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

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Species: x grandiflorum (gran-dih-FLOR-um)
Cultivar: Bonnie Red
Additional cultivar information: (PP18886; EC Prophets Series; aka Yobonnie)
Hybridized by Yoder Brothers 2007

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

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