My white mums were put into the ground 3 weeks ago. They looked great until the past few days. I may have missed a day or two of watering, but have been for past 3 days. To no avail. They are still sagging and sad. What shall I do?
Yes, it does look like the roots have dried and the plant is suffering from lack of moisture.
You can trim the flowers and the plant back to the next buds.
Continue daily water on your plant. Pull the mulch back to check to make sure the soil is moist but not soggy.
It may bounce back.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm
Is there a type of Mum that will come back each year? If so, what is the name of the mum and where do I get them? Thanks, Laura
You will want to look for Mums labeled as Hardy Mums.
Most garden centers or greenhouses will stock these hardy plants though out the garden season and generally have new stock in the fall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm
What Mums are called "Hardy" mums?
Hardy Mums or Garden Mums are perennials.
There are many varieties available at garden centers and greenhouses.
Perennial Mums should be labeled as such.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
Do we water newly planted mums and for how long? Dot
You should continue to water newly planted perennials until the ground freezes.
Soil should be moist but not soggy.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm
My late wife bought this flower a long time ago. Just wanted to know what it is and the colour called. Thank you. It is the red one with yellow in the middle.
This is a Chrysanthemum.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
MUMS PLANTED LAST SUMMER- ARE THEY TO BE CUT BACK LOW FOR NEW GROWTH?
I like to cut back hardy mums in the fall, but do so in the spring if you have not done so.
Cut back to about 3 to 4 inches from the ground. If the plant is all ready leafing out, prune back to a nice shape.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm
I bought a house in the fall and enjoyed a row of large red mums for quite some time. I didn't know what to do with them and just now read that I should have cut them back to 3-4 inches to encourage them to come back this year. I missed the boat. Should I cut them back now? Leave them? Pull them out because all hope is lost? Thanks, Kimberly
Do you know if the mums that were planted were Hardy Mum's?
It is possible that annual mums were used for decoration and curb appeal.
It is possible that the mums that were planted were not hardy, meaning they would not survive the cold winter weather.
If you see new growth on the plants, then trim away the old and dead parts of the plant and let them grow this spring.
If you see no new growth, the plants may have died and can be removed and you can plant again.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/growing-chrysanthemum-flowers.htm