Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum 'Bonnie Red'

Chrysanthemumx grandiflorum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Species
x grandiflorum (gran-dih-FLOR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Milford, Connecticut

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 8a) | October 2023 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Planted in large container as a perennial.

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Kansas City, MO | September 2015 | neutral

I have a Red Bonnie mum in a pot on my patio & want to plant it in the garden. When is it best to do this. I do want to enjoy it on the...Read More

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