Growing Chrysanthemums in Houston, Texas

Chrysanthemums, or Mums as they are sometimes called, have been cultivated for centuries, bringing their beauty and grace to gardens all over the world. You can grow Chrysanthemums that blossom in yellow, bronze, red, pink, purple, white, and other colors. Some are even one color on the top of their petals, and a different color underneath. Chrysanthemums are easy to grow, and in fact are one of the most widely grown flowers in America. They also make fantastic cut flowers, lasting for weeks in arrangements and bouquets. Interested in growing Chrysanthemums in your own Houston, Texas garden? Try some of the flowers below.

White Chrysanthemums.

Encore. The double white blooms of this Chrysanthemum will add an elegant touch to your Houston, Texas garden. Plant it in full to partial sun and it will bloom from early fall through the winter.

Illusion. This lovely white flower will bloom in the fall in your Houston, Texas garden. It does best when planted in full sun, and can grow as tall as three feet high. These Chrysanthemums are susceptible to both aphids and spider mites, so be sure to keep them treated for both pests.

Yellow Chrysanthemums.

Jessica. This Chrysanthemum has bright yellow double blooms that will last a very long time in arrangements and bouquets. Plant it in the spring in full sun in your Houston, Texas garden, and it will bloom in the fall and winter.

Goldmine. This compact Chrysanthemum is a great choice for small landscapes in Houston, Texas, and its lovely yellow flowers make it a good accent plant. Plant it in full to partial sun in your garden where it will bloom all fall and into the winter.

Pink Chrysanthemums.

Debonair. This is a lavender double or semidouble flower that will grow to be about eighteen inches high. Plant it in full to partial sun in the spring in your Houston, Texas garden and enjoy its blooms in the early fall all through winter.

Stardom. The pink single blooms of this chrysanthemum are a lovely addition to any garden. These flowers are very tolerant of the Houston, Texas heat, humidity and drought, making them a great choice for your garden.

Purple Chrysanthemums.

Barbara Lavender. This is a small purple pompom flower that will look absolutely adorable in your Houston, Texas garden. Plant it in full sun in the spring and it will bloom from early fall through early winter.

Ursula lavender. These lavender-pink flowers bloom in midsummer, and add an elegant touch to any garden. A super choice for your Houston, Texas mixed border, as well as container gardens. They bloom in ball-shaped clusters that are absolutely stunning.

Bronze Chrysanthemums.

Ginger. A gorgeous flower that does best when planted in the fall in full sun. It will grow to be between two and three feet tall, and blossoms from late summer through mid fall. These long-lasting Chrysanthemums are very fragrant.

Triumph. These showy flowers are a gorgeous choice for your Houston, Texas garden. They flower in the fall, and do best in full to partial sun (the more sun they get, the more they will flower.) These lovely flowers seem to last forever in arrangements and bouquets.

Red Chrysanthemums.

Bravo. These dark red, double-bloom flowers are a gorgeous choice for your Houston, Texas garden, with blooms that will look lovely in flower arrangements. The plants are very compact, making these Chrysanthemums a good choice for small landscapes.

Remarkable. The showy scarlet flowers of this Chrysanthemum are sure to brighten your Houston, Texas garden. They bloom from midsummer through fall, and do best in full sun, although partial shade is fine, too. These Chrysanthemums are a great choice for container gardens.

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