Chrysanthemum 'Campfire Glow'
Best autumn perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, late-season landscape color.
Add a burst of warmth to your autumn garden with Chrysanthemum 'Campfire Glow'. This popular perennial offers vibrant, late-season color when summer blooms have faded. Its sizzling bicolored blooms feature glowing shades of red and orange radiating from a distinct yellow center. With an upright, slowly spreading habit, this chrysanthemum is perfect for garden beds, borders, or patio containers. It grows vigorously and benefits from summer pinching to encourage branching and a more compact form for an optimal display.
$22.95
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
Item Form
1
/ -Quart
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
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Moisture Requirements
Moderate, well-drained
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Shrub
Features
- Provides vibrant late-season color
- Features striking red, orange, and yellow blooms
- Upright habit suits various garden designs
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
- Vigorous growth for a full display
- Hardy in zones 5-9
- Requires moderate watering
- Thrives in full sun
What customers say
Consumers consistently celebrate the stunning visual design of the 'Campfire Glow' chrysanthemum, noting its vibrant, fiery hues that provide exceptional late season color. The plant's reliability is a major theme; customers report receiving robust, healthy starts that establish quickly and bloom profusely. This dependable vigor, combined with the unique color display, makes it a highly valued addition that performs exactly as promised in the garden.
Know before you buy
To achieve a fuller, more compact form, pinch back the stems during the summer months. This simple technique encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a denser display of blooms by autumn.
Yes, this chrysanthemum is well-suited for patio containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the plant healthy.
For the most vibrant color and vigorous growth, this plant requires full sun exposure. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Chrysanthemum 'Campfire Glow' is a hardy perennial in zones 5 through 9. It will return each year, provided it is planted in a location with well-drained soil that meets its hardiness requirements.
It thrives in normal, loamy soil that is well-drained. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as consistent moisture is preferred over waterlogged conditions.
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