The autumn season is upon us! Fall mums are a simple yet stunning way to replenish your annual containers that might need a little refresh. We often get asked, “How do I keep my fall mums blooming longer and staying healthy?” It’s really quite simple — let us tell you how!

Regardless of where you are displaying your mums — indoors in a pot or outside in a planter or garden bed — the care is relatively the same.

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Light 

Fall mums are sun-loving! You’ll want to make sure that they are in a sunny location, be it inside or out. Choose an area that gets a lot of natural sunlight — at least 6 hours a day — and you should be golden.

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Soil & Water

Fall mums require a rich, well-draining soil. When watering, water your fall mums thoroughly, ensuring the soil is evenly moist throughout! Fall mums do not like to dry out or wilt, but they also do poorly in overly wet soil. Remember to water the plants right at the base into the soil, to help avoid fungus or pests!

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Deadheading

Deadheading encourages new blooms! Ensure long-lasting blooms by pinching off or pruning any fading or dead flowers and foliage, keeping things tidy. Your plant will thank you by focusing on new blooms — watch your fall mums flourish!

Hardiness

Fall mums are relatively hardy, which is why they make an excellent choice for the autumn season! However, when displaying fall mums outdoors, you may need to bring them inside if nightly temperatures drop below 7 °C, as they are not immune to frost. Bringing them inside ensures that they will last much longer into the season!

That’s it!

It's quite simple to care for fall mums, and by following these guidelines, you'll have gorgeous blooms well into fall! For more garden advice, give us a call or stop by our greenhouse, and our experts would love to help you out.