When autumn arrives, few flowers capture the season’s warmth and vibrancy quite like the Point Pelee Mum. Known for its rich blend of fiery red, orange, and golden-yellow petals, this chrysanthemum variety has become a seasonal favourite for gardeners and home decorators alike.
The Point Pelee Mum first gained attention in 2006 and quickly became one of the most popular mums across North America. Unlike many floral mums that are grown strictly for indoor use, the Point Pelee variety stands out for its exceptional hardiness, making it durable enough to thrive outdoors in certain regions.
Named after Point Pelee, Canada’s southernmost mainland tip on Lake Erie, this mum was chosen for its resilience and natural beauty. Much like the landscape it was named after, the Point Pelee Mum offers both toughness and striking colour.
What makes this mum so special? It’s all in the blooms:
- Bicolour daisy-like petals – fiery red with golden yellow highlights toward the center.
- Dense, full form – creating a lush canopy of 2–4 inch flowers.
- Long-lasting colour – blooms maintain their vibrancy longer than many earlier mum varieties.
- Clean, green button centers – resistant to pollen shedding, keeping displays tidy indoors.
Point Pelee Mums are not only beautiful—they’re tough! This variety is reliably hardy in USDA Zones 5a through 9b, allowing gardeners in much of North America to enjoy it outdoors year after year with proper care and protection. Their ability to withstand cooler autumn nights makes them especially valued in Canadian gardens.
Point Pelee Mum Care
With just a little care, these mums can bring weeks of autumn cheer:
- Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight.
- Temperature: Cool indoor settings (65–70°F) will help blooms last the longest.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist—water when the top feels dry, but never let the plant dry out completely.
- Fertilizer: Skip it! Fertilizing at this stage actually shortens bloom life.
Whether displayed indoors on a kitchen table or outside on a front porch, Point Pelee Mums are a simple way to welcome fall with a vibrant Canadian spirit.
Bring home the warmth of the season with a Point Pelee Mum from Anna’s.
Pssst - When Anna's Club Members shop Point Pelee Mums (from Wednesday, September 24th - October 1st) at the garden centre, they'll receive 20% OFF!
