Chrysanthemum Jolly Cheryl

Chrysanthemum ‘Jolly Chery’ is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of warm red, double flowers adorned with darker centers. Blooming in mid to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers that stand out against the rich green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers. Ideal to brighten the fall garden!

Chrysanthemum 'Jolly Chery' is a hardy garden mum featuring profuse sprays of warm red, double flowers adorned with darker centers. Blooming in mid to late fall, the multibranched stems are covered with flowers that stand out against the rich green foliage. This perennial forms a compact, bushy mound. Easy to grow, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders or containers. Ideal to brighten the fall garden!

  • Grows up to 12-24 in. tall and wide (30-60 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.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 7
– 9

Heat Zones 2
– 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, H1
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Chrysanthemum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 18″ (45cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden