Here in Wisconsin Zone 5, the rule is to keep them bud free until the 4th of
July to have blooms in late summer/fall.

Suzy O

"Merle O'Broham" wrote in message
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Why are my mums budding so early? My memory's not the best, but
shouldn't these be blooming in Aug/Sep? I pinched them back a month ago
for nice bushiness. Should I do it again and cut off the little buds?
Will they rebud? It wouldn't be the worst thing if they bloom now, it
just seems way early.

TIA