The first to “perform” in the waltz are border small-flowered chrysanthemums with a height of 15 to 35 cm with inflorescences from 2 to 9 cm. Then comes the turn of early-blooming cut princess chrysanthemums, and only then (and often in parallel with them) comes the time for the “coming out” of the ball queens - large-flowered chrysanthemums, which we will meet a little later. In the meantime, all attention is given to the “young talents” - small flowers.
Simple and terry, hemispherical and spherical, flat, ray-shaped, bent, anemoid, spider-shaped, pompom-shaped - they are so different that you want to look at the outfit of each of them, to catch the sweet-tart (sometimes with honey notes) aroma. Bushes of various heights:
- dwarf or border - up to 35 cm;
- low - 36-54 cm;
- medium height - 55-80 cm;
- tall - 85 cm or more.
Every year, when chrysanthemums bloom in Nikita, some kind of sadness fills the heart and soul: summer is over, and autumn has passed into the second half. And the chrysanthemums are blooming - more and more beauties are involved in the dance every day: some of them are already familiar to us, others are new. In total, 240 varieties are presented this year, half of which are small-flowered chrysanthemums.
The shooting was carried out on October 28 of this year with the same Pentax SLR camera. The sun hid behind the clouds, then again flooded the blooming chrysanthemums with unseasonably bright rays. I considered it necessary to supplement the varieties that have just begun to bloom with a photograph of the period of mass flowering last year (in the collage these photos are located on the right), so sometimes the chrysanthemum will appear before you as a changeable beauty, and this will be all its charm.
So, we meet the participants of the Chrysanthemum Ball 2016 in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden - small-flowered varieties.
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Small-flowered chrysanthemums with simple inflorescences
These are the majority of princesses of the autumn ball, but their charm lies in the apparent simplicity of the inflorescences. You can always clearly see not only the marginal reeds, but also the center of the inflorescence with tubular flowers. Flowering is very abundant and long lasting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Flywort'
A beautiful white and pink domestic variety, created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyuroy is dedicated to a place of the same name, which is located on the southern coast of Crimea. The inflorescence is chamomile-shaped, simple, 5.5-6 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, tall, 75-95 cm, densely leafy.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Russian Field'
A beautiful domestic variety created in Crimea by G.F. Feofilova and T.A. Sholokhova. The inflorescence is white, with a yellow center, simple, up to 4 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, well-leafed, up to 70 cm high. The flowering is lush and prolonged. Good for flower beds and cuttings.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Sunny Day'
A golden Crimean variety, like a sunny autumn day on the southern coast of Crimea, filled with warmth and comfort.
The inflorescence is simple, up to 4.5 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, well-leafed, 65-70 cm high. Looks good in autumn mixborders, suitable for cutting, stands well and long in water.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Stranger'
An unusual domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. He fascinated me last year. Among all the other small-flowered chrysanthemums, 'Stranger' stands out already in the budding stage: the slowly opening buds resemble the beaks of chicks demanding food from their parents. The inflorescence is simple, up to 6 cm in diameter, crimson-white, variegated, the reed flowers remain directed upward: it seems that it glows from within with some mysterious moonlight. The bushes are medium-sized, 40-45 cm high, durable. The leaves are dark green, leathery. Good for autumn flower beds and cuttings. Surprisingly, we might not have met the 'Stranger': Zoya Pavlovna initially rejected this hybrid form, but thanks to a colleague it was abandoned, and now we see that it was not in vain.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Sea Spray'
A variegated domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. Bushes 55-65 cm high with yellow simple inflorescences 6-7 cm in diameter, the reed flowers of which have dark orange stripes and streaks.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Sashenka'
The registered two-color domestic variety was created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is red-yellow, simple, chamomile-shaped, up to 6 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, well-leafed, 65-70 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Robin'
A beautiful single-color raspberry domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is chamomile-shaped, simple, 7-8 cm in diameter.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Mirra'
An elegant two-color domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescences are simple, bright pink, with a yellow center, 4.5-5.5 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, 45-55 cm high. Zoya Pavlovna probably gave the name to the variety in honor of the famous cosmetic. The right to name your variety is the prerogative of its creator or originator. Often family members, friends, colleagues and even exhibition visitors are involved in this exciting process. Do you remember last year that we on the site also participated in the selection of the name of the original yellow hybrid form?
