Chrysanthemum 5 Alarm

Mum

5-Alarm is a gorgeous decorative mum and has a radiant, deep red flower.  5-Alarm is an easy to grow perennial that prefers to be planted in an area that receives full sun, but can get by with a half day of direct sunshine. 

Height 18-24 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips For best growth, plant your fall mums in fertile well drained soil.  Plant at least 6 weeks before a heavy frost to establish itself, therefore increasing its chances of returning the next year!  These lustrous lovelies will grow 18-24”  tall, full and bushy, so they should be planted 18-24” apart.  Color from late Summer through the Fall.  Having good circulation between the plants will help reduce the chance of powdery mildew on your plants.

Interesting Notes Chrysanthemum is from the Greek, chrysos (gold) and anthoas (flower)   The most popular flower form is the “decorative,” which is so packed with long, broad petals that you can hardly see its center.  Perfect for Fall landscape Adds intense color to emellish borders Mix with bronze and yellow Mums for a stunning Fall planter Mulch plant in the winter for extra protection Provides color through late summer and fall

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes • Ground Cover • Container • Mass Planting • Edging • Focal Point • Great Foliage • Border or Bed	Exposure • Sun • Partial Shade	Foliage Color • Green	Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer • Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall • Summer	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Moist