Go Back Mammoth Mum Dark Pink Daisy

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Chrysanthemum morifolium 'Dark Pink'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconHummingbird Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Vibrant lavender-pink, yellow-centered flowers engulf the dense foliage creating a neat dome of color for more than a month. Bred by the University of Minnesota to withstand very cold winter temperatures. Superb for borders, edging, large containers or mass plantings. Herbaceous perennial.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Pinch new shoots in spring when they reach 4-6 in. tall and through summer whenever they reach 3-5 in. long. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    6-8'

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    3-4'

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower, Mass plantings, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Late summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Fast

    Seasonal Interests

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