Chrysanthemum variety 'Two Tone Pink'
A festive bicolor variety with simple dark crimson inflorescences 4.5 cm in diameter, with a white border along the edge of the ligulate marginal flowers. The bushes are tall - up to 130 cm. Good for autumn flower beds in the background, suitable for cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'In Memory of Babkina'
Personalized variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura, dedicated to Vera Mikhailovna Babkina, a breeder who created more than one variety of chrysanthemums. The inflorescence is bright pink, with a white border, simple, chamomile-shaped. Flowering is lush and long lasting. Bushes with a height of 75 cm to 135 cm. Suitable for autumn mixborders in the background, always with a garter of bushes.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Bossa Time'
Tall variety (up to 100 cm) with strong, densely leafy shoots. A bright chrysanthemum with a dark crimson simple inflorescence (yellow center), 7-8 cm in diameter.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Malvina'
An elegant border domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The variety is dedicated to the young heroine of the fairy tale “Pinocchio”. The inflorescence is simple.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Azure Stream'
An excellent domestic border variety, created in Crimea by G.F. Feofilova. The inflorescence is dark crimson, simple, up to 4 cm in diameter. Flowering is always lush and long-lasting. Bushes with a height of 35 to 55 cm. Suitable for autumn flower beds, borders, cutting, container culture.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Bordeaux'
The domestic variety was created in Crimea. The inflorescence is burgundy, lighter when flowering, simple, up to 8 cm in diameter. Medium-sized variety up to 45 cm in height. Suitable for flower beds, borders, container culture, cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Artemon'
A bright domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is red, simple, 6 cm in diameter, the marginal flowers are tubular-spoon-shaped. Bushes 60-70 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Cutie'
A bright two-color domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is simple, flat, red-yellow: the base of the red reed flowers is yellow, 5.5-6 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, well-leafed, 65-70 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Artist'
Domestic: created in Crimea Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. A two-color red-yellow variety with simple chamomile-shaped large inflorescences with a diameter of 7-9 cm. The yellow color seems to fade during flowering - it becomes light, but this does not dull the beauty of the variety.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Moskvichka'
A mysterious domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The dark cherry inflorescence is simple, 5.5-6 cm in diameter. Sturdy bushes up to 60 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Alice'
Domestic nominal cut variety created by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is simple, up to 9 cm in diameter, spoon-shaped light lilac reed flowers are white at the ends. The bushes are strong, densely leafy, up to 60 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Lilac Fog'
A beautiful domestic Crimean variety. The inflorescence is light lilac, simple, up to 7 cm in diameter. Bushes up to 65 cm high. Luxurious, long-lasting flowering. Suitable for flower beds and cuttings.
Possible diseases and pests
Chrysanthemums can be susceptible to various diseases due to excessive soil moisture or because it is not loose enough. Among the most common diseases are the following:
- Gray rot. Appears on the leaves in the form of dark spots with a gray coating.
- Powdery mildew. Affects all parts of chrysanthemums. You can distinguish it by its white coating.
- Rust. Affects the above-ground part of the plant. Brown spots form on the affected leaves. Over time, the leaves begin to thin and fall off. As a result, the plant stops growing.
To treat fungal diseases, drugs containing copper (colloidal sulfur, Bordeaux mixture or copper oxychloride) are used.
Often such flowers can be affected by viral diseases such as:
- dwarfism - early flowering out of season and underdeveloped stems;
- mosaic - the formation of a speckled color on the leaves;
- aspermia - change in leaf color and deformation of flowers.
These diseases cannot be cured, so the only correct option is to completely uproot and destroy the flowers.
