Bonnie™ Red Chrysanthemum

Bonnie™ Red is a named red garden mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) from Syngenta Flowers, product 70018824. The breeder lists compact-medium vigor, full-sun exposure, fall flowering, and recommendations for small-to-medium pots. Hardiness and mature landscape dimensions are not specified. ## Garden use and growing conditions Use Bonnie™ Red in sunny fall containers, border pockets, or seasonal plantings for a compact red color note. Syngenta’s vigor and container recommendations help with pot selection, but do not establish a mature garden height or spread. Treat winter persistence as uncertain unless the cultivar has proved hardy in the local garden. Garden chrysanthemums grow best in fertile soil enriched with organic matter, consistent moisture, and free drainage. Iowa State Extension recommends at least six hours of direct sunlight and explains that flower buds form as nights lengthen. Containers dry more quickly than beds, so check the root zone regularly. Bloom timing varies with location and conditions. Sources: [Syngenta Flowers: Bonnie™ Red](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70018824), [Iowa State University Extension: growing chrysanthemums](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-chrysanthemums-iowa). ## Maintenance Water through dry spells while avoiding saturated soil. Remove faded blooms to maintain appearance. Verify winter performance locally before planting for long-term return.