White Flower Farm
Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant late-season color.
Dendranthema 'Clara Curtis', commonly known as Hardy Mum, is a free-flowering border perennial that offers swarms of 2-inch rose-pink, single and semi-double flowers. This low-maintenance plant forms tidy, dense mounds of color, making it perfect for setting off early autumn garden palettes. It blooms continuously from mid-summer until a hard frost, providing spectacular late-season interest. Ideal for mixed borders, these fuss-free perennials reward patience by flowering profusely the year after planting. They thrive in full sun in northern climates and prefer part shade in the South.
$19.00
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#832 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
SKU
26195
/ S
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant perennials
- Gardeners seeking late-season color after other perennials fade
- Plant lovers who appreciate fragrant blooms and textured foliage
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners who dislike frequent plant division
- Hands-off growers who prefer plants requiring no seasonal pruning
- Traditionalists expecting the dense, double-bloom look of florist mums
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from mid-summer until the first hard frost arrives.
Maintenance Effort
A fuss-free perennial that requires minimal intervention for tidy growth.
Visual Impact
Dense mounds of rose-pink blooms create a striking late-season display.
Establishment Speed
Requires one full season to reach its maximum flowering potential.
Climate Versatility
Adapts well to sun exposure variations between northern and southern regions.
Border Suitability
Compact habit makes it an ideal candidate for layered garden beds.
Key Specs
SKU
S26195
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Mature Height
18-24 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Family
Asteraceae
Features
- Free-flowering with showy blooms year after year
- Forms tidy, dense mounds
- Flowers are 2” rose-pink, single and semi-double
- Excellent for layered displays in the fall garden
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional reliability and vigor of the 'Clara Curtis' mum. Reviewers frequently note how easily this plant establishes, quickly becoming a robust, spreading presence in the garden. Its ability to return reliably year after year, even in challenging zones, is a major highlight, confirming its reputation as a truly hardy perennial. Gardeners appreciate the abundant, cheerful pink blooms that extend color late into the season, delivering significant quality and performance that justifies the investment.
Know before you buy
While these plants may take a season to establish, they typically bloom continuously from mid-summer through the first hard frost of autumn.
Light requirements depend on your climate. In northern regions, plant them in full sun, while in southern climates, they perform best when provided with partial shade.
To allow for their dense, mounded growth habit, space each plant 18 to 24 inches apart. This spacing ensures proper air circulation and gives them enough room to reach their mature height.
Yes, 'Clara Curtis' is a fuss-free perennial. Once established, it forms tidy mounds that require minimal intervention to provide reliable, late-season color year after year.
At maturity, this plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 24 inches, forming a dense, rounded shape that works well in the front or middle of a garden border.
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