If there’s one flower that stops people in their tracks in mid-summer, it’s lisianthus. Delicate but long-lasting, it’s the star of our July and August bouquets—and one of the most rewarding flowers we grow.

Whether you're growing cut flowers for florists, CSA’s, wholesale suppliers, grocery stores, farmer’s markets, or a roadside stand, adding heirloom chrysanthemums to your fall flower lineup is a must. These old-fashioned flowers come in a stunning range of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes—there’s a mum for every occasion!

As a flower farmer, we grow close to 20,000 dahlias each year on our farm. Our fields are filled with blooms in shades of white, orange, pink, purple, red, and deep burgundy, each with its own unique shape and style. When the dahlia field is in full bloom, there’s nothing better.

DeAs the vibrant colors of autumn begin to fade, late-blooming heirloom chrysanthemums emerge as a remarkable addition to the late-season garden. These resilient flowers typically start to bloom from the end of October through mid-November, providing a stunning display of color just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.scription goes here

Mid-season blooming heirloom mums are a truly delightful addition to any garden, celebrated for their vibrant colors and distinctively varied types. They typically reach their peak bloom between mid- October to late October, showcasing a stunning and expansive array of hues that can effectively brighten any landscape and bring joy to onlookers.

Growing heirloom chrysanthemums offers a rewarding experience rooted in tradition and rich history. These flowers, cherished for generations, stand out in the floral industry due to their exceptional qualities as cut flowers. However, the introduction of new varieties has unfortunately led to the decline of many heirloom types, resulting in a loss of diverse cultivars that once thrived.

Mid-season blooming mums are a valuable addition to our fall offerings, beginning to bloom from mid-October and continuing until the end of the month. This timing aligns perfectly with our farm's seasonal changes, as many of our hot summer annuals have finished blooming, and the arrival of a killing frost signals the end of that growing period.

Mid-season blooming mums are ones that start blooming from mid-October to the end of October.  For our farm this is perfect timing for a new crop of flowers to start blooming as most of our hot summer annuals are finished for the season, and we have had a killing frost.  We grow these mums in an unheated high tunnel as they may need protected from a few cold nights.  The plants are usually not affected by the cold night, it’s more the blooms that need protecting.  

Heirloom chrysanthemums are a great addition to any garden or flower farm. These aren’t your typical mums that are widely available at florist shops or grocery stores. Think of these as your grandmother or great-grandmother’s mums. When we started growing heirloom mums over ten years ago we had no idea what we were doing and over the years we have learned a lot.

Wondering how to keep your heirloom mums thriving year after year? In this guide, I share simple, proven tips for overwintering chrysanthemums so you can enjoy their blooms again next fall.