Chrysanthemums often suffer from nematodes . The presence of such pests is indicated by marbled leaves, which over time begin to darken and fall off. To prevent the appearance of nematodes, phosphamide and formalin should be used.
Flower bushes may be attacked by aphids. It can settle both in buds and on foliage. The negative impact of such a pest is that it sucks the juice from the plant, and this leads to the partial death of the flower. For treatment, it is recommended to spray with Actellik.
Small-flowered chrysanthemums with semi-double inflorescences
With an increase in doubleness (due to the marginal reed flowers), the inflorescences undoubtedly become more beautiful. It's like princesses adding layers to their luxurious skirts.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Costa'
White chrysanthemum is especially elegant! The bushes are 65-70 cm high, the inflorescence is semi-double, with a diameter of 5.5-6.5 cm. Such chrysanthemums cannot be avoided when arranging autumn bouquets, and they are also necessary in late flower beds.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Mona Lisa'
The inflorescence is white, pink when flowering, semi-double, 4-5 cm in diameter, with a honey aroma. Durable bushes 55-65 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Belyanka'
The domestic variety was created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is semi-double, white-yellow when blooming, then pure white, 8-9 cm in diameter.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Jeanne'
The registered domestic variety was created in Crimea. The inflorescence is initially light pink (similar to the 'Medea' variety), then pure white, with a yellow center; diameter 3-3.5 cm, semi-double. Bushes 55-65 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Lady Di'
Domestic variety created in Crimea by T.A. Sholokhova, Yu.Ya. Arbatskaya, T.P. Golubeva, dedicated to Princess Diana. The inflorescence is initially light pink, then pure white, with a yellow center, semi-double, up to 5.5 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, densely leafy, 35-40 cm high. Good in autumn flower beds and borders. Suitable for container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Axima Gold'
A gold-marked variety of super-low (20-30 cm high) small-flowered border chrysanthemum from the multiflora group. The inflorescence* is bright yellow, with a darker center, semi-double.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Goldenhair'
A very early Ukrainian variety, it blooms in open ground on the South Coast in August. The flowering is lush - no leaves are visible. The inflorescence is bright yellow, 3.5 cm in diameter, semi-double.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Temga'
A bright yellow variety with a blue-violet center at the beginning of flowering - this is the harmony in contrast that attracts attention. During flowering, the contrast disappears (photo on the right, 2015). The inflorescence is chamomile-shaped, 3 cm in diameter, semi-double. Bushes 35-45 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Ocher Ray'
Domestic variety created in Crimea by T.A. Sholokhova, Yu.Ya. Arbatskaya and T.P. Golubeva. The inflorescence is initially bright orange, then yellow, up to 6 cm in diameter, semi-double. Bushes up to 40 cm high. A true autumn variety that can bring bright colors to flower beds and borders. Suitable for container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Elda Orange'
One of the double chrysanthemums of a whole series of small-flowered border flowers, which are often classified as multiflora. The inflorescence is light orange, semi-double, 3.5-4 cm in diameter, with a tart aroma. Bushes 35-45 cm high. The variety is suitable for autumn flower beds, borders, container culture, and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Nikitskaya Yubileynaya'
Domestic variety created in Crimea by T.A. Sholokhova, Yu.Ya. Arbatskaya, T.P. Golubeva. The Nikitsky Botanical Garden celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012. The inflorescence is orange, with a greenish center, up to 4 cm in diameter, semi-double. It blooms early, abundantly and for a long time. Good in autumn flower beds and borders. Suitable for container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Dayon'
A very elegant “princess” that attracts the attention of ball visitors. A bright orange semi-double variety with a tart honey aroma seems to burn out when blooming, without losing its southern charm. Bushes up to 55 cm high.
Growing from seeds
Chrysanthemum Emperor of China
The “Japanese miracle” can be propagated by two methods: vegetatively and by seeds. Flowers planted with seeds tolerate low temperatures better, but may partially lose their varietal qualities.
