Content
- 1 Description of low-growing chrysanthemums
- 2 Varieties of low-growing chrysanthemums
- 3 How to plant low-growing chrysanthemums
- 4 How to properly form low-growing chrysanthemums
- 5 How do low-growing chrysanthemums propagate?
- 6 How do low-growing chrysanthemums overwinter?
- 7 Diseases and pests of low-growing chrysanthemums
- 8 Photo of dwarf chrysanthemums
- 9 Conclusion
Low-growing chrysanthemums come from Korea. The plant is adapted for cultivation in regions with cold climates. Spherical varieties are used in design to create borders, create mixborders, and grow for flowerpots.
Description of low-growing chrysanthemums
Low-growing varieties of the crop include more than 50 varieties with different colors, flowering periods and bush sizes. All dwarf representatives form a crown of a regular spherical shape. The bushes are compact and very dense, the budding is so abundant that the flowers completely cover the surface, starting from the base. The leaves of the plant are dark green, oblong in shape with wavy edges, but they are not visible behind the flowers.
All low-growing varieties form small buds, the diameter of which rarely exceeds 7-9 cm. According to their shape, flowers are divided into double, semi-double and simple.
The size of the dwarf variety of the crop is:
- short – 20-30 cm;
- medium size – 30-40 cm;
- high – 50-65 cm.
Flowering times vary: early varieties bloom in August, mid-late varieties in September, late varieties in early October. The duration of the biological cycle lasts 30-35 days.
Abundant flowering of the plant is observed only if the basic rules of agricultural technology are observed.
Varieties of low-growing chrysanthemums
Landscape designers recommend creating a mix of varieties of different flowering periods, then the flowerbed will retain its bright, decorative appearance for a long time: from the end of summer until the onset of frost. A review of varieties of low-growing chrysanthemums with different flowering times and colors will allow you to choose the optimal seedling for planting in any region.
Mascot
The talisman is a dwarf chrysanthemum with a spherical bush. Plant height is 30-35 cm. The flowers are small, bright burgundy, semi-double. Their diameter is 5-6 cm. The Talisman variety is used to create multi-tiered borders.
The flowering period begins at the end of August and lasts until the beginning of October.
Elfie White
The low-growing Elf White chrysanthemum is distinguished by small (up to 3.5 cm) flowers. The petals are white, the core is lemon-colored. The bush is compact, spherical, of medium height (45-50 cm). The flowers are simple.
Elf White is a mid-late representative of the culture whose buds bloom in mid-September
Bransky Plum
Bransky Plum is a tall chrysanthemum (up to 70 cm). The round bush is completely covered with large flowers of bright pink color.
Bransky Plum blooms in September
Branbeach Orange
Branbeach Orange is a low-growing, late-blooming chrysanthemum whose biological cycle begins in October.In the Middle and Central zones, the bush often goes under the snow at the peak of flowering. This is one of the frost-resistant varieties with bright orange double flowers of medium diameter (up to 5 cm).
Plant height -55-60 cm
Branbeach Sunny
Branbeach Sunny is a bright yellow, small-flowered, double variety. This is a popular variety with a long flowering period (August-October). The flowers are double, their diameter is about 8 cm.
The height of the Branbeach Sunny bush is 50 cm
How to plant low-growing chrysanthemums
The technology for planting low-growing chrysanthemums depends on the method of cultivation. For use as a decorative element in a living space or open veranda, the crop is planted in a container. The time of work in this case does not matter. A flower pot is purchased 5-7 cm wider than the root system, the bottom is covered with drainage, ready-made soil is used or a mixture of peat, humus and sand is made. Canopy cultivation is suitable only for dwarf varieties of chrysanthemums; the crop is perennial; after 3 years, the container is replaced with a larger one.
Dwarf varieties are planted in the spring; multiflora varieties are adapted to temperate climates, but do not tolerate sudden changes. Seedlings are placed on the plot in the spring, when the temperature at night is above zero and the threat of frost has passed. In the Central zone they are targeting the end of May. In autumn (September) you can plant dwarf chrysanthemum only in the southern regions.
A mix of chrysanthemums is often used for vertical gardening.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
Chrysanthemum of low-growing varieties is a light-loving crop; only with a sufficient supply of ultraviolet light is full photosynthesis possible.In the shade, the stems stretch out, the plant looks weak, budding is rare, and the flowers are small. Therefore, for planting, choose a sunny area, protected from the north wind.
Chrysanthemums grow well on loamy, aerated, fertile soil with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction. Areas with stagnant water are not considered. Constantly wet soil is unacceptable for the crop. The site is prepared in advance, it is dug up, weed roots are removed, and wood ash is scattered on the surface. Before starting work, prepare a nutrient substrate from compost, peat and nitrophoska.
