Daytime shortening in September nudges these mums toward tight, full blooms right when you need color before winter sets in. Point Pelee grows compact and branches freely, packing flowers into a dense mound that looks good without constant fussing.

They'll thrive in full sun and any decent soil, and at six inches they're ready to go straight into a bed or a pot. Enjoy them through the season, then compost them out when hard cold arrives.