Delano™ Red Chrysanthemum

Delano™ Red is a red-flowered decorative pot mum in Syngenta’s Delano family. The official profile identifies it as *Chrysanthemum indicum*, product 70018608, and lists medium vigor, full-sun exposure, and medium-pot use ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70018608)). ## Flower and form The cultivar is intended for decorative disbud production, with flowers reported up to five inches across and a strong spreading growth habit. Syngenta recommends pinching and growing as a disbud when the goal is maximum flower size. Its saturated red blooms make a strong seasonal accent in a patio pot or mixed autumn display. Commercial flowering-time listings describe production potential, not a guaranteed bloom date for an individual home-grown plant. ## Placement Set the pot in a sunny, sheltered position. General [RHS chrysanthemum guidance](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/chrysanthemum/growing-guide) favors fertile, moist but well-drained soil or compost and cautions against waterlogging. Syngenta does not provide a hardiness zone for Delano Red; keep it protected from frost rather than assuming it will return outdoors. ## Maintenance Water as the growing medium begins to dry, ensuring the pot drains freely. Remove spent flowers for a neat display. Keep stems and foliage intact unless intentionally pinching or disbudding to direct growth toward a particular flower form.