Finding and Growing Exhibition Irregular Incurve Chrysanthemums

Specialty Mums: Beyond Garden Center Varieties

Irregular incurve mums are the "show stoppers" of the chrysanthemum world—huge, exquisite blooms. You won't find them at Home Depot.

Where to Source

• National Chrysanthemum Society (mums.org): member listings, local growers, shows.
• Specialty nurseries: King's Mums, Brookside Gardens, etc.
• Order in spring for fall bloom. Fall-planted mums rarely establish well.

Growing Requirements

• Hardiness varies by cultivar and your zone. Ask the grower.
• Perfect drainage is non-negotiable. Wet winter soil kills them.
• Full sun. Pinch back until July 15 for bushy, fall-blooming plants.
• Spring planting allows root establishment before winter.

These are for dedicated gardeners. Join a mum society to learn from exhibitors.