{"product_id":"8-garden-mum-multiple-colors-available","title":"Garden Mum - 8\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloom Times are listed next to each variant.  See below for information regarding bloom times and choose the variant that best suits your needs.  We attempt to make your mum available just prior to the buds opening so that you can enjoy the blooms as long as possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMums are a low maintenance and easy to grow plant for fall. They are loaded with flowers and come in a wide selection of colors, flower types and bloom times.  Mums bloom in response to the shorter days and longer nights of fall. Normal rainfall is often sufficient for mums. During dry spells, water as needed keep from wilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMums are categorized by their bloom times—early, mid, and late season—which are determined by their sensitivity to daylight. To extend your fall color, mix and match these varieties so that as one finishes blooming, the next is just beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Season Mums:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Approximate Bloom 9\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese varieties hit their peak color earliest in the fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August through mid-September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are usually the first to arrive at garden centers. Because they bloom earlier in warmer temperatures, their flowers tend to fade and finish more quickly than later varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure maximum longevity, purchase them when the buds are just beginning to crack open rather than when they are in full bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Season Mums \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(Approximate Bloom 9\/19 - 9\/27)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bridge the gap and provide peak color right in the middle of autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September through late September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese are considered the \"classic\" fall mums. They offer the longest-lasting curb appeal for your autumn porches and landscaping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid planting mums in areas with heavy nighttime lighting (like porch or street lights), as artificial light can delay bud formation and disrupt their natural bloom cycle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Season Mums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Approximate Bloom 10\/5 - 10\/12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese keep your autumn displays going right up until the first frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September through late October (and sometimes into November).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the garden center, these might look a bit plain compared to the early bloomers because they are largely just green buds. However, buying them at the bud stage allows you to enjoy the entire bloom cycle in your own garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause they bloom later, these are ideal for late-fall displays and can survive cooler autumn temperatures remarkably well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garage Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Selena Red - 9\/19","offer_id":47861540683939,"sku":"6384065","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starburst White - 9\/19","offer_id":47861552939171,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sweet Potato Bronze - 9\/19","offer_id":47861576499363,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stellar Purple - 9\/19","offer_id":47861629845667,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honey Brush - 9\/19","offer_id":47861629878435,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Majesty Purple - 10\/15","offer_id":47861629911203,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Majesty Red - 10\/15","offer_id":47861629943971,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Popeye Orange - 10\/15","offer_id":47861629976739,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Tang - 10\/15","offer_id":47861630009507,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/8IN-GARDEN-MUM-HONEYBLUSH-YELLOW-scaled.jpg?v=1783715850","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/8-garden-mum-multiple-colors-available","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}