Chrysantemums - Mums - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by stefanw1
October 24, 2008
I have planted about 200 blooming mums about one month ago. At this time most of them are wilting, however, the


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Answer from NGA
October 24, 2008
If you cut off each of the wilting flowers from your plants, they will produce brand new flowers. With 200 plants, it may be really labor intensive, but I can't think of a better way to deadhead your mums than to individually cut off each dead flower. Your reward will be additional flowers later in the season. Enjoy!

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