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- 1 What varieties of chrysanthemums are there?
- 2 How many varieties of chrysanthemums are there in the world?
- 3 Unpretentious varieties of chrysanthemums
- 4 New varieties of chrysanthemums
- 5 Early flowering varieties of chrysanthemums
- 6 Late varieties of chrysanthemums
- 7 Cut varieties of chrysanthemums
- 8 Frost-resistant varieties of chrysanthemums
- 9 Tall varieties of chrysanthemums
- 10 Small-flowered varieties of chrysanthemums
- 11 Summer-blooming varieties of chrysanthemums
- 12 Conclusion
Chrysanthemum varieties with photos and names are of interest to many passionate flower growers. If you study the characteristics of different species, you can purchase the plant that is most convenient to grow for your plot.
What varieties of chrysanthemums are there?
For ease of classification, types of garden chrysanthemums are usually divided into several categories:
- by bush size - mini, medium and tall;
- by flowering time - early, middle and late;
- by type of inflorescences - simple, semi-double and double;
- according to the size of the buds - large, medium and small-flowered.
Also, plants, regardless of their names, can be divided into groups:
- Korean;
The Korean form is natural for chrysanthemums and serves as the basis for most hybrids
- large-flowered;
Most of the names of cut varieties belong to the large-flowered group.
- branchy.
Branch chrysanthemums have small buds, and several flowers can grow on one stem at once
Chrysanthemums from the multiflora group deserve special mention - in recent years they have caused increased excitement. A characteristic feature of species with this name is that perennials during the growth process form a spherical bush - even and neat, not requiring pruning. In the garden, multiflora looks very bright.
The spherical multiflora has a bush shape that is atypical for chrysanthemums.
How many varieties of chrysanthemums are there in the world?
The autumn flower is represented by more than 10,000 varieties and names. At the same time, every year breeders develop new varieties of the crop.
Unpretentious varieties of chrysanthemums
Climatic conditions in many regions of Russia are unpredictable. Therefore, the names of hardy chrysanthemums with modest requirements for soil, temperature and watering attract special attention from gardeners.
Opal
Chrysanthemum Opal rises up to half a meter and bears bright yellow semi-double flowers in mid-August.The advantages of the species include high cold resistance - in the middle zone Opal can winter without shelter. Due to its low growth, the variety has good stability in the flowerbed and does not break from the wind.
The flowers of the Opal variety are small - up to 9 cm wide
Padre White
The spherical chrysanthemum Padre White from the multiflora group grows only up to 30 cm. Flowering occurs from mid-September, the variety bears double white inflorescences, which at an early stage have a noticeable yellow tint in the center. Padre White withstands cold and drought well, although in unfavorable weather the color of the buds may fade a little. Often used for planting in poor environmental conditions.
During flowering, the yellowness of Padre White becomes less noticeable.
Kamina Red
A bright red chrysanthemum with small double flowers grows up to 40 cm. The Kamina Red bushes are spherical in shape, from the multiflora group. The decorative period begins in mid-September; the variety demonstrates good resistance to early cold snaps, poor soil and lack of moisture.
Kamina Red from the multiflora group has a decorative round bush shape
New varieties of chrysanthemums
New selections are of great interest to gardeners. They appear annually and often become leaders at floristic exhibitions.
Fiji Yellow
One of the latest new products is Fiji Yellow with spherical double inflorescences. The plant grows up to 110 cm, and the flowers reach 15 cm in diameter; the variety is excellent for cutting. The perennial has strong stems that do not break under the weight of the buds. Blooms later, in October and November.
Fiji Yellow - October flowering variety
Bomber Green
Tall chrysanthemum rises up to 95 cm on a strong stem.The inflorescences of a variety called Bomber Green are spherical and green in color, and due to this they instantly attract attention. The perennial blooms in mid-autumn and can look very impressive against the background of yellow and red foliage in the garden.
Green chrysanthemum Bomber Green is guaranteed to attract attention in the garden
White Star
A large-flowered variety called White Star rises up to 80 cm above the soil. At the end of October it bears white ray-shaped inflorescences; the buds can reach 12 cm in diameter. The perennial is very beautiful, but has a certain drawback - its stem is fragile and can break.
The flowers of the White Star variety are slightly reminiscent of chamomile in structure.
Early flowering varieties of chrysanthemums
Decorative perennials that bloom in early September are considered early. As the first days of autumn arrive, the blooming buds still keep the garden full of summer brightness.
