Brighten your autumn landscape with the rich, glowing copper hues of the Solstice 'Bronze' garden mum. This variety develops a dense, mounded habit packed with vibrant blooms that re-energize gardens, patios, and entryways well into late fall. Perfect for high-impact container arrangements and refreshing garden borders, it delivers long-lasting outdoor color right through the first crisp days of the season.
Characteristics
Foliage : Dense, deeply lobed, aromatic dark green leaves providing an attractive backdrop until winter sets in.
Flowering : Abundance of double flowers in warm bronze, coppery-orange, and amber tones covering the plant continuously from late summer to late autumn.
Light : Full sun to maximize flower production and deepen floral coloration.
Habit : Naturally rounded, compact, and dome-shaped mounding form.
Growth : Rapid growth rate, reaching a mature size of 45 to 60 cm in height and spread.
Temperature : Hardiness zone 5 (grown predominantly as an autumn annual or cold-hardy perennial with adequate winter care).
Resistances : Excellent tolerance to light autumn frosts and chilly weather.
Use
Types of use : Ideal for decorative outdoor containers, patio planters, mixed fall borders, entryway accents, and garden beds.
Decorative advantages : Creates a striking, warm focal point with its uniform dome shape and glowing seasonal bronze tones.
Maintenance
Watering : Water regularly at the base of the plant to keep the soil consistently moist without over-saturating the roots.
Fertilization : Apply a balanced water-soluble flowering fertilizer when flower buds begin to swell to sustain prolonged blooming.
Pruning : Pinch stems back in early summer if overwintering as a perennial, or simply deadhead spent blooms to preserve a neat appearance.
Planting : Plant in late summer or early fall, spacing plants 45 to 50 cm apart in organic-rich composted soil.
Winter protection : Apply a thick layer of mulch around the crown and shelter the root zone if overwintering outdoors, or move containers into a frost-free area.
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