This is because these larger "basket" mums are pruned to produce many flower buds, and this draws a lot of energy from the plant. After all those flowers bloom, the plant is left depleted ...

You can plant potted mums you buy in autumn ... formerly Chrysanthemum Morifolium), sometimes known as quilled or spoon mums, are large flowers with spiky petals ending in slender spoon-shaped ...

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