{"title":"Seasonal Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eGenus: Chrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mum, Garden Mum, Florist’s Mum\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia and northeastern Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eChrysanthemum is a diverse genus of hardy, herbaceous perennials and annuals celebrated for their profuse, showy flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. With a rich history in horticulture and symbolism, chrysanthemums are a staple of Canadian autumn gardens and floral displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"907\"\u003ePlants typically produce lobed, aromatic leaves and sturdy stems topped with large, daisy-like composite flowers in a wide array of colours including white, yellow, orange, red, pink, and bronze. Garden mums are popular for their versatility, thriving in beds, borders, and containers, while florist mums are often grown in greenhouse settings for cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering; tolerate light shade but blooms may be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 5–9; many cultivars are winter-hardy in most Canadian gardens with proper mulching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; pinch back stems in early summer to promote bushier growth and more flowers; deadhead spent blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eChrysanthemums have cultural significance in many parts of the world and are symbols of autumn and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eThey attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and can act as companion plants to deter pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eSome varieties are specifically bred for medicinal or culinary uses, such as chrysanthemum tea in East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eChrysanthemum leaves contain pyrethrins, natural compounds used in organic insecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/fall-chrysanthemum.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}