Cynthia™ Scarlet Chrysanthemum

Cynthia™ Scarlet is a fall-flowering garden mum from Syngenta Flowers’ Cynthia™ family, valued for its red flowers and compact to medium, rounded growth. The [Syngenta cultivar profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70077112) identifies the exact selection and recommends full sun and container production. ## Landscape Use and Seasonal Interest Use Cynthia™ Scarlet in a sunny autumn container, along a border, or in a mass planting where its red blooms can be seen. The breeder lists fall flowering and container sizes suited to patio pots and hanging baskets. Garden mums bring color late in the season, as many summer displays fade. ## Size and Siting The breeder describes the cultivar as compact to medium in vigor. Give it full sun and room to branch; in hot climates, afternoon protection can reduce stress. Avoid deep shade, which may encourage loose growth. ## Soil and Water Choose fertile soil that drains well and retains even moisture. Water regularly during active growth and flowering, especially in containers, while allowing excess water to drain. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist during flowering and remove spent blooms as desired to tidy the display. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chrysanthemum-x-morifolium/common-name/mum/) recommends pinching garden mums in spring and early summer to encourage branching; stop pinching by mid-summer so flower buds can form. In colder regions, fall-purchased florist mums may be less reliable as long-lived perennials than plants established in spring.