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Yellow chrysanthemums decorate a flowerbed or garden until late autumn. Spreading bushes seem to “burn” in the sun, and even look gorgeous in the shade. The flower has many different varieties, differing in the size of the buds, the number of petals, shades and growing rules. A gardener should know what secrets will help create a beautiful flower bed.
Bright bush chrysanthemums have excellent decorative properties, decorate a flower bed and look good when cut
What do yellow chrysanthemums symbolize?
It is difficult to correctly determine where a given flower came from. China and Japan are still arguing over the right to be called the birthplace of chrysanthemums. In the Land of the Rising Sun, this flower is highly revered.
In China, the chrysanthemum is one of the four greatest plants. Symbolizes energy, femininity, calm and tranquility, chastity and prosperity.The country often organizes exhibitions where everyone can admire the abundance of varieties of beautiful chrysanthemums. The flower is often chosen as a gift to colleagues, friends or loved ones. A bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums does not carry any romantic overtones, but symbolizes strong bonds of friendship and respect for the recipient.
A large number of varieties allows you to create a variety of compositions from yellow chrysanthemums
Even in ancient times, the so-called “language of flowers” originated in Asian countries. With its help, one could convey feelings and emotions without words, confess love, express regret, or hint at friendly sympathy. Gradually, the custom of communicating with flowers was adopted in America, Russia and some other countries. Perennial yellow chrysanthemums, given as a gift, are a symbol of goodwill, wealth, health, longevity, greatness and wisdom. The bright color itself symbolizes sunshine, energy, life, joy, optimism and good humor.
What do yellow chrysanthemums look like?
The name of the flower means “golden-flowered” in Latin. This suggests that initially there were no other shades; they were bred artificially by breeders. The flower has many varieties, and according to its shape, chrysanthemums can be divided into large-flowered and bush.
Large-flowered - petal or needle-shaped. Large fluffy peony balls are ideal for creating beautiful floral arrangements.
Bush varieties can be short or tall, with double inflorescences or with daisy-shaped flowers.They bloom from mid-August until the first frost.
The shrub is quite unpretentious, drought-resistant, blooms profusely even in shaded places. Dwarf or border chrysanthemums keep their shape perfectly; tall ones need to be tied up so that they do not lie on the ground.
Fluffy balls of peony petal chrysanthemums
Varieties of yellow chrysanthemums
Bright shrubs can lift your spirits on a cloudy day. They charge with energy, give warmth, and go well with other plants. Chrysanthemum comes in a variety of varieties, differing in height, shape and shade.
Pompon
The flower can reach a length of 100 cm, the inflorescences are shaped like a basket, they can be single or collected in small groups. The shrub blooms from mid-July to the end of September.
The variety is unpretentious and does not require shelter for the winter in the regions of central Russia.
Magnum
The flower is large, tall, and has many petals, planted close to each other. The meter-long stems are straight, the double bud is about 20 cm wide.
The color of the Magnum chrysanthemum is incredibly bright, the petals are shaped like a hemisphere
Pina colada
Dutch variety of bush yellow chrysanthemums. Elastic, even stems are covered with dense foliage, basket-shaped inflorescences have a yellow-green center. The petals of the flower are regular spoon-shaped; they frame the center in three rows.
This variety can often be found in bouquet arrangements as an addition to the overall ensemble.
Holiday
The shrub of this variety, like the previous one, was bred in Holland.The plant is tall, reaches 80 cm in height, the leaves are dark, the flowers resemble chamomile with a dark green core.
A characteristic feature of the variety is its rich shade, slightly reminiscent of lemon color.
Joy
Bred by Korean breeders, this variety has a pale yellow, sometimes creamy hue, which becomes brighter in the middle of the bud. A perennial bush with semi-double flowers reminiscent of daisies, it was bred specifically for interior decoration, for spectacular compositions and decoration of festive events.
A bouquet of chrysanthemums of this variety can last in a vase for up to two weeks.
Wild honey
The name of the variety determines the color of the buds; they have a beautiful honey-amber hue. The flowers are needle-shaped, about 7 cm in diameter, the core is semi-double.
Blooms from early August to late September, resistant to first frosts
Michelle
One of the most popular varieties among Russian gardeners. Bright lemon color, terry buds in the form of pompoms with a diameter of 5 cm.
Blooms in August and blooms profusely until the first frost.
Alice
The bush is spherical, very spreading, but not tall. Double inflorescences are small in diameter - about 5 cm. At the beginning of flowering, the buds are bright lemon color.
Towards the end of the flowering period, the petals acquire an orange or red tint.
Helios
The variety was bred in Korea. The aster-shaped flowers are very bright, double, the petals are elongated, the inflorescences are formed into baskets. Color may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.
The height of the bush reaches 70 cm, blooms from August to October
Yellow chrysanthemums in landscape design
Gardeners love to use various varieties of shrubs to decorate flower beds and garden plots.The golden inflorescences are lush and bright, looking good in small groups or alone. A distinctive feature of each chrysanthemum variety is its wonderful proximity. The bushes can be planted next to any plants; they fit harmoniously into flower beds with sedums, ivy, cereals, and look good next to fruit and berry crops.
Dwarf or border chrysanthemums can be used to frame the border of a flower bed. The bushes bloom at the end of summer and bloom until the first frost, and until that time they serve as a green hedge. Small bushes also look good in potted arrangements.
The bright bush chrysanthemum is called the queen of autumn
Yellow chrysanthemums in bouquets
Experienced florists know how to create a competent flower arrangement so that it turns out stylish and pleases the recipient. Yellow chrysanthemums can complement the main bouquet of lilies, irises, roses, carnations, gerberas or alstroemerias. A beautiful combination can be made from yellow shades with burgundy, white or lilac flowers.
The number of flowers in a gift carries a certain meaning. One yellow chrysanthemum will tell a person about his uniqueness, three flowers do not carry a semantic load, five or more buds will express a feeling of gratitude.
You can create a stunning bright and cheerful bouquet from yellow flowers.
Conclusion
Yellow chrysanthemums are not at all a sign of separation or despondency. Flowers will bring a lot of sunshine, joy, energy and good mood; with their help you can express feelings of sympathy, gratitude and respect for a person, wish wealth, happiness and wisdom. In landscape design, the shrub will delight you with its unpretentiousness and long flowering period.
