Chrysanthemums Blooming in June: Will They Bloom Again in Fall?

Northern Alabama gardener's fall-planted mums are blooming in June. They ask if they'll bloom again in autumn.

Weather-Induced Early Bloom

Unusual weather patterns can trigger off-season flowering. Let them bloom now.

For Fall Blooms

• After June bloom fades, cut plants back to 2–3 inches.
• Fertilize lightly.
• They may produce a second flush in fall.

Pinching for Fall

Normally, mums are pinched until July 4 to delay bloom until fall. Since they bloomed early, the hard cutback now mimics that process.

Report back if it works—this is a garden experiment!