Resolut
A medium-sized species called Resalut blooms in September. The buds of the variety are large, double, snow-white in color with a slightly yellowish core. One flower appears on each stem; the plant looks attractive both in a flowerbed and in a vase.
Resolute is a single-headed chrysanthemum bearing a bud on each stem.
Deliana White
Another early variety called Deliana White blooms in early and mid-September with large white buds. The shape of the inflorescences is not round, but needle-shaped, thin petals slightly diverge from the middle and rush vertically upward.
The Deliana Belaya variety is distinguished by its non-standard needle-shaped flower.
Viscose Red
A beautiful early ripening chrysanthemum called Viscose Red enters the period of maximum decorativeness in September.The flowers of the variety are similar to chamomile; they are dark lilac in color with a bright white border along the edges.
Viscose Red has a daisy-like flower shape
Late varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemum is one of the few garden plants that can delight with bright blooms right up to frost. There are several names of late varieties that bloom even in November.
Avignon
A terry late perennial called Avignon blooms from October to November with very beautiful pale pink buds. The inflorescences are large in size, the stems can rise up to 70 cm above the ground. The variety is characterized by resistance to wilting; even in a vase, Avignon remains beautiful for another 3 weeks.
Chrysanthemum Avignon decorates the garden in November with large buds up to 12 cm
Rivarly
The hybrid variety Rivarly produces medium-sized double buds of bright yellow color. The variety with this name blooms in October-November, rises up to 70 cm above the ground and decorates the garden for several weeks in a row.
Late variety Rivarly can be used for making bouquets
Princess Amgard Red
A beautiful chrysanthemum called Princess Amgard Red has truly royal blooms. The buds of the variety are large, double-type, rising on the stems above the ground almost 1 m. They are deep red in color, with a yellow tint in the very core. Princess Amgard Red blooms in November and can be pleasing to the eye even after the first snow.
Princess Amgard Red brightens up the November garden
Cut varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums of any variety have a special charm.But the cut varieties are most highly valued; they have the largest buds, and besides, the flowers remain decorative in a vase for up to 3 weeks.
Ping Pong
The chrysanthemum called Ping Pong is not tall, about 65 cm. But its large spherical buds adhere perfectly to the stems and do not break or droop. The variety blooms creamy-white; after cutting, the plant can remain fresh for another 20 days, and the decorative period occurs in August.
The name of the variety Ping Pong reflects the shape of the flowers; they resemble large balls
Grand Orange
The Grand Orange variety blooms in late August and early September with large, bright orange flowers with a green center. According to the structure of the petals, the chrysanthemum with this name is a bit like a chamomile. The variety is often used in floristry, since after cutting, Grand Orange remains fresh for another 2 weeks.
Grand Orange is in demand among florists; chrysanthemum looks very bright in bouquets
Jacqueline Peach
The spherical chrysanthemum Jacqueline Peach has a modest size, no more than 40 cm in height. The flowers of the variety with the same name are also small, only up to 5 cm. But the unusual color attracts attention - the buds of Jacqueline Peach are two-colored, lilac at the edges and bright yellow in the center. In addition, the plant does not fade for a long time after cutting and therefore arouses keen interest among designers and florists.
The shades of Jacqueline Peach's buds gently flow into each other
Frost-resistant varieties of chrysanthemums
Despite the fact that decorative perennials bloom in autumn, they most often do not tolerate cold weather well. Basically, they are recommended to be grown in warm regions or dug up for the winter in the middle zone.However, there are several names of winter-hardy varieties of chrysanthemums for the Moscow region and northern regions; they can winter in the ground at temperatures down to - 35 ° C.
Altgold
A small bush variety called Altgold grows up to 60 cm and blooms in September. Chrysanthemum flowers are small, pompom-shaped, dark yellow in color. The plant is characterized by increased frost resistance and can winter without shelter in the middle zone.
Frost-resistant Altgold is one of the most popular varieties in the Moscow region
Lipstick
A chrysanthemum called Lipstick has beautiful dark red buds that rise up to half a meter above the ground. Flowering occurs from early September and can continue until October. It belongs to the winter-hardy varieties of chrysanthemums for the Urals and Siberia, since it tolerates cold well in open ground even in the northernmost regions.
Red Lipstick chrysanthemum is suitable for cultivation in northern regions
Golden Autumn (Zolotaja Osen)
A medium-sized chrysanthemum called Zolotaja Osen produces double, flattened buds with a yellow color. The petals are lighter at the tips than at the core. It becomes fully decorative from the beginning of September and can easily tolerate cold temperatures down to -30 °C without special shelter.
