Milkshake Strawberry Red™ Chrysanthemum

Milkshake Strawberry Red is a late-season garden mum with red decorative flowers and a rounded, mounded habit. Ball Seed lists this cultivar in the Milkshake family and describes medium vigor, gradual flower opening, and use in containers and hanging baskets ([Ball Seed](https://ballseed.com/Products/043100001050165/garden-mum-milkshake-strawberry-red)). ## Flowers and placement Ball lists a very late flowering schedule, with north and south production targets in late October; those dates describe commercial crop timing and can vary with climate and growing method. Use it in a sunny fall border or container for a late-season color display. The breeder gives a mature range of 14–24 inches tall and 20–36 inches wide, and lists USDA hardiness zones 6a–11; site conditions can affect performance. ## Growing conditions Choose a warm, sheltered, sunny position and fertile, moist but well-drained soil or container medium. General [RHS chrysanthemum guidance](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/chrysanthemum/growing-guide) recommends regular watering during active growth and avoiding waterlogged compost. Plants in pots may need more frequent attention during dry weather. ## Maintenance Water when the root zone begins to dry, then let excess water drain. Remove faded flowers as needed. The [RHS guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/chrysanthemum/growing-guide) describes pinching young plants to encourage branching; a finished plant in bloom needs no shaping to enjoy its seasonal display.