(At last!) The arrival of fall has been officially celebrated at Trader Joe’s, and while many are aware of the seasonal culinary delights now lining the shelves, our focus has been on the flora department. The mums have returned for another 2025 season, presenting a colorful array to pick from, with us spotting no less than a dozen different hues.
Potted mums can be purchased for as little as $5 for the petite varieties to $8 for the standard sizes. For those looking for a touch of sophistication, pre-assembled tri-color mums come in a patio planter for $16. Yet, with these charming potted plants filling your cart, how should you proceed with their care?
Resist the misconception that your garden needs to resemble a lifeless landscape simply because of shorter days. Revitalize your garden with splashes of color by surrounding your perennials with Trader Joe’s mums: Carefully extract your flowers from their pots and plant them by late September to allow them adequate time to acclimate before the first frost arrives.
Should your local Trader Joe’s offer a diverse array of mums, opt for those in the early stages of blooming—ideally, those that are still tightly closed. This guarantees their blossoming once they are planted.
Outdoor planting calls for mulching around your mums to shield them from the chill. Maintain their beauty all season by watering them regularly, ensuring full sun exposure, and pruning away any withered blossoms.
Should you prefer not to incorporate mums into your garden, simply leave them in their pots and display them on your porch or patio instead. Just ensure you understand the proper care to keep them vibrant throughout the autumn months.
Enhance the steps of your porch or walkway with Trader Joe’s multicolored mums and regular-sized blooms to greet the season, and infuse your outdoor patio table with the charm of miniature mums. Don’t hesitate to experiment with a range of colors: Consider a gradient from purple to red, or pair contrasting shades like deep purple and creamy yellow.
Draw inspiration from Joanna Gaines by grouping three planters together on your porch for an aesthetically pleasing balance. Stick to mums for a striking display, or add diverse plants of varying heights for a more intriguing visual effect.
You can also craft your own grand potted arrangement with the mini mums. Utilize them as accents between larger plants and at the forefront of the planter to draw attention. The soft, enduring blossoms are particularly enchanting for the fall.
Mums can flourish indoors in pots, so feel free to relocate them as temperatures decline. The mini mums, in particular, are quite manageable indoors due to their diminutive size. Water them frequently and position them near a sunny window to ensure ample light. They thrive in a cooler climate—considered fall plants, keep them as cool as possible. With proper care, they can bloom for several months.
Potted mums are a natural way to prepare your bedroom or office for winter, spruce up your dining table for the season, or inject a burst of color into your kitchen window.
If plant maintenance isn’t your forte, no need to worry—Trader Joe’s also boasts a variety of mums in floral arrangements this season. Here, their unique colors truly stand out: from white to yellow and brown, burgundy, lime-centered, golden, lavender, and countless more, they can all be found in the florist’s aisle.
Mums typically last around a week in a vase. They make a bold statement when showcased alone—don’t forget to grab a couple of bouquets to fill your container to the brim. Trader Joe’s also features dahlias currently, and both make a stunning pair.
Bouquets of cut mums are generally priced at $5. The selections available may vary by location, as per Trader Joe’s.