You can plant seeds directly into the ground, or use the seedling method.
The easiest way is to plant seeds in the ground. You will see the fruits of your labor late: only at the end of summer. And you need to act as follows:
- We dig small holes every 25cm, water with warm water,
- Place 3 seeds in each hole and sprinkle soil on top.
- If it’s cool, cover the top with agrofibre. At the first shoots we remove the shelter.
- Traditional care: thinning, weeding, loosening.
- Leave one strong plant in each hole. The rest can be removed or replanted.
- During the growth process, we feed with complex fertilizer.
Growing through seedlings should begin no later than February, since Korean chrysanthemum will bloom only after 6 months. Therefore in February
- Fill a container 6-8 cm high with soil.
- We distribute the seeds over the surface and cover them with river sand in a 1 cm layer.
- We carefully moisten it so that the seeds do not “go” deep into the soil and cover with glass. We remove the glass from time to time for ventilation.
- Shoots should appear in 2 weeks at a temperature of +18.
- We water and feed regularly. To prevent the seedlings from stretching, we highlight them.
- We dive into peat pots (you can use any containers) if there are three true leaves.
- We plant in the place chosen for flowering in May (+15 degrees), maintaining a gap of -20 cm between plants, and 30 cm between rows.
You need to know this: Korean chrysanthemum is the only one among its “relatives” that can tolerate low temperatures. In the southern territories it winters without shelter; in the middle zone and northern regions it needs to be sheltered in winter. Flowering begins in early August and ends at the end of October. That is why it is called “autumn flower”.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Akimiya'
A bright two-color domestic named holiday variety created by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is chamomile-shaped, dark red, with a yellow center and golden ends of the ligulate marginal flowers, 4-6 cm in diameter, semi-double. The bushes are strong, up to 90 cm high. For a long time I believed that it was given an old female name, but it turns out that Zoya Pavlovna named the variety in honor of her grandfather Akim.
Chrysanthemum variety 'BB Purple'
The border princess is only 25-35 cm high. It blooms so luxuriously that the leaves are not visible.
The inflorescence is lilac, with a yellow center, 3 cm in diameter, semi-double; as if inanimate - the reed flowers seem to have been assembled by a skilled craftswoman. The variety is good for autumn borders and flower arrays; suitable for cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Victoria'
Personalized domestic variety created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescences are dark pink, reed flowers with a thin white border, when flowering becomes monochromatic, the color fades; semi-double, 3.5-4.5 cm in diameter. Bushes 75-95 cm high. Suitable for background flower beds and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Orinoco'
A spectacular two-color cut variety, 75 cm high. The inflorescence is dark crimson, with a yellow center, 5-6 cm in diameter, semi-double; marginal reed flowers with white tips (tips only).
Chrysanthemum variety 'Imany'
Bright elegant nominal variety.
Bushes 45-55 cm high with strong shoots. The inflorescence is red, with a yellow center of tubular flowers, 3.5-4 cm in diameter, semi-double.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Oksamitka'
Luxurious Ukrainian variety. The inflorescence is red, with a yellow center, chamomile-shaped, 4-5 cm in diameter, semi-double. Flowering is early, lush and long lasting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Yuri Bogatikov'
Personalized border domestic variety dedicated to the famous pop singer, who spent the last years of his life in Crimea (lived in Simferopol). The variety was created by T.A. Sholokhova, Yu.Ya. Arbatskaya and T.P. Golubeva. The inflorescence is red, semi-double, up to 4 cm in diameter. Bushes 35-45 cm high. Suitable for autumn flower beds, borders, cuttings. Quite stable and does not fade.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Emily'
The personalized domestic two-color variety was created by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura, you can already recognize their “handwriting” by the appearance of the next chrysanthemum. The inflorescence is light lilac, semi-double, 7.5-9 cm in diameter, reed flowers with lighter, almost white, downward-curved ends. The fragrant flowering is lush and long lasting. Bushes up to 100 cm high need a garter. Good for background flower beds, suitable for cutting.
