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