Landing rules
The day before planting, dig a hole 40 cm deep, cover the bottom with drainage and fill it with water.
Following actions:
- The seedling is taken out of the transport pot, the earthen lump is not touched. If the root is open, it is immersed in Energen, a growth stimulating agent, for several hours.
- The seedling is placed in the center and covered with nutritious soil mixture.
- Compact and water.
When planting linearly, maintain a distance of 30-35 cm between chrysanthemums
Watering and fertilizing
Low-growing multiflora chrysanthemums do not respond well to moisture deficiency; the soil must be moist during the growing season. The amount of watering is adjusted depending on the frequency of precipitation. Water stagnation is not allowed, because in frequent cases, root rot is observed. If watering is not adjusted, the bush will die.
Fertilizing is applied throughout the growing season:
- in spring - nitrogen-containing fertilizers and growth stimulating agents;
- at the time of budding - superphosphate and organic matter;
- during flowering - Agricola for flowering plants;
- in autumn – potassium preparations.
How to properly form low-growing chrysanthemums
Dwarf bush chrysanthemums form a spherical, regular bush shape. You can grow them in their original form or make minor adjustments. Some tips for forming multiflora chrysanthemums:
- during planting, all side shoots are removed from the seedling and the crown is broken off;
- after 2 weeks, the bush is thinned out, cutting off weak shoots in the lower part and re-breaking off a couple of nodes on the peduncles left to create a crown;
- Ideally, the plant should look like a ball, completely covered with flowers; if the leaves or stems extend beyond the boundaries of the given shape, they are removed.
In varieties of low-growing chrysanthemums, the correct shape of the bush is determined at the genetic level, so there is no need for significant correction.
How do low-growing chrysanthemums propagate?
The possibility of generative reproduction depends on the shape of the flower. The seeds are formed in tubular petals in the center. There are no sterile varieties in the varieties of low-growing chrysanthemums. The material is collected at the end of autumn, sown on the plot in the spring or seedlings are grown, in this case the seeds are sown in February.
Low-growing border chrysanthemums grow quickly. The crop can be propagated by dividing the bush if the mother plant has reached three years of age.
Low-growing chrysanthemums are bred using the vegetative method
To do this, cuttings are cut in the spring and placed in fertile soil for rooting. For the winter they are brought indoors, and in the spring they are identified on the site.
How do low-growing chrysanthemums overwinter?
If a chrysanthemum grows in a flower pot, it is taken out to the balcony or terrace for the summer, but it overwinters in stationary conditions. You can transplant the plant from open ground into a container, bring it into a greenhouse, or leave it on a closed veranda if the room temperature does not drop below -7 0C.
Low-growing varieties of chrysanthemums are frost-resistant enough to remain in the flowerbed during the cold season and not create unnecessary problems with replanting.
After choosing a wintering method, the following activities are carried out:
- When the chrysanthemum has faded, shorten the flower stalks by 10-15 cm;
- Remove weak shoots in the center that thicken the bush;
- A preventive examination is carried out; if there are signs of disease, the affected part is removed and the plant is treated with an antifungal agent.
- Approximately at the end of October they are fed with phosphorus and potassium.
- Cover the root circle with mulch, install arcs, and cover them with covering material.
Approximately 15 cm should be left from the tops of the stems to the installed arches.
Diseases and pests of low-growing chrysanthemums
Low-growing varieties are attractive to gardeners because they have strong immunity. Subject to proper growing conditions, plants rarely get sick. Problems arise only in overly moist soil. In this case, reduce watering or transplant the bush to a more suitable place.
Among the pests, slugs pose a threat to low-growing seedlings. They are removed manually or using Metaldehyde.
The insecticide is placed near all chrysanthemums within a radius of 5 m
If there are anthills on the site, aphids may appear on the bushes; they get rid of them using Spark.
It is necessary to treat the soil and above-ground mass in the spring and at the first signs of pest appearance
Photo of dwarf chrysanthemums
Low-growing chrysanthemums come in a variety of colors and flower shapes. Several photos of varieties popular in ornamental gardening will help you choose a flower suitable for a particular region.
Multiflora Ursula Red
Bush variety with a spherical crown Branfountain Purple
Coral member of the Branfontain Salmon group
Low-growing variety Brandove White
Multiflora of Brangala
Border variety Sund Cream
Ampel variety Maragon
Low-growing bush variety Green
Conclusion
Low-growing chrysanthemums are more stress-resistant than tall varieties. With proper shelter, they winter quietly in temperate climates. The crop is used in ornamental gardening, landscape design, and grown in containers. The plant is characterized by strong immunity. Chrysanthemum is practically not affected by infections and blooms profusely and for a long time.
