Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Cynthia Scarlet' ~ Cynthia™ Scarlet Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Cynthia Scarlet' ~ Cynthia™ Scarlet MumCynthia Scarlet Mum is a dwarf evergreen perennial with a tidy mounded habit and dark green foliage. The masses of large vivid scarlet double flowers with darker centers cover the foliage from late summer to mid fall. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soil, but protection from afternoon sun in Southern climates. Heat and drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Height: 1 1. 5 Spread: 1. 5 2' Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part

Cynthia Scarlet Mum is a dwarf evergreen perennial with a tidy mounded habit and dark green foliage.  The masses of large vivid scarlet double flowers with darker centers cover the foliage from late summer to mid fall.  Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil, but protection from afternoon sun in Southern climates.  Heat and drought tolerant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Pinch back stems as needed to control height.  Aphids, thrips and spider mites may cause significant damage. Potential disease problems include Botrytis, leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, verticillium wilt, aster yellows, and viruses.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Cheddar Pink, Dead Nettle

IMAGE: Photo by Syngenta Flowers, Cynthia™ Scarlet

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.