PETITTI How to Plant And Care For Fall Mums So They’ll Grow Back

One of the most common questions when it comes to fall mum planting is, “are they hardy”? While they aren’t as hardy as they used to be, there are quite a few ways to protect them through the winter to ensure the best chance of success with keeping them around. Watch this video with Noelle, Horticulturist and Education Director with Petitti Garden Centers, to learn more about how and when to properly plant and protect your mums so they’ll grow back! Keep in mind, mums take 6-8 weeks (before a freeze) to establish their root system. Another key thing to remember when wintering over mums, don’t prune them back! The stems will collect leaves which will help protect the plant through winter.

[jcl]

I planted small 4 inch pots last year, three different colors, they died back pretty quickly, but they came back this year. For the longest time through spring and summer I didn't know what these green shrub-like plants were until the beginning of September when I realized they were the "dead" mums from last fall. They are 3 feet tall mounds now in early October and gorgeous. Burnt orange, dark pink, and scarlet!

[geemail]

I did nothing to my potted mums and they came back beautifully. Thanks for this informative video.

[nicholaskloss]

In NE Ohio, all I do is cut these back in December and have a couple bags of mulch from spring on hand. Put 2 to 3 inches over the “stalk” where I cut em back and then uncover / pull back mulch in mid-late March. Never put bio-tone, I’ve never done anything special besides cutting back and insulating with mulch.

[truthofthematter]

I have huge mums planted in my garden that's been there for many years! They're actually quiet hardy and easy to take care of

[Timetravel]

Great information ℹ️ I have a mom last year I’m in Minneapolis Minnesota and it’s grown back right now I’m looking at it it’s beautiful bold bright and it wintered over as you like to say so it was Hardy

[ygdczin]

Thanks so much for the mum tips I have tried and tried and I live in NC so hopefully I can get them to come back!

[ruchardk]

You are the best. Thank you very much.Helped me a lot.

[Timetravel]

I got two as a gift and I’m planting them now so kind of late so hopefully they will survive this Indian summer we’re getting

[Mommii]

I planted my first mums last fall. They flowered nicely this fall... this was helpful because I was wondering if I should cut them back now because the flowers are starting to thin out. I also see leaves getting trapped in the branches so I think I'll wait until the spring. - Thanks.

[marigeobrien]

Thank you. I have been trying to bring mums back for the last few years and have failed. Yet 10 years ago, they seemed to come back without me doing anything. That's why I watched this video. I'm about to go out tomorrow and clean out my gardens and I wanted to be sure of whether or not to cut back this year's attempt (planted 8 new mums). This video was very helpful in that respect. Also, FYI, I've found you can start new mum plants by just taking those summer trimmings and placing them directly in soil. I've done that with great success over the years.

[yushikuang]

My garden center was selling perennials mums in The beginning of June. I plant few if them. I will not cut them this fall and hope they fo through the winter.

[RetiredEMT]

Hi, I’m in NJ and received a giant purple and white mum as a gift. I was thinking to over winter in my garage. It is a gorgeous plant and I’d hate to see it die off.

[thomaszaccone]

I live in northwestern NJ where wunters can be rough. For some reason, I have success with only the yellow color variety.

[neilanderson]

Okay, as a mum breeder of winter hardy mums from the University of Minnesota, root establishment is important but doesn’t guarantee hardiness one cold climates in the north! The Belgian types sold most commonly on the market are not hardy in the north. Period. We’ve done the tests! Instead, northern gardeners buy ones bred here at the university - tested to Z3. Try the ‘Mammoth’ series with many colors! If your retailer doesn’t have them they can get them from Spring Hill.

[KIPPIE]

Play the dozens of mums is in my yard, but I never planted them when they were blooming. I always thought it was too late in the season for them to get a good root grip

[maryannditullio]

Very thoroughly and concise directions! What can I substitute Petitti planting mix? I am in New Jersey?

[ikillprettythingz]

Mine are almost deceased. I potted them up in a container in Sep

[GutenGardening]

Very informative! We struggle with keeping mums happy. This time around the blooms are changing colors, any idea why?

[willgaukler]

...there so east to get new baby rooted plants in spring ... hair cut by the 4th of July...or they fall over...top heave when they bloom ...

[richellederoche]

I'm new to planting, never planted before.. so when you say cut back couple inches, do I cut the top off n it will come back🤷 sorry trying to understand what to do