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If you want to put a little pep into your fall patio look, simply add chrysanthemums. We love their sunburst-shaped blooms and numerous vibrant hues, which fit seamlessly into any autumnal aesthetic.

To celebrate everyone’s favorite fall flower, we arranged a bouquet of mum decorating ideas to take your fall motif to the maximum.

Mum Color Combinations

Try these flower and furniture color pairings to bring serious cozy season vibes to your outdoors.

1. Red and Orange Mums With White Adirondacks

The flowers' warm, fiery hues offer an inviting contrast against the crisp white chairs. The look is further accented with pumpkins in various shades of orange, along with planters and pillows giving hints of hunter green.

White POLYWOOD Palm Coast Folding Adirondack chairs circle a fire pit next to a lake. Pumpkins, gourds, and pots of orange and red mums sit by the chairs.

2. Yellow Mums With Teak-Toned Benches

A black pot bursting with bright yellow mums complements the bench’s warm teak tone, evoking a sunny disposition. For extra coziness, a cream-colored throw blanket awaits you and a companion to cuddle up.

A brown POLYWOOD Vineyard 48 Inch Bench sits on a brick path covered in fallen leaves. A pumpkin and a pot of yellow mums are next to it.

3. Red Mums With Grey Rocking Chairs

The bold crimson mums stand out against the rocking chair’s muted grey frame, offering a beautiful balance of vivid energy and calm elegance. This porch’s red siding enhances the contrast against the dark wood floor and front door, complemented by strategically placed white and orange gourds.

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4. Yellow and Orange Mums With Black Rockers

The mums’ vivid fall shades are grounded by the sleek black rocking chairs, leading to a bold yet balanced look. This fall front porch scene is enhanced by creamy pillows and throws, decorative gourds, and fluffy green ferns, which add warmth and color.

A black Vineyard 3 Piece Rocking Set sits on the brick porch of a white house with decorative pumpkins and pots of yellow and orange mums nearby.

5. Red Mums and Tangerine Adirondack Chairs

Bright colors in unexpected places are fun ways to freshen up a fall look. This tangerine-toned Adirondack set is complemented by the mum’s deep cranberry hue, while contrast comes in through the background from the home’s cool, blue-grey color scheme.

An orange South Beach Adirondack 3 Piece Set sits on the concrete porch of a blue house with a pot of deep red mums on the matching side table.

6. Pink Mums With Black Adirondack Chairs

A refreshing twist on a traditional fall color palette, this pot of bright pink mums pops against the Adirondack chairs’ bold black frames. The playful fall vibes continue with cozy powder blue pillows and blankets; complemented by stacked green, white, and orange gourds that invoke warmth and seasonal charm.

Two black POLYWOOD Modern Adirondack Chairs on a lawn with a pot of pink mums and decorative pumpkins near them.

Mums Landscaping Ideas

Craft lush vignettes in your outdoor spaces with these plant-based concepts.

  • Posey-lined paths: If you have a winding walkway, trim the edges with mum-filled pots and planters to invite color and texture.
  • Encircled trees and shrubbery: To complement the greenery or changing leaves, treat trees and tall shrubs with a ring of bright blooms.
  • Tiered garden beds: Craft a dynamic display with tiered beds with a mix of cascading flowers, vines, and lofty plants.
  • Mixed perennial patches: Plant a blend of perennials that bloom in different seasons to have a garden containing continuous color.

Plant Pairings

  • Ornamental grasses: For contrast and extra height, pair vibrant mums with these tall, more subdued plants.
  • Asters: Similar in shape and available in an abundance of shades, these daisy-like flowers are ideal companions to mums.
  • Ornamental kale and cabbage: These visually appealing veggies bring intriguing textures and colors to flower gardens that create a striking contrast with mums.
  • Black-eyed Susans: Pair mums with these happy-hued perennials to invite height and contrast to your landscaped look.
  • Pumpkins and gourds: If you want your mums to be the main attraction, choose pumpkins or gourds in paler hues. This simple arrangement allows your mums to shine while the seasonal squash offers extra texture without competing for attention.
A tan POLYWOOD Traditional Garden 16 Inch Planter filled with yellow mums sits on a porch with pots of red mums and decorative pumpkins near it.

Mum Planter Ideas

Put these planter ideas to work on your porch or patio.

Multi-Level Planters

Mums grow out more than they do up, so try tall planters or plant stands to elevate your fall floral arrangements. The idea is to distribute visual weight evenly throughout your space for a balanced aesthetic. Clustering too much decor in one area while leaving other parts empty creates a lopsided look.

A black Presidential Rocker 3 Piece Set on the concrete porch of a grey house next to a front door flanked by pots of yellow and white mums.

Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Kevin P., October 2024

Burlap Wrap Planter

This is an incredibly easy way to bring a rustic flair to your outdoor space. Grab some burlap and cut it into wide strips. Then, wrap it around the mum container and tie it with twine. These planters look fantastic on your front porch steps.

Thrifted Ceramic Planter

Ceramic pots are ideal homes for plants due to their porous nature, but they can be expensive. Head to your local second-hand shop to hunt for these treasures. Ceramic isn’t recyclable, so instead of tossing them in the trash, eco-conscious gardeners donate pre-loved planters to thrift stores. This means savings for you and a safe planet for all.

A brown POLYWOOD Vineyard 3 Piece Deep Seating Rocking Chair Set with beige cushions. The chairs flank a side table holding red mums, candles, and gourds.

Paint Can Planter

These mum planters will give your front porch a shabby chic vibe. All you have to do is paint a clean paint can using your favorite colors, poke some holes in the bottom for drainage, pop in the mums, and tie a burlap ribbon around the can to top it all off.

Wicker Basket Planter

Wicker baskets bursting with colorful mums bring a cottage-style vibe to your outdoor space. If your baskets have handles, consider attaching them to hooks and turning them into hanging planters for extra visual impact.

Baskets of orange, purple, red, and yellow mums are arranged in front of a wall covered in ivy.

Copper Pot Planter

If you want to make a statement, place mums in varied colors in a wide-mouth copper pot. Then, scatter gourds and squashes around it to add texture and fall style to your display.

Pumpkin Planter

For a fun fall display, arrange mums in hollowed-out pumpkins. Place them in groups or line them up along your steps to greet guests. If you want these displays to last throughout the season, consider getting faux craft pumpkins instead of the real deal.

An orange pumpkin hollowed out and filled with yellow mums sits on a deck covered in autumn leaves with a wooden fence in the background.