Among the huge variety and abundance of varieties of chrysanthemums, spray occupies a particularly important place. This is due to the ability to get from it a very beautiful and full-fledged bouquet, consisting of only one branch of the plant. But not only this is attractive.
What other features do spray chrysanthemum flowers have? You can learn about this and much more by reading the information presented in the article.
About chrysanthemums
This flower fully justifies its title - the queen of autumn. In modern horticulture, a total of approximately 650 different garden varieties of this plant are cultivated. Its species differ in the size of the inflorescences, the shape of the petals and the size of the bush. Depending on the diameter of the flower, the following varieties are distinguished: large-flowered, medium-flowered and small-flowered.
Large-flowered - huge, mostly solitary flowers (diameter - up to 25 cm), located on high or medium stems. Basically, they are grown for cutting. The disadvantage of this species is that it does not toleratefrosts.
The size of flowers of medium varieties is 10-15 cm. They look wonderful in flower beds and in pots, and terraces and balconies are beautifully decorated with them. Grown mainly for cutting. The height of the bushes is 40-70 cm.
Varieties with small flowers differ in the duration of the flowering period, unpretentiousness and frost resistance. The size of the flowers in diameter is 2-8 cm. These varieties are distinguished by a relatively long flowering period, unpretentiousness and frost resistance. The not very large size of the flowers is fully compensated by the large number of inflorescences on the bush, which in themselves represent a lush bouquet.
Description
Spruce chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae (Asteraceae) family. Plants grow up to 0.3-1.5 meters. The variety of shades and colors of the plant is huge. The tubular flowers are usually yellow, while the reed flowers are white, yellow or pink. There are also flowers that have an unusual color for them - green. And there is also a combined color.
Full-fledged spray chrysanthemums in one area can develop for five years, after which the plant almost completely loses its decorative qualities. The height of the bushes can reach 20-150 cm, depending on the variety.
This perennial, amazing in its diversity and beauty, reigns in parks and gardens in the autumn. It pleases with its blooming bright flowers from the end of summer to the very first frosts.
A variety of varieties with a wide variety of bush sizes, shapes andshades of flowers allows you to use this plant in a variety of landscape compositions. They are also very popular due to their unpretentiousness to soil, which greatly simplifies the cultivation of this beautiful plant.
Varieties
Today, spray chrysanthemum is very popular. In addition to being unpretentious, it fits perfectly into any landscape design due to the variety of its varieties and hybrid forms.
According to the shape of inflorescences, spray garden chrysanthemums are divided into the following types:
Pom-poms with tongue-shaped petals gathered into a pom-pom-like ball
- Anemone-shaped, in which the buds consist of large petals collected in 1-3 rows. The size of the flowers with reed-like petals is not very large.
- Semi-double, consisting of 3 rows of reeds located around the center of the bud.
- Terry, distinguished by the variety and splendor of types and forms.
Among these plants, annual and perennial varieties stand out. The first are represented by types: prominent, keeled, crowned, sowing. The main perennial varieties are bush white chrysanthemum and large. For outdoor cultivation, varieties resistant to various ailments, climatic and weather conditions, as well as pests are usually used.
There are a huge variety of varieties, and it is unrealistic to consider all these options in one article. Below arethe names of spray chrysanthemums - the most popular crops, loved by domestic gardeners.
Grand Pink
This is a large bush variety, distributed mainly in Holland. She has bright pink flowers with a green center.
The cut flowers can stand for about 2 weeks, and in a cool room they retain their freshness for up to 30 days. In this regard, the Grand chrysanthemum is grown to a greater extent for creating bouquets.
Chamomile
This variety does not require special attention and care. It is characterized by early flowering, rapid growth, not picky about conditions and care. The flowers of the variety are painted in an unusual red-orange color. White specimens also exist.
The bush grows up to 55 centimeters in height. Opened flowers have a diameter of 6.5 centimeters.
B altic (Zembla)
This white spray chrysanthemum is the most common crop among gardeners. The height of an unpretentious plant is up to 70 cm. Chrysanthemum of this variety is good for cutting. It is often grown in pots. Large spherical buds.
Cut flowers can last about three weeks. In addition to white flowers, there are cream, yellow, orange and pink specimens.
Saba
This is a bush flowering plant with carved dense leaves with longitudinal deep grooves. Saba is one of the brightest representatives among the spray chrysanthemums. This is due to its white-burgundy flowers, which have surprisingly beautifultubular petals.
The height of the bush is 110 cm, the flowers are about 10 cm in diameter.
