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The incredibly bright, daisy-like Bacardi chrysanthemum was first presented in 2004 at a concert by the famous Dutch singer Marco Borsato. The variety has a number of advantages, including: a huge variety of colors and shades, aesthetic appearance, ease of cultivation and care, as well as durability after cutting. Thanks to them, he won the love of flower growers all over the world. Today it can be bought in almost any store whose employees are engaged in arranging bouquets for festive events.
Description of the chrysanthemum variety Bacardi
Bacardi is a tall bushy perennial. Its stems grow up to 120-150 cm and do not break, which is due to their strength and flexibility. Despite this, the bushes are tied up.This procedure is necessary so that the spreading plant does not lose its aesthetic appearance (it does not get dirty in the ground, the stem does not bend, etc.). The dark green carved leaf plates are divided into several parts and look quite elegant. They do not get lost against the background of flowers and, on the contrary, complement them perfectly. Bacardi grow and expand quickly. In a short period of time, a lush, chic bush grows from a nondescript cutting, which blooms profusely. Due to this feature, flowers are planted at a great distance. Once every 3-5 years they are planted. Otherwise, the plants become crowded and begin to interfere with each other. In such conditions, infection and all kinds of pests actively develop.
Bacardi is one of the youngest varieties at the moment
The flowers are simple, non-double, daisy-shaped. Their middle is yellow or greenish. Its diameter is 1.5 cm. It is surrounded by dense reed-shaped petals. The latter are located in one row. The diameter of the blooming flowers is 6.5 cm. Shades can be different and depend on the subspecies of chrysanthemum. Like most others, Bacardi is a light-loving plant that does not tolerate shade. With a lack of light, the bush becomes stretched and blooms poorly. The plant can be grown in any region. It looks good and feels great both in open ground and in a pot. The degree of frost resistance is average. In regions with warm climates, Bacardi can winter outside, but only after preliminary preparation.
Features of flowering
Chrysanthemum Bacardi is an early variety. It blooms in mid-summer and blooms until September. This is equally typical for flowers growing in flower beds and for indoor specimens.The period of activity and rest largely depends on the air temperature. The optimal indicator for flower formation is +17 °C. If the chrysanthemum grows indoors, after flowering it is given a rest: cut off at the root and put in a cool room with a temperature of + 2-3 °C.
Application in design and floristry
Bacardi has won a huge number of fans around the world thanks to its beauty, brightness and at the same time elegance. Florists love to create luxurious exclusive bouquets in which delicate Bacardi flowers are taken as the basis. The plant is especially valued due to its durability. At a temperature of about + 3 ° C, cut flowers are perfectly preserved for about three weeks.
Compositions that include different types of chrysanthemums in interesting colors look excellent
Bacardi chrysanthemums blooming in pots are recommended to be placed on stairs and terraces, and placed along houses. It looks great in a flowerbed and in bouquets, either alone or together with any other flowers. She does not divert all attention to herself, but at the same time she does not get lost against their background.
Bacardi can be grown not only in open ground, but in pots
Bacardi goes perfectly with irises, lilies, asparagus and ferns. They also look great in tandem with dahlias, carnations, roses, nasturtiums, verbena and gerbera. It is not recommended to plant it only near tall shrubs and trees that can provide shade. The shadow can negatively affect the development of the Bacardi chrysanthemum.
Delicate Bacardi is not at all lost against the background of other colors
Varieties of bush chrysanthemum Bacardi
There are a huge number of varieties of Bacardi. Their main difference is the shade. Having studied the most popular varieties, everyone can find an option that they like.
Chrysanthemum Bacardi White white
This is a chrysanthemum of classic colors. It looks impressive both in the flowerbed and as a cut flower. The lush flowers are similar in appearance to daisies, but unlike daisies, they have a green rather than a yellow center and larger, rounded petals.
White flowers look tender and touching
Chrysanthemum Bacardi Sunny yellow
Bright sunny compositions of these flowers cannot but lift your spirits. The buds in this case have a bright yellow color. Even bouquets that consist entirely of them look very impressive.
The most positive – a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum Bacardi Pink pink
Pink chrysanthemums are an ideal option for wedding bouquets. They look great in baskets and decorate any interior. They are often combined with white analogues. This tandem looks touchingly tender.
Pink chrysanthemums are a wonderful gift that can be given for any occasion.
Bacardi Cream creamy
This is something between Bacardi White and Bacardi Sunny. Florists rarely make bouquets of only cream chrysanthemums. They are usually combined with other flowers in pastel shades.
Cream-colored chrysanthemum will perfectly complement any bouquet
Bacardi Celebrate
This is a beautiful small-flowered chrysanthemum variety. It was bred specifically for creating bouquets. In this case, around the yellow-green core there are three rows of deep yellow reed petals. Bacardi Celebrate blooms long and profusely.
Chrysanthemum Celebrate amazingly combines simplicity and elegance
Bacardi Bordeaux red
This is one of the most striking representatives of the Bacardi chrysanthemum. Its core is yellow-green and its petals are deep burgundy. Bacardi Bordeaux goes well with white flowers. The play of contrasts looks unusual and bright, attracting attention.