Small-flowered chrysanthemums with hemispherical inflorescences
Such inflorescences are already double, the center is not visible, and consist mainly of reed flowers. Often nuanced transitions are added to the coloring.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Opal'
A very early flowering domestic variety, created in Crimea by G.F. Feofilova and N.F. Head. The inflorescence is yellow, turning red when flowering, up to 9 cm in diameter, hemispherical, double. Bushes up to 40 cm high. Flowering is lush and prolonged (long-lasting). Good in autumn flower beds. Suitable for container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Solar Extravaganza'
A very elegant domestic variety, the beauty of which corresponds to its name. Created in Crimea. The flowering is so lush that it is truly an extravaganza of sun, gold, and happiness. The inflorescence is yellow, with a darker center, hemispherical, double, up to 4.5 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, 55-65 cm high. Suitable for autumn flower beds, cuttings.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Slavyanochka'
The soft pink domestic variety was created in Crimea. The inflorescence is hemispherical, double, up to 3.5 cm in diameter. The flowering is lush and prolonged. Bushes up to 70 cm high. Good for autumn flower beds and cuttings.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Annushka'
The domestic variety was created in Crimea by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The signature light pink variety becomes pure white during the mass flowering phase. The inflorescence is flat, double, up to 6 cm in diameter. Bushes are 45-60 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Mount Carmen'
This is one of the varieties of border chrysanthemums of the Mount “family” (see the post “Families” of chrysanthemums).
The inflorescence is bright yellow, flat, 4.5-5 cm in diameter, double.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Sun'
The domestic two-color variety was created by Z.P. Andryushenkova and A.V. Misyura. The inflorescence is yellow, with a dark brown center, flat, double, up to 9 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong, densely leafy, 65-85 cm high. Good for flower beds and cut flowers. We have already seen this variety more than once at previous autumn balls in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. It is this two-colored 'Sun' that was bred in Nikita, since other varieties of chrysanthemums are also found under this name.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Teddy Bear'
My favorite domestic variety, created in Crimea by T.A. Sholokhova, Yu.Ya. Arbatskaya and T.P. Golubeva. Yalta residents know him well, children really like him. The inflorescence is light orange, up to 5 cm in diameter, flat, terry. Bushes up to 55 cm high form flower carpets. The flowering is very lush and long lasting. Suitable for autumn flower beds, borders, container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Autumn Waltz'
A soft pink domestic variety created in Crimea. The inflorescence is up to 5.5-6 cm in diameter, flat, terry. The bushes are strong, well-leafed, up to 60 cm high. Suitable for mixborders and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Fantasy'
No longer a novelty: this border variety from the multiflora group was demonstrated in the previous years 2014-2015. Bushes up to 35 cm high. The inflorescence is pale pink, 5 cm in diameter, flat, double. The flowering is so lush that the leaves are not visible. When planted tightly (with a distance of 20-25 cm), you can get real flower carpets and borders. Suitable for container culture.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Lilac Lace'
A very elegant domestic variety, created in Crimea. The inflorescence is bright lilac, up to 9 cm in diameter, flat, double, reed flowers are spoon-shaped. Good in flower beds and cut flowers.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Cherry Orchard'
Domestic variety created in Crimea by I.A. Zabelin, dedicated to the immortal play by A.P. Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard". The inflorescence is dark crimson, flat, 4-4.5 cm in diameter, terry. Bushes up to 60 cm high. Flowering is so lush that leaves are not visible, long-lasting. Good in autumn flower beds and borders. Suitable for container culture and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Mount Verde'
A bright variety from the foreign variety series Mount. The crimson inflorescence is flat and terry. Bushes up to 30 cm high. Let me remind you that last year in Nikita, other varieties from this clan demonstrated their beauty: 'Mount Kenya' (red inflorescence) and 'Mount Lanin' (pink inflorescence).
