Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

By referring to the USDA zone info for Hawaiian Gardens it's possible to figure out when to plant chrysanthemum.

Planting Calendar for Chrysanthemum

Frost tolerance for chrysanthemum:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since chrysanthemum require warm weather it's important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant chrysanthemum in Hawaiian Gardens is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant chrysanthemum and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your chrysanthemum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your chrysanthemum indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Hawaiian Gardens. It might get as low as 35°F during the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Hawaiian Gardens is an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Hawaiian Gardens last frost occurs after January 31 be ready to cover your chrysanthemum if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Hawaiian Gardens

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	35°F
Highest Expected Low	40°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 35°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 40°F.

Plants to Grow in Hawaiian Gardens

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