Plumberry' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

(Garden Mum) Chrysanthemum 'Plumberry Purple' will add a burst of renewed color to your fall containers and borders. 'Plumberry Purple' is a decorative mum and its deep plum purple color holds up throughout the season. The flowers of 'Plumberry Purple' are 2 1/2" in diameter, making them a stand-out addition to window boxes and containers, and will bring back life to your fading landscapes. It will also provide a late-season source of nectar for butterflies, so be sure to add some of these fall-blooming gems to your yard. Garden mums prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade, especially in hotter climates. They also need adequate amounts of water, so be sure to keep them moist. They will thrive with a weekly application of a water soluble fertilizer when in bloom. Although garden mums can be grown as a perennial depending on the hardiness zone they are located in, they do tend to perform as annuals in northern areas of the country.