Milton™ Plum Chrysanthemum

Milton™ Plum is a pot chrysanthemum with purple and dark-pink flowers in the Milton family. Syngenta recommends full-sun exposure and small or medium pots for this production variety. ## Flowers and form The [breeder profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70080953) identifies Milton™ Plum as *Chrysanthemum indicum* product 70080953. It describes the flowers as purple / dark pink, in the Milton family's daisy flower form. These are potted florist-crop selections; growers schedule production so finished plants can be offered in more than one season. ## Container placement Use a pot with open drainage and place the plant where its light needs are met; Syngenta specifies full sun for this selection. The [University of Florida IFAS guide](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/chrysanthemums/) describes chrysanthemums as useful in containers and advises well-drained soil. The [Iowa State Extension guide](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-chrysanthemums-iowa) distinguishes potted florist mums from hardier garden mums and treats florist types as seasonal outdoor containers in cold-winter climates. ## Maintenance Check the potting mix regularly, since container plants can dry quickly. Iowa State Extension recommends watering a potted mum when the surface becomes dry and letting excess water drain from the pot. Remove faded flowers to keep the display tidy. In cold-winter regions, enjoy this pot mum as a seasonal display unless local growing conditions and cultivar guidance support overwintering.