Burgundy chrysanthemums are the brightest representatives of their species
Reproduction methods
You can propagate the Bacardi chrysanthemum in several ways: divide an adult bush, sow seeds or root a cutting. The most reliable of them is the first. However, due to the fact that the Bacardi chrysanthemum usually comes into the house in bouquets, it is often propagated using the latter method.
Landing rules
Bacardi seedlings and bushes are planted in open ground in the spring, after it has warmed up to + 12-14 °C to a depth of 20 cm. The exact timing of the event cannot be given. They vary in different regions. So, in the south, planting is carried out after spring frosts, in early April. In the Urals and Siberia, seedlings are planted in early May.
For planting, choose a place on a hill. This is necessary to ensure that there is no stagnation of liquid and the root system does not rot. It is important that the site is protected from strong winds and illuminated by the sun for at least 6 hours a day. The soil should be loose and fertile. If it is dense and depleted, rotted manure is added to it. However, it is important not to overuse it, otherwise Bacardi will form an overly lush green mass and flowering will be poor.For planting, choose strong seedlings that do not have serious mechanical damage or any signs of disease.
Initially, holes are dug 15-20 cm deep. A little sand is poured onto their bottom. It will act as drainage. The plants are placed in a checkerboard pattern, maintaining a distance of 25-40 cm between them. Try not to deepen the seedlings too much. After planting, the soil is lightly compacted. Finally, watering is performed. At night, young chrysanthemums are covered with agrofibre.
Features of cultivation
The roots of the chrysanthemum are located close to the surface of the earth, so it loves abundant regular watering. With a lack of moisture, lignification of shoots occurs. The bushes become less lush and unattractive. Plants are watered with rain or settled water at room temperature. Do this in the morning or evening. The liquid is poured under the root, being careful not to wet the green mass. After watering, the soil around the bushes is loosened. This is necessary so that oxygen flows better to the root system. To prevent the growth of weeds and slow down the evaporation of liquid, mulch with hay.
In order for the Bacardi chrysanthemum to bloom profusely, fertilizers are added to the bushes at least three times a season. At the beginning of summer, ammonia nitrogen is applied under the chrysanthemum. From it the bush quickly grows green mass. Subsequently, in order to increase the splendor of flowers, the plants are fed with potassium and phosphorus preparations. After flowering, organic matter (manure, humus) is added to the soil.
Rules for cutting and shaping
Bacardi chrysanthemum bushes are formed by pinching. In the spring, the tops of stems that have barely hatched after wintering and on which buds have not yet appeared are removed. This is necessary so that the chrysanthemum bushes better.After this, a lush spherical bush grows.
Also in the summer, the stepsons that form in the axils of the stems are pruned. Side shoots and buds are also removed. When the bushes grow excessively, they are replanted.
Heavily overgrown bushes need to be divided
Preparing for winter
In order for the chrysanthemum to survive the winter, preparations begin in August or September. To increase phytoimmunity, Bacardi is fed with phosphorus-potassium preparations. It is worth considering that the first frosts do not harm Bacardi, but only harden it. After the onset of cold weather, the bushes are pruned and stumps about 10 cm high are left. Finally, they are covered with dry leaves. This allows you to protect the root system from the cold.
Diseases and pests
Unfortunately, the Bacardi chrysanthemum does not have strong phytoimmunity. The plant often suffers from verticillium. It can be easily identified by wilted and deformed leaf blades that are located at the bottom of the stem. Over time, they become covered with yellow-brown spots and eventually dry out completely and fall off. Without timely treatment, the bush dies.
Verticillosis is one of the most common diseases
Powdery mildew also often occurs. The pathological process affects the leaves of the Bacardi chrysanthemum. As a result, they become covered with an ash-gray coating with a whitish tint. Excessive humidity is a predisposing factor to the onset of the disease.
Powdery mildew is a result of excessive dampness.
In addition, some parasites can attack the Bacardi chrysanthemum. As a rule, this is a spider mite. These small insects bite through leaf blades and drink juice from them.As a result, the plant tissues become loose and the green mass begins to fall off. Over time, the plant dies.
Elimination of spider mites should not be delayed
Chrysanthemums are also susceptible to nematodes. They are miniature worms that live in the soil and often attack fence crops. The leaves of infected chrysanthemums become covered with brown spots, which gradually merge into one. Over time, the foliage falls and Bacardi dies. The essence of the fight against these pests is autumn tillage.
Nematodes can kill a chrysanthemum in the shortest possible time
Conclusion
Chrysanthemum Bacardi is a young, but already very popular variety. Outwardly, it looks like a chamomile, however, unlike it, it is brighter and more interesting. Flower growers all over the world are happy to plant chrysanthemums in their summer cottages. They are unpretentious and go well with any ornamental plants. A bouquet of Bacardi chrysanthemums can be presented for any occasion.
