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Chrysanthemum Anastasia is a hybrid group with the same bush size and identical planting requirements. The flower shape of all varieties is densely double and differs in the color of the petals. The plant is used in floristry and landscape design. It blooms in greenhouses all year round and is profitable for commercial cultivation.
Features of growing chrysanthemum variety Anastasia
Depending on the climatic conditions of the region, the Anastasia chrysanthemum is cultivated as an annual or perennial plant. The plant is suitable for hanging. In cold climates, crops intended for cutting are planted in greenhouse structures. Varieties for forcing are created on the basis of the white chrysanthemum Anastasia. During the season, the plant can bloom about 6 times.
In the regions of the North Caucasus, the climate is suitable for growing chrysanthemum as a perennial plant. The crop blooms once at the end of summer, the cycle is long, the buds open alternately. The bush is not pruned until the temperature drops to zero. Hybrid Anastasia is relatively young, but quite popular. Its varieties are characterized by stress resistance and good immunity.
Anastasia chrysanthemums are used in floristry for bouquet arrangements, grown in gardens and on personal plots for the purpose of territory design. Subject to the light conditions, this is an ideal option for decorating balconies, enclosed verandas and loggias.
Varieties of chrysanthemum varieties Anastasia
Chrysanthemums Anastasia include several hybrids that differ in color. All of them belong to tall bush plants. The stems grow up to 1 m in height. They are crowned with single flowers with a needle-like petal structure. All representatives of the densely double group belong to perennial chrysanthemums. A description of the most popular varieties in floristry and design will allow you to choose the best option for any region.
Chrysanthemum Anastasia Dark Green
The chrysanthemum variety Anastasia Dark Green (Chrysanthemum Anastasia Dark Green) is characterized by a rare green color. Description of the hybrid:
- height of peduncles – 80-95 cm;
- stems are tough, medium thick, stable;
- in the upper part several lateral shoots with single buds are formed;
- the bush is dense, compact, intensely leafy;
- leaf blades are dark green with a slight edge, wavy edges, oppositely located;
- flower diameter 13 cm, round shape, light green color;
- the petals are needle-shaped, concave inward, the first row is longer, the middle is closed.
Blooms in mid-September, retains freshness in the bouquet for 21 days
Chrysanthemum Anastasia Sunny
Yellow chrysanthemum Anastasia Sunny (Chrysanthemum Anastasia Sunny) is one of the most common varieties in ornamental gardening. The variety is more resistant to temperature changes; the cycle begins in early September and continues until the first cold snap. External characteristics:
- the bush is dense, spreading, densely leafy;
- stems 70-80 cm high;
- flowers with ray-shaped petals of varying lengths, do not open in the central part;
- shape – terry, diameter – 12 cm, color – light yellow.
The Sunny variety blooms at the end of September, the duration of the period is 25-30 days
Chrysanthemum Anastasia Lime
Variety Anastasia Lime is a Dutch single-headed bush variety of chrysanthemums. The height of the peduncles is 85-100 cm. The leaves are alternate, with wavy edges, bright green. The inflorescences are large – 16 cm in diameter, with decorative coloring. Needle-shaped white petals with lime color at the ends, the core of the chrysanthemum is light green. This is one of the new hybrids, so it is rarely found in gardens; it is mainly grown in greenhouses for cutting.
Flowering period of Anastasia Lyme is mid-September
Planting single-headed chrysanthemum Anastasia
The timing of planting depends on the purpose of cultivation. Crops are planted in greenhouses for forcing throughout the year. Chrysanthemum Anastasia blooms in 3-3.5 months. You can plant them in a container at any convenient time; timing does not play a role here. In an open area, the start of work is determined by weather conditions, the main thing is that the soil is warmed up to 150 C, this occurs around mid to late May.
Planting conditions depend on the method of growing the Anastasia chrysanthemum. If hybrids are used in ornamental gardening, choose an open or periodically shaded area; in the shade the crop grows poorly and produces small flowers.
It is necessary to take care to protect the flower bed with chrysanthemums from drafts. The crop is characterized by average drought resistance, but waterlogged soil is not suitable for it. For planting, do not use places with close groundwater.
Preparing the soil and planting container
Chrysanthemum Anastasia fully develops only on fertile soils with good aeration and drainage. The soil chosen is loamy, enriched with organic matter and nutrients, with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. The soil composition requirements are the same for both open areas and greenhouses and flower containers.
In the spring, the planting area is dug up to the depth of a spade bayonet, and a mixture consisting of compost, nitrophoska and wood ash is scattered on top. Then the top layer is loosened to embed the substrate to a depth of 10 cm. The flower pot is chosen to be wide, since the root system of the crop is superficial and grows 20 cm in width. The soil for the container is prepared from peat, turf layer, compost and nitrophoska.
Chrysanthemum Anastasia in a flower pot does not grow more than 50-55 cm in height, the diameter of the flowers is the same as in open ground
Preparation of planting material
Anastasia chrysanthemum seedlings are purchased with the root closed (in a shipping container or with a ball of earth).Disinfection of the root system is not necessary; the seedling is placed in the hole along with the soil. First remove all the green mass and shorten the stem to 10-15 cm.
