Chrysanthemum Ruby Mound
A popular variety, award-winning Chrysanthemum ‘Ruby Mound’ is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of large, rich ruby-red, semi-double flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm). Blooming from early to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage. This perennial forms a dense, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
A popular variety, award-winning Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound' is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of large, rich ruby-red, semi-double flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm). Blooming from early to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers which stand out against the green foliage. This perennial forms a dense, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities.
- Grows up to 16-24 in. tall and wide (40-60 cm).
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in fertile, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter and general-purpose fertilizer. Water freely in dry weather. Plant in a sheltered location to protect your Chrysanthemum from strong winds.
- Pinch out the growing tip when the plants are 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) to encourage free-flowering, bushy plants. Cut back to near ground level in the fall. Propagate by division in late spring or by cuttings.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Chrysanthemum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 16″ – 24″ (40cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |