Firestorm Mum

Firestorm Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium ‘Jefstorm’
It has been over twenty years since a new prairie hardy mum has been
introduced. Most of the existing prairie cultivars have flowers that are
compact and limited flower colours. The Firecracker Chrysanthemum
Series from Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. offers early blooming varieties with
large flowers in exciting new colours.
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Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Jefstorm'
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Family:
Compositae
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Common Name: Firestorm Chrysanthemum
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Origin:
A seedling of the cross ‘Morden Fiesta’ x ‘Morden Canary’ made by Mr.
Rick Durand of Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.
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Hardiness:
Zone 3 (Canadian and USDA)
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Growth Rate:
A medium mum reaching a mature height of 22” (56 cm) and width of
24” (60 cm).
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Description:
Part of the Firecracker Mum Series, Firestorm produces a sensational
display of bright red flowers that rejuvenate the fall garden.
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Culture:
Performs best in moderate to full sunshine. It is suited to a wide range
of soil types and growing conditions.
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Pest and Disease: No specific problems.
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Landscape Value:
Hardy garden mums are a great addition to the fall landscape. These
mums flower in early September when most perennials and annuals
have stopped blooming.
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Propagation:
Cuttings from established plants. Propagation by license only.
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Sales Potential:
Firestorm and future introductions from Jeffries’ Firecracker Series will
breathe new life into the market for prairie-hardy chrysanthemums.
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Production:
Royalty of $0.25 per plant, registered with COPF.
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For additional information about Firestorm Mum, contact Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.:
P.O. Box 402, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3B7, Canada
Phone: (204) 857-5288 Fax: (204) 857-2877 www.jeffriesnurseries.com