Chrysanthemum variety 'Terra Rosa'
The domestic variety was created in Crimea by T.A. Sholokhova. The photo on the right shows its mass flowering last year. It is this that demonstrates how accurately Tatyana Alexandrovna gave the name to the variety. A mixture of red, pink and salmon are all the colors of the reed flowers of the variety. The inflorescence is double, flat, up to 4 cm in diameter. Bushes with a height of 40 to 65 cm. Suitable for autumn mixborders, borders, and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Blooming Beauty Red'
A beautiful red terry small-flowered chrysanthemum 20-25 cm high, from which you can create real flower carpets. The inflorescence is flat, double, 3.5-4 cm in diameter. Good in solitary plantings or in mixborders, where it places accents in the foreground.
Botanical description of the plant
All varieties of chrysanthemums can be classified as artificially bred hybrids . Korean chrysanthemum has the following botanical characteristics:
- stem height, depending on the variety, can vary from 40 cm to 1 meter;
- the color of the leaves can be different (ranging from light green to a marsh shade);
- all varieties can be divided into tall, medium-growing and border varieties;
- buds have a wide color palette.
Growing such a flower does not require any specific conditions, so the Korean chrysanthemum tolerates winter normally in almost all regions of central Russia. When growing in Siberia or the Urals, additional shelter will be needed.
Small-flowered chrysanthemums with anemone-shaped inflorescences
Anemone lovers will be delighted with these chrysanthemums. They, as if in the flower show “Exactly”, copy “anemones” with different colors of inflorescences.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Joy'
An exquisite snow-white introduction variety. You look at him and understand that this is how bright joy in life should be. The inflorescence is anemone-shaped, 6-7 cm in diameter. Bushes up to 60 cm high. You cannot do without such varieties in an autumn flower garden. Good for cutting, the bouquet lasts a long time in water.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Inga'
Anemone-shaped golden nominal variety up to 55 cm high. The bushes are strong, densely leafy. The leaves are dark green, creating a background for luxurious flowering.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Mice's Gold'
Bright yellow chrysanthemum with an orange center. The inflorescence is anemone-shaped, flat, up to 5 cm in diameter. Bushes up to 60 cm high. The flowering is lush, thanks to which the variety looks impressive in autumn flower beds; suitable for cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Golden Moscow'
The domestic variety, created in Crimea, is dedicated to golden-domed Moscow - the capital of Russia. Here it is at the beginning of flowering (on the left), and this is how it will appear during the period of mass flowering (on the right). The inflorescence is bright yellow, anemone-shaped, 3.5-4 cm in diameter.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Target'
In all years it was quite tall: 80-90 cm. The inflorescence is anemone-shaped, light pink, with a darker center, up to 4.5 cm in diameter, double. In warm autumn it blooms magnificently and for a long time.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Vityaz'
A domestic border chrysanthemum created in Crimea.
The inflorescence is dark crimson, with a yellow center, anemone-shaped, 4 cm in diameter. Bushes up to 25 cm high.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Courage'
The domestic variety was created in Crimea. The inflorescence is pink-white, anemone-shaped, 4.5-5 cm in diameter.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Egyptian'
At last year's (62) autumn ball in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, this anemone-shaped single-color lilac variety created a real sensation.
Its beauty is enhanced by the demonstration of not one, but 50 specimens (usually this number of rooted cuttings of each variety are planted in the spring on the exhibition site; given the vast area of which, some varieties are duplicated in different places).
Chrysanthemum variety 'Orpheus'
A beautiful domestic variety created in Crimea by G.F. Feofilova and T.A. Sholokhova. The inflorescence is red, anemoid, up to 7.5 cm in diameter. Bushes up to 80 cm high. Flowering is always lush and prolonged. Good in autumn flower beds in the background. Suitable for cutting.
Shearing
Gardeners grow chrysanthemums on their property not only to decorate the landscape of the area, but also for cutting into bouquets. There are special varieties that are more often used for cutting purposes. Their peculiarity is their medium size and compact inflorescences at the top of the stem. Very often, so-called Indian chrysanthemums are planted for this purpose.
