Chrysanthemums grown in pots will give a burst of colour 

Chrysanthemums are not hardy in our climate but provide an impressive display when well looked after  

Chrysanthemums or pot mums like these really do extend the season of colour right into autumn but will need to be brought indoors for winter for them to do it all again next year. Picture: iStock

I REALLY do enjoy the colour that the chrysanthemums bring to the garden right now. Grown as pot plants and traditionally referred to as “pot mums” they are regarded as an old-fashioned, traditional cottage garden favourite.

They can be planted into the garden but don’t expect them to come back, at least, not to the same degree, each year. They aren’t really hardy in our climate but boy, do they give a great display during these few months if grown well in pots. They will need to be taken inside each winter to a greenhouse or polytunnel to give a similar display next year.