decorative garden mum

This depends on the ambient temperature, sunlight exposure and the moisture-holding capacity of the soil. Your decorative garden mum should be watered at least once a week during hot periods. Water thoroughly until the water begins to come out of the bottom of the pot. However, avoid wetting the leaves of the plant, as this can cause fungal problems. During cooler months reduce watering to once every 2 weeks. When the soil feels dry to the touch, it’s time to water.

Decorative garden mum (Chrysanthemum 'Yohannah' HANNAH) prefers full sun or 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and bloom. It's best to place the mum in a spot with morning sun, as afternoon sun can be too harsh. Make sure the spot receives at least 4 hours of morning sun. If the sunlight is filtered during part of the day, such as by a tree or a building, that is acceptable as well. However, even without enough sunlight, this decorative garden mum will still grow, but may not bloom as abundantly.

The best time to prune decorative garden mums, such as Chrysanthemum 'Yohannah' HANNAH, is in the late spring or early summer, before the flowers have bloomed. You should trim them back by 1/3 to 1/2 of their current height. Also, cut back any areas of the plant that have multiple shoots sprouting from 1 stem. Doing this will allow the mum to take advantage of the summer heat and produce more vigorous flowers in the upcoming fall.