Wayside Gardens Chrysanthemum Campfire Glow
Best autumn perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, late-season landscape color.
This perennial is the ultimate autumn anchor, delivering a high-impact blast of sunset hues when the rest of your garden is winding down. You will need to stay on top of summer pinching to keep it from getting leggy, but the reward is a dense, fiery display that outlasts the season.
$22.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking late-season color after summer blooms fade
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-term perennial garden investments
- Floral enthusiasts who enjoy creating seasonal indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners who prefer hands-off plant maintenance
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant issues
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for inexpensive local nursery finds
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Visual Impact
Radiant bicolored petals provide a high-contrast finish to autumn landscapes.
Growth Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to garden beds, borders, or decorative patio containers.
Maintenance Effort
Requires periodic summer pinching to achieve a dense, professional-looking habit.
Hardiness Range
Reliable perennial performance across a broad spectrum of climate zones.
Establishment Vigor
Strong, rapid growth ensures a full display by the late season.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in standard loamy soil with straightforward moderate watering needs.
Key Specs
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
12 inches
Mature Spread
1 Foot
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Moisture Requirements
Moderate
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Shrub
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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