Rhonda™ Purple Chrysanthemum

Rhonda™ Purple is a vigorous, fall-flowering garden mum with purple and dark pink blooms. Syngenta lists the exact selection as Chrysanthemum morifolium and recommends full sun and medium or large pots ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70067038)). ## Garden use Use Rhonda™ Purple for late-season color in a sunny border or a roomy seasonal container. Syngenta describes Rhonda as a vigorous, late-flowering family and advises against planting it too early. The breeder does not give this cultivar a mature height or spread, so allow space without assigning a specific dimension. ## Siting and water Give an outdoor planting a sunny position and check the soil regularly during dry spells. Potted mums use water readily; Illinois Extension recommends watering when the top inch of soil is dry and protecting the plant when frost is forecast. Shorter days cue chrysanthemums to flower, so strong outdoor lighting at night can interfere ([Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/over-garden-fence/2024-10-17-mums-word)). ## Maintenance Choose a container with drainage and keep the root area evenly moist during growth. Syngenta notes that Rhonda flowers tolerate frost, but lists hardiness as N/A for this exact selection. The flowering schedule should not be used as a winter-survival rating.