Rhonda™ Red Chrysanthemum

Rhonda™ Red is a vigorous, fall-flowering garden mum with red blooms. Syngenta lists this exact Chrysanthemum morifolium selection for full sun, recommends medium or large pots, and describes the Rhonda family as late-flowering ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70067033)). ## Garden use Place Rhonda™ Red in a sunny border or a large patio container for late-season color. The breeder describes Rhonda as a vigorous family and advises growers not to plant it too early. No mature height or spread is listed for this cultivar, so give it room without assuming a landscape size. ## Siting and water Use a sunny outdoor position and keep the root area from drying during active growth. Container mums can need water every other day; Illinois Extension recommends checking the top inch of soil and watering when dry. Shorter days cue chrysanthemums to flower, and night lighting can disrupt that response ([Illinois Extension](https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/over-garden-fence/2024-10-17-mums-word)). ## Maintenance Use a draining container and protect the plant when frost is forecast. Syngenta notes that Rhonda flowers tolerate frost, but its product page lists hardiness as N/A. That flower trait does not establish a USDA hardiness zone for Rhonda™ Red.