MUM's need some help please!

Joetown Parrothead · Post by **Joetown Parrothead** » October 26, 2008 2:09 pm

Whos has taken the store bought MUM's and planted them???? Do they come back next fall?? Wondering, I have about 12 of them I am wanting to know how to get them to come back, never tried MUMS before.... Whatever advice you can give me I am greatful!!!

Thanks
BR

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » October 26, 2008 3:16 pm

You can with varying degrees of success.

Plant them now and when they die, cut them all the way back to stubs.

Then follow these directions.

http://www.gardening-tips-perennials.co ... -mums.html

The main trick next year is to cut them back in half when they get 18" tall.

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » October 26, 2008 3:18 pm

http://www.kingsmums.com/growinf_info.htm

be sure to check your zone for how to care for them...looks like you're zone 5 or 6

yeah, they will be tall and gangly (leggy) looking and the blooms will be small, if you don't cut them back...

Joetown Parrothead · Post by **Joetown Parrothead** » October 26, 2008 3:34 pm

Thanks, I have them all under the carport. we are going to get our first freeze tonight! Try to plant them next weekend!

Marnin Grita Guy · Post by **Marnin Grita Guy** » October 26, 2008 3:37 pm

What variety are they?

Belgian mums do not come back as well as their heartier kin with larger leaves.