Gazelle
Chrysanthemum with an unusual but very attractive bud shape - hemispherical. The inflorescences are large, reaching 12-14 cm in diameter. The petals are creamy white in color and have a semi-double structure. The foliage is light, sparse, beautifully highlighting the sophistication of the flowers. Flowering of "Gazelle" can be observed in mid-late August.
Valentina Tereshkova
Chrysanthemum obtained by Crimean breeders. It has large leaves that are larger than the buds. The petals have an interesting double color: deep crimson on top and light pink closer to the base. A very decorative and sought-after variety, adapted to difficult climates. Flowering from the first ten days of September lasts a long time.
Small-flowered chrysanthemums with pompom-shaped inflorescences
Such chrysanthemums, as if specially created for children, will undoubtedly arouse their interest. I am sure that every kid will stretch out his little hand to touch and make sure that the little “flower ball” is alive.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Gipsofila'
A charming variety. The inflorescence is white, up to 2 cm in diameter, pompom-shaped. The name of the variety is very accurately given - “gypsophila”, since it is almost an exact copy of the real graceful Terry gypsophila (Gypsophila elegans 'Plena'). In terms of the size of the inflorescences, this is one of the smallest princesses.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Ping Pong White'
And again representatives of the variety series or “family”: this time Ping Pong with pompom-shaped inflorescences. A variety with white inflorescences that turn pink when flowering. In 2013, he was in the lead for a long time in the daily voting of visitors to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, claiming the title of “prince” of the ball.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Groovy'
Green-white chrysanthemum with pompom-shaped inflorescences with a diameter of 3-3.5 cm. Bushes 35-65 cm high, dark green leaves. The whole plant has a tart, peculiar smell of chrysanthemums.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Discovery'
Yellow-green pompom-shaped chrysanthemum 45-55 cm high, cut. The inflorescence is 3.5-4 cm in diameter. The bushes are strong and well leafy. Suitable for flower beds and bouquets that stand in water for a long time.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Dodge'
Green pompom-shaped chrysanthemum 45 cm high; cutting, used in bouquets. An inflorescence with a diameter of 3.5-4 cm. Such varieties have recently become at the peak of popularity, especially among florists making bouquets.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Froggy'
Another green pompom-shaped chrysanthemum. The bushes are strong, densely leafy, 35-45 cm high. The inflorescence is 3.5-4 cm in diameter. Suitable for flower beds and cutting.
Chrysanthemum variety 'Ping Pong Yellow'
A relative of the variety 'Ping Pong White', but with yellow inflorescences.
Both varieties attract the attention of children, who strive to touch the dense inflorescences, reminiscent of a table tennis ball. The release of the youngest princesses - small-flowered varieties - has ended. But the Chrysanthemum Ball 2016 continues...
*The basket inflorescence of chrysanthemums looks like one flower, but in fact it consists of a large number of reed flowers colored in different colors, and the center is made of yellow tubular flowers.
Care instructions
Caring for the Korean chrysanthemum has its own characteristics, which you should know about so that the decorative properties of the flower are fully revealed. The following recommendations should be followed:
- The bush needs to be mulched with pine needles or pine bark.
- Watering should be carried out as the soil dries. Water should be taken at the rate of 20 liters per 1 sq. m. It is especially important to moisten the soil during the formation of buds.
- The soil should be loosened during the first months after planting. Starting from the second half of summer, weeds can be removed by hand, since during this period root shoots form.
- Mineral fertilizer should be introduced 2-3 times throughout the entire season.
- There can be many flowers on one plant, so the bush should be formed, leaving only the strongest and largest flowers.
- Depending on the variety, the flower should be dug up or covered with spruce branches, foliage and branches for the winter.
You should pay attention to the fact that once every 3 years the flower needs to be replanted to a new place. The maximum permissible time for growing Korean chrysanthemum in one place is about 5 years, but in this case the plant should be periodically thinned out.
