Chrysanthemum Cento Bronze/Orange Mum

Chrysanthemum 'Cento Bronze/Orange'

Mum

Breeder
   Plant Culture Information
Common Name: Belgian Mum 'Cento'
Description: Hardy in most climates with
decorative bronze flowers. Blooms naturally
in the late season.
pH: 5.6 - 6.2
Temperature: 50-80ºF
Light:  Best performance in full sun
Irrigation: Even soil moisture in summer and fall
Planting: Weeks 21-30 for fall crop, weeks 1-9 for
early spring crop. 7 week blackcloth response time.
Rooting: 12-18 days with URC
Pinching: No pinch required
Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizers at 300 ppm after planting, reduce fertilizer before first color.
Regulators: B-9, Sumagic, Bonzi spray or drench
Pest/Diseases: Caterpillars, leafminer, whitefly and thrips. Will develop root rot if too wet.
Usage: Full sun and partial shade flower beds, container gardening, hanging baskets and large pots or bushell baskets.
-from GroLink

A very lovely bicolor bronze/orange variety for early October sales, ‘Cento’ has a mound habit that is suitable for any container size. It shows a slight delay in the South.

  • Flower Form: Decorative
  • Program: Fall Natural - Late

Series:

Belgian

   

Characteristics & Attributes for Chrysanthemum 'Cento Bronze/Orange'

Foliage Color
• Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Habit
• Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Tray Size
• 50 - Preforma Strip (51 Plants)
Uses
• Bedding Plant
• Container - Filler (Mounding)