Garden Mum Foliage With minimal watering

With minimal watering

These grow and bloom in late spring to early summer each year

These all provide a unique contrast between each other

It is most often grown as an annual for winter indoor holiday display

These are a favorite for many gardeners to protect their garden from pests while also pollinating the garden as well

Garden Mum Foliage With minimal wateringUnlike mums found in a florists shop, garden mums prefer cooler temperatures and continue blooming well into fall. Can mums survive frost? Yes, under the right conditions. Mums should bloom throughout fall until a hard freeze. Deadheading spent blooms encourages new ones to flourish. Insulate mums for colder weather by spreading a couple of inches of mulch or straw over the beds.