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Garden chrysanthemums have earned their status as the cornerstone of fall displays and decor,
distinguished by their prolific blooms, diverse color palette, and minimal maintenance requirements. At
Syngenta Flowers, we are dedicated to advancing the industry through trusted genetics and comprehensive
technical support. Our commitment extends beyond product development to ensure grower success,
optimize retail performance, and maximize consumer satisfaction.
VERSATILE MUM FAMILIES
Syngenta Flowers offers a diverse range of garden mum families, expertly bred for adaptability and
exceptional performance. Whether you're utilizing natural season production or black cloth programs, our
mum varieties deliver consistent results. Each family is carefully developed to ensure matched flowering
responses, similar habits, and uniform vigor across various growing conditions.
The Pamela™ Family stands out as a versatile 4-color option ideal for mid-late natural flowering programs
or black cloth production. Pamela™ has excellent vigor, making it perfect for filling medium to larger
containers and the larger flowers hold up exceptionally well in warmer temperatures. The Pamela™ Family
also pairs well with Cynthia™ Scarlet to round out the color palette.
Our 2025 introductions bring exciting new options to the market! One of my new favorites is Melanie™
Bronze Bicolor which is a standout novelty fall bicolor, timed to flower for peak of fall sales. Its tidy habit
makes Melanie™ an excellent choice for 3.0 qt. pots and smaller containers, and even hanging baskets.
This variety offers growers a unique option to diversify their offerings.
Recognizing the enduring popularity of yellow in the mum market, we're thrilled to introduce Maria™ Yellow.
This mid-season, natural flowering variety is characterized by its large blooms. What sets Maria™ Yellow
apart is its extraordinary flower longevity, ensuring extended enjoyment for consumers.

CALENDAR WEEK

Trial Details: Lucas Greenhouses, NJ September 2024 – October 2024.
Connect with your Syngenta Flowers Area Manager so they can assist in setting up trials, allowing you to see our
mums in action and determine the best fit for your program!

POSTHARVEST FLOWER LONGEVITY
Speaking of color longevity, when selecting varieties, consider both field performance and consumer
satisfaction. Our trials this year featured weekly photographic tracking, and revealed that Syngenta Flowers
Garden mums maintain their rich, vivid colors longer than competitor varieties.
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