Mona Lisa
Spruce chrysanthemums of this variety look good both alone and in flower arrangements with other plants.
- Mona Lisa pink - a chrysanthemum with a medium-late flowering period. Bush height - 170 cm. Flowers (diameter - 7 cm) - lilac-pink, with a green center.
- Mona Lisa is white. The height of the bush is 170 cm. The diameter of the white flowers with a green center is up to 8 cm.
- Mona Lisa Cream. The height of the bush is 170 cm. Lemon-colored flowers with a green center have a diameter of 6-8 cm.
Green chrysanthemums
Spray chrysanthemums with green flowers are also original. They give the flower garden amazing freshness. There are several varieties in total.
- Santini Palm Gris - pompom inflorescences with bright green flowers.
- Galiaro Green is a chrysanthemum with decorative value due to needle-shaped flowers of an unusual green hue.
- Green Lizard - the height of the bush is 130 cm, the flowers are 6-7 cm in diameter.
- Owl Green - light green bush chrysanthemum with spherical buds.
- Yoko Ono is a chrysanthemum named after a Japanese artist. Lush pom-pom flowers are located on the bush (diameter - 3 cm). Blooms only in early November.
Spruce chrysanthemum in a pot: care
Indoor flowering plant with a lush crown on straight stems has a height of 20-40 cm. Multilobed leaves are light green, up to 7-8 cm long. Inflorescences-baskets are large (diameter - 5-7 cm). The color of the flowers is the most diverse: pink, yellow, brown, orange, etc. The duration of flowering is up to 2 months.
The flower is unpretentious to conditions and care. But the chrysanthemum loves coolness and fresh air. The heat is unacceptable for her: it stops blooming and withers. Without light, the buds may not open.
To obtain large chrysanthemum flowers, it is necessary to properly form the plant. To do this, the first bud should be plucked, after which new side shoots will grow.
Soil - a mixture of sand with turf and humus soil. If you add bird droppings to it, the plant will bloom even better.
Chrysanthemum bouquets
When creating bouquets of chrysanthemums, for example, for a wedding ceremony, they usually refer to the meaning of the shades of their flowers:
- A bouquet with white flowers symbolizes the vulnerability, purity, innocence and tenderness of the bride (in this case, a white spray chrysanthemum is perfect).
- The presence of blue shades in a bouquet means carelessness, lightness and fun in relationships with a loved one.
- Yellow symbolizes the cheerful mood present between newlyweds.
- Pink - girlishness, tenderness and easy disposition.
- Purple and lilac emphasize the originality and unique style of the bride.
- Red color - maturity and old age, but also romance along with well-being.
Bouquets of spray chrysanthemums and roses
Chrysanthemum is a flower native to China. It conveys kindness and purity of heart, carries vital energy. Therefore, it can be given for any occasion.
Florists often use these flowers when creating bouquets, as they remain attractive for quite a long time even after the celebration. Chrysanthemum is especially ideal for winter events. This flower is perfectly adapted to the cold season.
Excellent combination of white and yellow chrysanthemums, pale lilac and bright red. A bouquet of spray roses and chrysanthemums is one of the best options. Tenderness and brightness - this is the most charming combination. Snow-white chrysanthemums and yellow roses are delightful in one bouquet.
Reviews
Gardeners love this plant for its unpretentiousness, for its high resistance to diseases, for the beauty of flowers of various shades, for vitality and a pleasant delicate aroma emanating from its flowers and leaves. Reviews about this plant are the most flattering and positive. Shrubs are especially pleasing undersized, which are perfect for decorating any corner of the garden. Minor disadvantages of this plant, according to gardeners, are the difficult tolerance of heat (houseplant) and the late start of its flowering in the garden - the end of summer. But these are not the worst cons.
At a relatively low price of spray chrysanthemum, the bouquet from it is magnificent and has a wonderful delicate aroma of fresh greenery. These flowers are the most resistant to cut, as well as the most delicate and attractive.
In closing
For those who want to liveEastern wisdom advises to grow chrysanthemums for a happy and long life. According to one Chinese legend, one day a white dragon wanted to encroach on the sun itself. With his claws and teeth, he tore it. Sparks from the sun, falling on the ground, immediately turned into yellow flowers. These were the chrysanthemums.
They are depicted on the Japanese coat of arms, as well as on seals and coins. Asians from the flowers of this plant prepare salads and cakes. And as a garden plant, chrysanthemum has been known for about three thousand years. And today, interest in it continues to grow.
