Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum spp.
Special Features
Popular for their spectacular autumn blooms in a range of colors. Excellent for borders and containers, attracting a variety of pollinators.
Plant Specifications
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Growing Chrysanthemum on Martha's Vineyard
Chrysanthemum x morifolium, the garden mum, is an indispensable component of Martha's Vineyard's autumn landscape program, delivering the richest and most consistent late-season color available in the island's perennial palette from September through the first hard frosts of October and November. Hardy garden chrysanthemums perform best in the well-drained, moderately fertile, full-sun soils of coastal properties throughout Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, where the island's mild maritime autumns extend the bloom season well beyond what continental gardens in comparable latitudes can sustain.
Deer browsing can be a challenge, particularly on young plants in fall, so siting them close to the main residence or in frequently trafficked garden areas is advisable. Estate Care professionals plant hardy mum varieties in spring for the best root establishment, pinch stems through early July to ensure compact, floriferous growth, and treat late-season chrysanthemum display as a signature element of the island property's fall presentation.
