Makenna™ Orange Chrysanthemum

Makenna™ Orange is a Syngenta garden mum with orange-to-bronze flowers and a fall bloom season. The breeder describes it as medium in vigor, recommends full sun, and lists medium and large pots for production. ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70038627); [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chrysanthemum-x-morifolium/common-name/mum/)) ## Landscape Use Garden mums bring late-season color to borders, container plantings, and cut-flower gardens. This selection’s named color makes it useful as a focal plant in an autumn planter or as part of a coordinated fall display. Use it in a container or border display, adjusting spacing to the growing method and finished size. ## Siting Plant outdoors in a sunny location with very good drainage. Garden mums grow in fertile, well-drained soil; afternoon shade can help in warmer locations, while too much shade may cause sprawling growth. Water during active growth and mulch to help maintain soil moisture. ([Virginia Cooperative Extension](https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/pubs_ext_vt_edu/en/426/426-016/426-016.html); [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chrysanthemum-x-morifolium/common-name/mum/)) ## Maintenance Pinching young shoots during spring growth encourages branching and a compact mound; stop pinching before flower buds develop, since late pinching can delay fall bloom. Remove spent flowers and damaged growth as needed. Winter survival varies among cultivars and with site and planting time; check local guidance before treating this selection as reliably perennial. ([Virginia Cooperative Extension](https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/pubs_ext_vt_edu/en/426/426-016/426-016.html); [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70038627))