Pinching Mums for Bushy Fall Blooms

Proven Pinching Schedule

1. Spring: at 12" tall, cut to 6".
2. At 18", cut to 12".
3. At 24", cut to 18".
4. Stop ~August (Southern NJ); let flower buds form for late Aug–Nov bloom.

Adjust for Your Zone

Visit local nursery to confirm timing. Repeat annually for compact, floriferous plants.