mum

Mums need to be watered regularly in order to thrive. The Chrysanthemum 'Virginia's Sunshine' should be watered deeply once or twice a week if it is not receiving any rainfall. During hot summer months, or in a particularly dry climate, it may need to be watered more frequently. Make sure to check the soil prior to watering. If the soil is still wet after about a day or 2, you can wait before watering the plant again. Make sure to water the soil at the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet. This will help it to stay healthy and vibrant.

Mums (Chrysanthemum 'Virginia's Sunshine') prefer full sun when grown outdoors. This means 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Though some afternoon shade is beneficial in hot regions, the plant will flower best in full sun. In partial shade, Mum may not flower as heavily. When grown indoors, place your plant in a south- or east-facing window that will receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Mums, or Chrysanthemum 'Virginia's Sunshine', should be pruned in the late spring or early summer, after the last of the blooms have faded. Pruning Mums should not be done too heavily, as this can lead to the plant becoming overcrowded and having fewer flowers. The best approach is to prune back only a third of the stems and shoots, cutting them back to the ground or to where the next set of leaves appear. This helps to control the shape and size of the plant, while still leaving some stems to bloom. Deadheading of faded flowers is also important, as this helps to maintain a neat and healthy Mum plant.