Mums changing colour

[SueG]

I have one chrysanthemum in my garden. This year, it began to bud very early (in June); I removed the buds. In no time it began to bud again. This morning I noticed four flowers on it. They're white with yellow centres, like a typical daisy. The thing is, this plant has always had bright, hot pink flowers. What could account for the early -- and off-coloured -- blooming? Is there any chance it might bloom again in autumn if I remove the spent flowers?

Thanks for any input.

SueG Zone 5a Ontario, Canada

[betsyb]

Sue most do begin blooming early. Depends on the weather. Snip off the flowers and they will come back in the fall. As for the color, might be a hybrid? Hot Pink is not a normal color for them/

[SueG]

Thanks, Betsy -- I appreciate your response. This mum is in its third year, and it's always been a blazing pink. Strange, eh?

Sue

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[betsyb]

I have had hot purple petunias for 4 seasons and not they are not so hot, just purple.