze') should be pruned to promote healthy growth and shape. Pruning should be done in spring, just as the garden mums start to put forth new leaves and stems. The garden mums should be pruned back by about a third to a half of their current height. This will encourage strong and healthy branches to grow that will eventually bear an abundance of blooms in the summer. Make sure to take care not to remove all of the last year’s growth since this will deprive the plant of vital energy for growth and flowering. After pruning, be sure to feed the plant with a balanced fertilizer to promote growth and flowering.