7 Spectacular Erbstümmütter who earn a place in your autumn garden

Chrysant topics are an autumn classic, but they don't have to limit themselves to the well -known hills of mothers that can be found in garden centers. The Mum Project, a company that is conducted by Harmony Harvest Farm in Weyers Cave, Virginia, brings hundreds of varieties of less well -known American heiress mothers and sells them as plants and cut flowers. The following makes these mothers so special and some of the most beautiful varieties in their own garden.

What are American Erbstümmütter?

“The old spider mothers and football mothers in colors that absolutely vibrate,” the Harmony Harvest Farm co -founder and flower builder Jessica Hall says.

While most common mothers are treated as one-year-old who are only used for autumn decorations, many of these types of heirloom are real hardy in zones 5-9. “With the right care you come back every year,” says Hall.

Best inheritance mothers for planting

Harmony Harvest works with a network of birds all over the country to produce enough heirloom to compete to compete on the global flower market. But at the moment it is about bringing as many plants as possible to American gardens. Here are some of the most striking varieties, many of which are now sold by Harmony Harvest Farm and sent as plugs in spring. Use the Code BHG10 for 10 percent discount plants.

1. 'Heather James'

In the cornering flowers have a breathtaking two -tone look: petals are gold on the outside, light red on the inside. Plants produce loads flowers and reach 36 inches in size.

2. 'Gertrude'

Fuzzy Purple Race Flower Petals curve in this autumn stunner. 'Gertrude' is a bloomer in the middle of the season with flower sprays that outperform 24-inch plants.

3. 'Creme Jessie Gabgood'

The soft ivory color of these reflex flowers compares the warmer autumn colors wonderfully. It is strongly represented in the landscape and reaches 36 inches in size.

4. 'Cherry Venice'

With its bright red reflex flowers, this type of heirloom is like the cherry on your autumn garden. It grows on about 20 inches in size and is a great choice with a medium or front background.

5. 'Chiffon'

“Chiffon”, one of the favorites of the farmers Jessica Hall, produces large, blushing pillow flowers. It reaches about 26 inches in size.

6. 'Moira'

This dramatic football mom has oversized flowers on stems that are about 24 inches tall. The two -tone flowers are created in purple shadows.

7. 'Coral cavalier'

'Coral Cavalier' delivers large autumn color with massive flowers in corals, rust and rose. Plants usually reach 30 inches.

Mama Care Tips

Give them a strong start. Established plants can go into the ground in late summer or autumn, or plugs can be planted in spring. Put the partial shadow and the room from 1 to 3 feet to prevent overcrowding and diseases. Mothers over a little more than 3 feet and need a sockets to prevent flopping.

Water and regularly fertilize. “Mothers are heavy feeding houses and drinkers,” says Hall. Apply 20-20-20 granular flower fertilizers and water when planting. Furthermore, you often water on the base during the entire growing season and apply a second dose of fertilizer in late summer.

Cutting from spring to summer. “Every time I press them to about half of their size,” says Hall. This leads to richer, manageable plants.

Cut back in winter. After completing the flowers, you can cut back to 4 inches and mulch. Grow in tougher winter zones (zones 1-3) in containers and bring them into a garage or scales until the risk of frost has passed. After several years of overgrown plants, share in spring and share with friends.