Dainty Pink Igloo Hardy Mum
Dendranthema Dainty Pink Igloo, Dainty Pink Igloo Chrysanthemum, Igloo Mum ‘Dainty Pink’, Chrysanthemum ‘Dainty Pink Igloo’, Garden Mum ‘Dainty Pink Igloo’Dainty Pink Igloo Hardy Mum is a compact perennial mum that brings soft, romantic color to the late-season garden. Its petite, semi-double pink blooms appear in abundance from late summer into fall, offering a cheerful display when most other plants are beginning to fade. The mounded, tidy growth habit makes it perfect for both garden beds and containers, providing reliable color year after year.
This hardy mum was bred for improved cold tolerance and longevity compared to traditional garden mums, making it a dependable choice in colder regions. The foliage remains a deep green throughout the season, providing a lush backdrop to the delicate pink flowers. Its long bloom time and resilience set it apart from other mums, ensuring an extended show of color.
With its easy care and versatility, Dainty Pink Igloo works beautifully in mixed borders, perennial beds, or seasonal displays. Its compact form also makes it an excellent option for edging, small gardens, or brightening up patios and entryways. Cut flowers from this mum are long-lasting indoors, adding seasonal charm to fall arrangements.
Care Instructions:
Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun for the best flowering performance.
Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells; avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring; stop fertilizing by midsummer to avoid delayed blooming.
Pruning: Pinch back stems in early summer to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Remove spent blooms to extend flowering.
Companion Plants: Pairs well with asters, sedums, ornamental grasses, and coneflowers for a vibrant fall display.
