Five Alarm Red Mum

Mum Five Alarm Red earns its name when its deep red flowers begin opening across the entire plant, creating an intense wash of color above the foliage. The densely petaled blooms sit close together, leaving little empty space once the plant reaches peak flower. Beneath the display, sturdy branching builds a naturally rounded shape that keeps the flowers gathered into a full, cohesive mass. At about 1 to 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide at maturity, it makes an especially effective fall accent in borders, containers, and grouped plantings.

• Flowering perennial
• Rich red, densely petaled blooms
• Full, rounded growth habit
• Moderate growth rate
• Excellent for borders, containers, and seasonal displays

Mum Five Alarm Red prefers plenty of sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, it delivers a concentrated burst of red color when Texas landscapes are transitioning into fall.