Chrysanthemum den. grandiflora Sheffield

Sheffield Mum

(Sheffield Mum / Sheffield Chrysanthemum)
A beloved hardy garden mum known for its soft apricot-to-salmon blooms that open in fall and gently fade to creamy tones as temperatures cool. ‘Sheffield’ is prized for its excellent winter hardiness, reliable perennial performance, and classic cottage-garden look.

Size:



Width: 24–36 in



Height: 24–36 in



Zones: 5a–9b

Light: Full sun
(Best flowering and compact habit with 6+ hours of sun.)

Soil: Well-drained soils; average moisture

Features:



Flowers: Large, daisy-form blooms in warm apricot/salmon shades; fall flowering



Foliage: Aromatic, deep green, lobed leaves



Form: Rounded, mounded perennial with strong stems



Excellent cold tolerance for a garden mum



Attracts:
Pollinators (bees, butterflies) in late season

Uses:
Perennial borders, fall displays, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, mixed containers

Notes:



Pinch back in late spring to early summer to encourage branching and more blooms.



Allow plants to establish before winter; mulch after the ground freezes for best overwintering.



More reliably perennial than many florist mums.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-36''

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Fall

Flower color

Peach

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No