Heirloom mums

This is my fourth year growing heirloom mums, and each year it gets more addicting. With the exception of roses and dahlias, it is hard to find another flower that comes in more shapes and colors and styles then heirloom mums. Bluestone Perennials says it well on their website, "Chrysanthemum are Queen of the Fall

Growing mums is a great way to extend your growing season. These flowers bloom in late fall when everything else has fizzled out in the garden. Keeping in mind, since they bloom so late in the season (Between Oct-Nov), they need to have proper protection to keep them from the elements. Here in upstate, NY our first frost date falls around the second week of October (sometimes earlier). While these plants are pretty resilient to frost and cold temperatures, it's the blooms we worry about and…

This will be my second year year growing heirloom mums. The first year I had six varieties. This year I added 12 more new varieties to the garden, and fell in love with mums even more. These aren't your typical store bought mums.

This will be my second year year growing heirloom mums. The first year I had six varieties. This year I added 12 more new varieties to the garden, and fell in love with mums even more. These aren't your typical store bought mums.

This will be my second year year growing heirloom mums. The first year I had six varieties. This year I added 12 more new varieties to the garden, and fell in love with mums even more. These aren't your typical store bought mums.

Heirloom Chrysanthemums are a late summer to fall blooming perennial that are easy to care […]

I cannot wait to see Apricot Alexis heirloom mums blooming again in my garden this year. You can purchase cuttings from King's Mums. #flowers #garden #farming #growflowers

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