Q&A – Why did half my mum plant die over the winter?
Question:
We had two big beautiful burgundy mums last fall. I trimmed them back this past winter when they were dormant. One has come back beautifully but the other appears to only have the front of the plant. Literally it’s like the whole back half is gone. Why did half my mum plant die over the winter?
Answer:
Garden Expert Tonya Ashworth says that the area where it was planted was probably too wet which caused root rot. Tonya also gives some advice on cutting back mums for the winter.
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We had two big beautiful burgundy mums last fall. I trimmed them back this past winter when they were dormant. One has come back beautifully but the other appears to only have the front of the plant. Literally it’s like the whole back half is gone. Why did half my mum plant die over the winter?
Answer:
Garden Expert Tonya Ashworth says that the area where it was planted was probably too wet which caused root rot. Tonya also gives some advice on cutting back mums for the winter.
Related Videos:
Why do gardenia bushes die back each winter?
Ornamentals and Trees in the Winter
Related Resources:
Garden chrysanthemums
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