When Do Late Blooming Mums Bloom?

Early bloomers often begin flowering in late July, early fall bloomers show off blooms in September and late fall bloomers start their stunning display of colors in October. Each variety differs, but most mums will continue to bloom for four to eight weeks.

How do I get my mums to bloom?

Plant the mums in well-draining soil that receives full sun. Fertilize well to encourage blooms. If the mums produce spring blooms, pinch them back before late summer to encourage fall flowering. Before winter, cover plants with several inches of mulch or straw.

Do mums bloom in July?

A lot of things seem to be blooming a bit earlier this year in my area, but mums will normally bud up sometime around July if not pinched. Pinching delays blooming, and also makes for a shorter, fuller plant with many, many more blooms. ... If you cut back now, yes they will still bloom in the fall.