Chrysanthemums - one of the most popular autumn flowers in the world. Their bloom is abundant, incredibly colorful and long lasting. There is a huge number of the most diverse species and varieties of plants. This article describes the popular types of chrysanthemums and varieties that are most suitable for the garden.
- Non-shag varieties
- Semi-double varieties
- Bent varieties
- Flat varieties
- Hemispherical varieties
- Spherical varieties
- Curly varieties
- Ray-shaped varieties
- Spider varieties
- Pompon varieties
Non-shag varieties
Chrysanthemum has about 160 species and more than 1000 varieties. Depending on the shape and type of inflorescence garden bush chrysanthemums are divided into three groups:
- non-curved;
- semi-double;
- bulging.
Often in the literature when describing planting material you can find another name for this variety of chrysanthemums - simple. After all, varieties of this type really have the simplest one-or two-tier form.
Simple chrysanthemums are early grades, resistant to low temperatures, well multiplied, unpretentious in the care. The most popular non-double flowers, which take root well and grow in our climate, are:
- El Dorado
- Masquerade
- Evening lights
- Ruby stars
- Tsarevna Swan
- Autumn bouquet
- Joy
- Kibalchish boy
Incredibly luxurious Ruby stars. Perennial, in height reach 80 cm. Possess a charming fiery red color. Frost-resistant, suitable for moderately dry soil, slightly shaded places.
Semi-double varieties
Chrysanthemums of this variety have a flat shape, but their middle is slightly raised and more magnificent than in non-terry species. Reed petals of different colors are arranged in three to five rows along the edges of the middle. Belong to the early, cold-resistant varieties. 
It is better to take root in the garden and for a long time please their owners with delightful flowering such semi-double chrysanthemum varieties:
- Amazon
- Natasha
- Pearl
- Enchantress
- Isabel
Natasha - blooms with large yellow heads, reaches a height of 90 cm. It blooms in September.
Sorceress - blooms with exquisite white heads with a lemon center. It blooms from October to frost. This variety is resistant to night frosts, diseases and pests. It survives well in our climate.
Isabel - delicate pink chrysanthemum. Unpretentious in the care, resistant to cold and dry climate.
Anemoid varieties
Also refer to the form of simple chrysanthemum. Unlike the previous species, these plants have a convex, raised lush center, from which the edges extend from two to five rows of petals. Inflorescences are like daisies.
In the group of anemic varieties white chrysanthemums are very popular. They have large heads of snow-white color. Especially beautiful color varieties Eleanor white. It has white, yellow or pink shades, the diameter of the head is about 15 cm. It blooms profusely and for a long time.
Bent varieties
Bent varieties refer to the type of terry chrysanthemums. The flowers of the plant are large, decorated with a large number of rows of petals. They got this name due to the fact that their petals are bent downwards. Used for cutting and composition of luxurious bouquets. Long does not fade. The most popular varieties are cream Gillette, yellow Max Riley and pink Crimson.
Flat varieties
Flat varieties are very similar to daisies or daisies. They have an open, even middle part, at the edges of which it departs from two to five rows of petals. The tongues are perpendicular to the middle of the flower. Petals can be both monochrome, and combine several completely different shades (for example, white and yellow, pink and burgundy, lemon and purple). The heads of plants are large, from 8 to 15 cm in diameter. Height reaches from 50 to 90 cm. They belong to the early flowering varieties.
- a swan song
- Valley Roof
Hemispherical varieties
Chrysanthemums of this variety have terry inflorescences, consisting of a large number of petals. Petals can be both bent and curved. All languages depart from the edges of the middle, without overlapping it. Bright representatives of large-flowered species. Their head is 15 cm in diameter. They bloom in September, they are resistant to cold, they winter well in open ground.
Among the most popular varieties of this group stand out:
- Gazella
- Zlata Prague
Spherical varieties
Petals of this variety are bent upwards to the center and unite above the middle. The middle of the flower is completely overlapped by the tongues of the petals. Outwardly, the inflorescences may resemble a ball, sphere or cone. Bloom profusely. For the winter, the plants must be covered.
The most suitable for planting in the garden are such varieties:
- Umka
- Arctic
- Burly
- Broadway
Curly varieties
The inflorescences of such chrysanthemums are most often spherical, rarely hemispherical.Petals are densely and chaotically, often bent upwards. This form gives the flower a slightly disheveled look, hence the name. Large chrysanthemum heads, reach up to 12-15 cm in diameter. These varieties include:
- Anastasia Green
- Anastasia Leela
- Vesuvio
Ray-shaped varieties
Belong to large flowers, semi-double. Petal tongues are thin and long. They curl up into a straw and therefore they look like needles. The tongues often twist upward.
Well in our climatic conditions take root:
- Tokyo
- Magdalena
- Dusky Queen
Spider varieties
Chrysanthemums of this variety are very beautiful. Petals are long and very thin, slightly twisted at the ends. They can be located perpendicular to the center of the flower, be slightly raised or lowered. The chrysanthemum garden spider-shaped, thanks to thin chaotically located tongues, looks like a spider. 
Pompon varieties
The plant has round, dense inflorescences. The heads form a large number of small petals.At the same time, the flowers are small, with a diameter of about 6 cm. Petals are located close to each other, creating the effect of fluffiness. 
The most popular representatives are:
- Grace
- Denis
- Bean