Chrysanthemum Golden Autumn can grow in the middle zone and in the Urals
Tall varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums whose height exceeds 70-80 cm are considered tall. They always remain noticeable in the garden, but may require support, and sometimes break under the weight of large buds.
Annecy White
A large-flowered variety called Annecy White rises up to 1 m above the ground and has dense, rich green foliage.In September it bears large spherical buds with diverging needle-shaped petals. The flowers are about 8 cm wide, white in color. It is highly durable after cutting and retains its fresh appearance for up to 20 days.
Annecy White species with needle-shaped petals rises above the ground by about 1 m
Queen Tamara
The variety called Queen Tamara begins to bloom in early October with double hemispherical buds of a reddish hue. It rises above the ground up to 70 cm, attracts attention in the garden, and crumbles slightly towards the end of flowering. Among the advantages are excellent winter hardiness and good drought tolerance.
The Queen Tamara variety is popular in high flower beds
Natasha
A large variety called Natasha bears large sunny yellow buds in late September. Chrysanthemum flowers are ray-shaped, with thin long petals-needles. The height of the decorative bush rises to 1 m.
In 2013, chrysanthemum Natasha became the leader at the Chrysanthemum Ball exhibition
Small-flowered varieties of chrysanthemums
Decorative chrysanthemums with small buds may not seem as impressive as large ones. But their advantage lies in their abundant flowering and long preservation after cutting.
Lisboa
A popular variety called Lisboa has a two-color color, the plant has purple buds with a white edge on the petals. The decorative period occurs in September and October; chrysanthemum bushes of this type grow up to 70 cm. The plant tolerates cutting well and stands in a vase for a long time, emitting a pleasant herbaceous aroma.
The Lisboa species is often used in floristry; the buds look very unusual
Zembla Lime
Autumn chrysanthemum with September flowering attracts attention with its unusual color.The main color of the variety with this name is white, but the core and edges of the petals are colored greenish-yellowish. The buds of Zembla Lime are small, up to 12 cm, although the bush itself can rise above the flowerbed by almost 90 cm. The variety tolerates cutting well and remains decorative for a long time.
Zembla Lime is also suitable for growing in pots
Orinoco
The Orinoko variety blooms in September and bears bright, dark pink, daisy-shaped buds. The tips of the dark petals of the chrysanthemum with the same name are white, which gives it a special beauty. The buds are small in diameter, up to 10 cm, but due to their unusual shade they are of interest to gardeners. From one to several flowers can bloom on one stem.
Orinoco is a heat-loving chrysanthemum that cannot tolerate frosts below - 23 ° C
Summer-blooming varieties of chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums with any name bloom closer to autumn. Mass decorative display of most species begins in September. However, some plants bloom already in the summer - in August or even at the end of July.
Pamela Bronze
Under good growing conditions, this beautiful perennial can begin flowering as early as August. The decorative effect lasts for 25-30 days. The Pamela Bronze variety is distinguished by small, up to 8 cm, orange flowers, and its height can rise up to 70 cm above ground level.
Pamela Bronze releases warm orange pom-pom buds as early as August
Among the advantages of a variety with this name, one can note not only early flowering. Pamela Bronze is a frost-resistant variety and tolerates temperatures down to -35 °C.Thanks to this, chrysanthemum can be grown even in the northern regions, taking care only of minimal shelter for the winter.
Miss Selbe
The Miss Selbe variety belongs to the compact category - the height usually does not exceed 40 cm. The double flowers of the low-growing chrysanthemum reach up to 5 cm in width; taking into account its overall size, we can say that the buds are quite large. They are light pink in color at the beginning of flowering and almost entirely white at the end.
The beginning of the decorative period of Miss Selbe occurs in July; it is one of the earliest chrysanthemums
Okishor
The terry hemispherical chrysanthemum Okishor begins flowering from the end of July and can delight the eye with bright buds until mid-October. The size is compact, up to 40 cm, the stems are densely covered with bright green leaves. The flowers of the variety called Okishor are light lilac, small, and darker in the center than at the edges.
Chrysanthemum Okishor demonstrates high frost resistance. In cold but snowy winters, the plant can survive in open ground if provided with shelter from the wind. Low bushes of this variety are often used in low-growing flower beds, artistic compositions and garden borders.
Chrysanthemum Okishor blooms in flower beds already in July with good care
Conclusion
Chrysanthemum varieties with photos and names deserve detailed study. Decorative flowers decorate garden plots mainly in autumn. Many of them can remain attractive not only in October, but also later, even after the first snow.
