Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum 'Pelee'

Chrysanthemum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Coral/Apricot
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Williston, Florida

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Enid, Oklahoma

Chandler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | December 2021 | neutral

Rating this plant Neutral as new in my garden. Most people grow these as indoor plants but I’ve taken a risk and planted outdoors with...Read More

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S
Burleson, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2010 | neutral


Someone gave me this very attractive plant. It's still in the 6" pot with colored foil around it. I assume I should plant it, r...Read More

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B
Garland, TX | November 2010 | positive

Bought my first ever Pelee Chrysanthemum at Home Depot three weeks ago. Price was very attractive. It is an excellent bloomer. Still p...Read More

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Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2008 | positive

The bicolor chrysanthemums I have in our yard have pink petals with yellow centers with the daisy-like flower being about 1" in diameter....Read More

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