Chrysanthemums in September: the One Step Most Gardeners Miss

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Once the flowers fade in November, don’t just leave them to rot. Snip off the spent blooms (deadheading) to encourage a few more late-season flowers. It’s like giving your plants a tidy haircut right before winter. They appreciate the gesture.

September is Chrysanthemum Season - Plants of Texas

Then, after the ground freezes, cut the stems to about an inch above the soil. Mulch lightly with straw or leaves. This protects the roots so your mums come back even bigger next year. You’ve just created a perennial that gets more spectacular with age.

And here’s the best part: you now have a story to share. When friends ask, “How do you get your mums to look like that?” you can smile and say, “Oh, I just pinch them in September. It’s the one step most people skip.” Cue the impressed nods.