Homecoming Mum & Garter Sizing Charts
TLDR: This is a quick-reference chart for both mum and garter sizing in one place — flower head size, streamer length, and total length for every standard size, from mini to mega. Use it to cross-check measurements when comparing quotes between different mum-makers, since terminology (mini, classic, premium, mega) isn’t perfectly standardized across the industry even though the underlying dimensions are fairly consistent.
Introduction
If you’ve already read about mum sizing or garter sizing individually, this page is the condensed version — both sets of measurements side by side, built for quick comparison rather than detailed explanation. It’s most useful once you already understand the basic concepts (flower count vs. flower size) and just need to check numbers while comparing options.
Mum Sizing Chart
| Size | Flower Head | Streamer Length | Approx. Total Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | ~4.5″ | Under 12″ | Under 18″ |
| Short/Standard Single | 5.5″–6.5″ | ~24″ | ~34″ |
| Long/Full Single | 6.5″ | 34″–36″ | ~43″–44″ |
| Premium | 7.5″ | Varies by maker | Typically 36″+ |
| Mega | 9″–9.5″ | Varies by maker | Longest standard option |
Flower count (single, double, triple, quad) is a separate variable layered on top of this chart — each step up adds a full additional flower head and proportionally more width and weight. See our full mum sizing guide for how flower count and flower size combine.
Garter Sizing Chart
| Size | Flower Head | Streamer Length | Approx. Total Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini/Peewee | ~4.5″ | Short | ~12″ |
| Standard | 5.5″ | 15″–18″ | ~24″–28″ |
| Larger | 6.5″ | 17″–18″ | ~28″+ |
For the full explanation of how garter sizing works and how to choose, see our boys’ garter sizing guide.
A Note on Measurement Consistency
These figures reflect commonly used standards across Texas mum-makers, but exact dimensions vary by maker — there’s no single industry-wide regulatory standard for what “premium” or “mega” must measure. When comparing quotes between different sellers, always confirm the actual flower size and total length in inches rather than relying on size-name alone, since one maker’s “large” may be another’s “standard.”
How Flower Count Changes the Numbers
The charts above reflect a single flower head. Moving to double, triple, or quad multiplies the flower-head width and typically increases overall length and weight as well, since multi-flower mums are often built with proportionally longer streamers to keep visual balance. There’s no fixed multiplier — it varies by maker and specific design — but expect a meaningful jump in both size and price with each additional flower head.
FAQ
Are these sizes standardized across all mum-makers?
The general dimensions are broadly consistent, but exact measurements and size names vary by maker. Always confirm specific inches when comparing quotes.
What’s the difference between “streamer length” and “total length”?
Streamer length is just the hanging ribbon portion. Total length includes the flower head at the top down to the bottom of the longest streamer.
Do garters ever reach mega mum sizes?
No. Even the largest standard garters stay closer to 6.5″ flower heads, well under the 9″+ sizes available on mega mums, since garters are built for the arm rather than the torso.
How do I know what size will actually look right on my student?
Measure from where the mum will hang (the neck, for a mum; the upper arm, for a garter) down to where you want the bottom ribbons to land, and compare that to the total length figures above.
Does a bigger size always cost proportionally more?
Generally yes, both flower size and flower count increase materials and labor, but the exact pricing curve varies by maker. See our pricing guide for specifics.
Conclusion
Use this chart as a quick cross-reference when sizing up options, but treat the numbers as a general guide rather than a fixed industry standard — always confirm exact measurements with whoever is making your mum or garter before finalizing an order.