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28.08.2024 - 16:39 / bhg.com / Christianna Silva
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As the summer heat begins to cool and the finicky weather of fall kicks into full gear, some gardeners may worry that their blooming summer plants have given out their last round of colorful florals and produce. And, for many plants, that might be true.
But there are plenty of varieties that flourish in the fall, including everyone's favorite: mums (aka chrysanthemums). Typically, they bloom in late summer through fall—making them the perfect plant for brightening up a seasonal patio and front yard. Unlike many other flowers, they thrive in the cooler temperatures and don't do particularly well in peak summer heat. What's more, mums can blossom for whole weeks at a time.
If you're looking for a pot of mums to decorate your home with, consider making Aldi your next stop. The store is selling a fairly significantly sized pot—14 inches tall—of mums for just $20. The plant comes in a plastic pot, and you can choose pink or yellow blooms (or both) depending on your garden aesthetic.
You can get your pot of mums from Aldi this year when they go on sale on August 28. But this isn't the first time they've been offered, and fans are elated at the decision to bring them back. In one Reddit post from 2020, a customer posted a photo of their Aldi mums thriving and responded to another commenter confirming that you can keep them in their pot all season long.
It's true—most mums can stay happy and healthy for a long time without moving them into a new home. According to previous reporting from Better Homes & Gardens, «mums make excellent container plants.» That said, you may want to switch out the pot they come in just so it better matches your aesthetic, and, of course, to break up any compacted root balls—and if that's what you
Aldi | Design: Better Homes & Gardens
Chrysanthemums or mums are a must-have for autumn décor. They are perfect for pairing with pumpkins and gourds, and steal the spotlight with an explosion of blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow hues that echo the autumn foliage. You’ll also find vibrant pink, lavender, and even white mums to dress up containers and gardens. Mums are easy to care for but require regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks. How much water plants need and how often you should water mums varies depending on where the plant is growing. Follow these simple tips to determine when to water mums and keep them looking their best all season.
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