We haven't lost an established Chrysanthemum due to cold in the past 6 years at least. Our call centre capacity is currently reduced to ensure staff safety. They provide invaluable autumn colour, many outdoor chrysanthemums flowering up until the first frosts but some indoor varieties bloom in December so you can enjoy freshly cut flowers at Christmastime. They deliver glorious Autumn color to the landscape. They like rich soil and reasonable moisture. Chrysanthemums clump up readily and should be lifted and divided in early spring. They make a welcome late summer and autumn show in borders and beds, with the added benefit of providing perfect cutting material for floral arrangements. And when Autumn arrives, sit back and enjoy the Fall colors. In general, the densely flowering mums that are offered for sale in full bloom in the fall should not be counted on to overwinter. These robust beauties bring color to the late summer/fall garden when it needs it most. The Chrysanthemum has been in cultivation for over 3000 years but not in the forms which we would recognise today. Lines are currently open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Plant Hardy Chrysanthemums this Spring for Fall Color. Hardy Chrysanthemums found in: Chrysanthemum 'Hardy Patio Improved', Chrysanthemum coronarium 'Primrose Gem', Chrysanthemum 'Hardy Patio Mixed',.. They must have full sun and are best not planted in frost pockets, as this will drastically truncate their flowering season in a cold autumn. Its ability to last well as a cut… Hardy Garden mums. Both single and double forms exist, large and small flowered. In the 4th century AD they arrived in Japan and it is to the Japanese that we owe much to the development of this wonderfully versatile flower. While shopping for plants this Spring be sure to add a few mums to your garden shopping list. All our Chrysanthemums are hardy in all but exceptionally harsh winters. Most Hardy Chrysanthemums are free standing between 45 and 75 cm tall and needing no staking in normal conditions. The most popular chrysanthemums are the ones known as garden mums. Some are fully hardy and will survive the winter outdoors, others require the protection of a greenhouse. Please accept our apologies in advance should this result in your having to wait longer than normal in a call queue. I was only 6 or 7 at the time and, like most children, loved the huge flowered ones. Fall blooming hardy Chrysanthemums are available in many sizes and colors. Hardy Chrysanthemums. You should find true winter hardy mums offered at garden centers alongside other hardy perennials, available throughout the planting season. Order By Phone. Garden mums are low maintenance, care free, inexpensive, instant fillers in a range of vibrant colors. Hardy Chrysanthemums are easy to grow. I once remember my Grandmother telling me that she preferred small flowered Fuchsias.