Expert Gardener 12" Purple Garden Mum Live Plant in Jack O'Lantern Planter

Add festive fall color with Expert Gardener 12" Purple Garden Mum live plant in a Jack O'Lantern planter. This ready-to-display plant features rich purple blooms paired with a fun seasonal container, making it perfect for porches, patios, or entryways. The large 12-inch size creates a strong visual impact and adds instant seasonal style to any outdoor space. Garden mums grow best in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light each day and should be placed or planted in well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Blooms appear from late summer through fall, adding vibrant color when many other plants fade. Garden mums are annual plants, making them an easy and reliable choice for seasonal décor each year.

• Expert Gardener 12" Purple Garden Mum Live Plant in Jack O'Lantern Planter
• This product ships directly to your home and may arrive before it has fully bloomed, allowing you to enjoy the growth process.
• Florist mums, the dense, bud-covered varieties sold in pots during fall, are usually considered annuals. They're bred for one-season bloom, have shallow roots, and generally don’t survive winter—especially when planted late in the season.
• Light Requirements: When growing mums, plant in full sun for best results. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce strong stems and vibrant blooms.
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Mature Width: 12-24 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Watering Requirements: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during warm or dry weather. Allowing the soil to dry out completely may reduce plant vigor and flowering performance.
• Soil Requirements: Grows best in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils to help promote healthy roots and abundant blooms.
• Where to Plant: When planting mums, remember to choose a place close to a water source, protect from strong winds and make sure the water drainage is adequate. Chrysanthemums are ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and seasonal landscape displays.
• Bloom Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Late Summer through Fall
• Recover From Shipping: Gently remove the plant from its packaging as soon as you receive it, give it fresh water, and allow 24–48 hours for the leaves to rehydrate and settle after transit.
• Help It Thrive: Place the plant in bright, indirect light and avoid repotting for the first few days so it can acclimate to its new environment comfortably.
• Plant With Care if Planting in the Ground: Once acclimated, transfer your plant to fresh, well‑draining soil and water lightly to help it establish strong, healthy roots in its new environment.
• Help keep plastic out of landfills! Bring your empty plant pots back to the Walmart Garden Center for recycling—just ask a Garden Center associate to help give those containers a greener, second life.
• Great for Gifting: A colorful mum makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, hostess gifts, teachers, or anyone who enjoys seasonal outdoor décor and fresh fall color