If propagation is carried out by sowing seeds in the ground, they are first dipped in a manganese solution for 40 minutes, then placed in a damp cloth in the refrigerator for a day. In the case of planting by dividing an adult bush, the soil is washed off with water or shaken off, the root is placed in a growth-stimulating preparation, and after placement in the soil, the tops of the stems are pinched.
Landing rules
The root of the Anastasia variety is branched, formed parallel to the soil surface, deepening 15-20 cm, so it is important that the top layer is fertile and light. In greenhouses, after cutting from the site, the plant is removed along with the roots and the soil is watered with hot water with the addition of manganese. For greenhouses, drainage is not provided.
Planting method in a closed structure:
- The crop is propagated mainly by seedlings. If there is a mass planting, furrows are made, the depth of which is 10 cm greater than the height of the root system of the seedling.
- The seedlings are placed at a distance of 30 cm, placed vertically and covered with soil, slightly compacted.
- Mulch to retain moisture.
- The tops break off.
When using the Anastasia chrysanthemum in ornamental gardening, make a 30 cm planting hole, cover the bottom with drainage and nutrient substrate, the rest of the steps are no different from working in a greenhouse.
Planting material is determined at the place of growth along with a lump of earth
Caring for chrysanthemum Anastasia
Hybrid group Anastasia – large-flowered plants with a decorative appearance. It will not be possible to achieve full growth and flowering without appropriate agricultural technology.Chrysanthemum is moisture-loving, but does not respond well to high air humidity and stagnant water. She needs constant feeding, pruning and compliance with the light regime, especially in closed structures.
Optimal growing conditions
The light-loving chrysanthemum must be on the site so that there is at least 13 hours of daylight. In greenhouses, special lamps are installed that work 24 hours. To prevent high humidity, closed structures are constantly ventilated, but do this in such a way that there are no drafts. The crop does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature; the optimal indicator for the growing season is +220 C.
Watering regime for chrysanthemum Anastasia
In an open area, the frequency of watering the Anastasia chrysanthemum depends on the frequency of precipitation. When there is a shortage of water, the crop lags in growth, the bush becomes sparse, the stems are thin, and the flowers are small. Waterlogged soils lead to the development of root rot and plant death.
The number of waterings is based on the condition of the top layer of soil. It should be moist to a depth of approximately 5 cm; this condition applies to the entire growing season. Water the plant only at the root. Sprinkling (especially during flowering) is extremely undesirable.
Fertilizing
The use of fertilizers is a mandatory condition for growing, especially during the budding period. Feeding is applied according to the following scheme:
- After planting the seedlings or emergence of seedlings, nitrophoska is added. The nitrogen content in the product stimulates the growth of green mass, potassium accelerates cell division.
The preparation for root feeding can be used in dry or dissolved form.
- During the formation of buds, fertilize with superphosphate, Agricola
- During the flowering period, feed with liquid organic matter (approximately once every 5-7 days). During the peak of your cycle, you can use potassium phosphate.
Trimming and shaping
Chrysanthemums Anastasia are bushy, tall plants. If the requirements of agricultural technology are met, they form a dense bush with a high degree of shoot formation. The basic algorithm of actions to get large flowers:
- at the beginning of growth, thinner peduncles are removed;
- cut off some of the lower leaves, especially in the middle of the bush;
- At the top of the stem, several side shoots with buds may form; these are also removed.
Such measures are necessary so that nutrients are not distributed throughout the plant, but are aimed at the growth of central shoots and buds.
In ornamental gardening, the Anastasia chrysanthemum is not formed; it is left in its original form. After flowering, the bush is pruned completely. If regional winter temperatures fall below -180 C, then the plant is covered.
Diseases and pests
If the required temperature conditions are maintained with low air humidity in closed structures, chrysanthemum Anastasia does not get sick. In an open area during the rainy season, when the soil is constantly moist, a fungal infection (gray rot or powdery mildew) can develop. Topaz will help get rid of the problem.
For preventative purposes, the plant and the soil around it are treated in the spring.
At the first signs of disease, the bush is sprayed with a working solution.
At high air humidity, chrysanthemums become parasitized by aphids; they get rid of them using Iskra.
Reproduction of chrysanthemum Anastasia
The culture provides complete planting material that retains all the characteristics of the parent plant. Seeds are collected in the fall, sown in February to obtain seedlings, and transferred to the site in the spring. Part of the bushes are deliberately left in greenhouses to obtain material that is collected at the end of the season.
Chrysanthemum can be propagated by cuttings. To do this, before budding, fragments from strong shoots are cut. Place them in containers with nutritious soil, after rooting they are brought indoors until spring, stored at a temperature of +10-150 C. Chrysanthemums are not left in one place for more than 3 years. In the fourth year in the spring, they are propagated by dividing the bush.
Conclusion
Chrysanthemum Anastasia is represented by several varieties with different colors. The culture is large-flowered, densely double, created for forcing in greenhouses. In the Middle, Central zone and areas with a more severe climate, hybrid groups are grown only in a closed way. In the South, it is used in ornamental gardening and cultivated as a perennial plant.
