What kind of chrysanthemum to plant in the garden, the popular varieties of flowers for outdoor soil

Chrysanthemums are charming flowers, but many beginning growers are frustrated by the unsatisfactory cultivation result. Most often blame themselves. When choosing a variety of chrysanthemums for planting on your site, first of all, study its flowering dates and characteristics, then the flowers will not create any problems and will please the eye until late autumn.

Valentina Tereshkova

This variety is bred by the Crimean breeders. Thin brittle stem keeps on itself large leaves. From the formation of buds to flowering takes about two months. Variety blooms in early September. The upper part of the petals is dark crimson, lighter below. This variety blooms, as a rule, until the end of October. The flowers stand for a long time in a cut bouquet, the leaves will be wilted, and the petals are still fresh. This is a chrysanthemum for open ground, but from the bad weather in the fall it needs to be covered with a film, especiallythat the condensate from the film the petals are not afraid. Mother liquors of the Valentina Tereshkova variety are stored in the basement in the winter and do without watering.

Chrysanthemum topped

The second name of the chrysanthemum topped is the salad chrysanthemum. This plant is eaten. The chrysanthemum has a stemless stem, straight up to 70 cm tall, branches a little towards the top. Oblong or ellipsoid-shaped leaves are on average up to eight centimeters in length. The flowers of the chrysanthemum of the salad are interestingly colored: in the center there is a wide stamen, it is framed by two-colored marigold petals, which are closer to the stamen of a bright yellow color, and the second half of the petal is white. This is a classic version of the colors, there are other colors. The flowers of this variety have a peculiar aroma, petals decorate various dishes, most often desserts. Both leaves and flowers are used in the preparation of various dishes. In the Land of the Rising Sun, petals are added to pickles and marinades, salads and spirits.

Despite the fact that these chrysanthemums are called salad, the flowers are still more suitable for the garden. They are planted in the open ground in May, usually along garden paths, using them as a curb.

Alpine Chrysanthemum

Alpine chrysanthemum - perennial. A low bush comes from the mountain systems of European countries. This chrysanthemum grows up to 15 cm tall. Leaf rosette grows from the roots, the top leaf plate is saturated green, and the bottom is grayish. Straight stems crowned with simple or double white flowers resembling daisies. Alpine Chrysanthemum blooms in July. This variety of chrysanthemums is perfect for the garden. It is planted in flowerbeds, alpine slides, in pots or in curbs. Variety resistant to cold.

Chrysanthemum keeled

This is a branched, upright plant. The central core is thick, slightly pubescent. Leaves dense with separate feathery plates. Inflorescences are single, terry or semi-double baskets.Petals reed forms of different color: white, yellow, red. There are flowers painted in two tones. Bloom in July. From the varieties of keeled chrysanthemum derived dwarf garden varieties. They are distinguished by early flowering and dense spherical bush.

Chrysanthemum Champagne Splashes

Champagne spray - spray chrysanthemum. The height of the bush varies from 30 to 70 cm. The stems are straight with oblong green leaves. Chrysanthemum blooms in October and blooms until the first frost. The flowers are large with needle-like leaves, color from pale pink to golden tones. Very beautiful flower looks like petals-champagne-colored needles, with a brighter golden-yellow spraying at the stamen. Flowers are good in single plantings, in flowerbeds and in compositions with bright late flowers (asters).

Chrysanthemum Rivardi

Rivardi garden chrysanthemums are ideal for a cold climate. They are cold-resistant and do not need shelter for the winter. These are bushes, up to a meter high, with dark green leaves and straight strong stalks. Bloom in November and bloom until frost. Large spherical flowers are distinguished by delicate pink, peach, pale lemon and bright juicy yellow tones. Frost-resistant flowers before winter are fertilized with potash-phosphorus compounds for a successful wintering. In garden design, most often these chrysanthemums are planted next to decorative needles, they look good with salvia, coleus and elimus.

Shrub Chrysanthemum

One of the best varieties for a garden in regions with a mild climate is shrub chrysanthemum. Evergreen, up to a meter high plant with thin branchy shoots. The erect stems at the base are woody. Leaf blades are divided into several parts. Large flowers and terry and semi-double bloom three to nine pieces per branch. The color of the petals is varied: white, yellow, pink. In regions with a harsh climate, flowers can be planted in large containers, with the condition of wintering at home.

Multicolour Chrysanthemum

This is a hybrid perennial variety. The shoots are strong, woody at the base with age. The leaves are large in the form of a blade; there are large teeth along the edge of the leaf plates. The leafy plates are fleshy, fragrant and pubescent on the outside,up to seven centimeters. Single large flowers terry or semi-double, with reed petals of various shades. There are yellow, pink and white, but the most interesting color is of lilac-purple color with a white border around the edge.

Chrysanthemum Pink Daisy

This chrysanthemum, like chamomile - rich pink color. It blooms in September, bloom lasts until frost. Chrysanthemum Pink daisy perfectly tolerates winter in the open field. It is a compact shrub up to a meter tall, with straight stems and carved middle-sized plate of leaves. Soil variety is not demanding. Loves a penumbra from a bush or a wall from climbers. These chrysanthemums get along well with roses, asters, rudbeckies and stonecrop.

Chrysanthemum Multiflora

In the description of chrysanthemum Multiflora is often used a comparison with the leaves of oak. The leaves really have a carved shape with smooth rounded edges, as in oak. The aroma of flowers is similar to the smell of wormwood.These are low spherical bushes up to 70 centimeters. Chrysanthemum blooms in August, the flowers are medium, of different tones: bright red, yellow, lilac and other shades. Multiflora is good for pot plantings, on flowerbeds and in single plants. It coexists well with balsamines, kosmey, lion's throat and asters. It is believed that the first chrysanthemums grown at home were spider-like flowers. They were used not only in the decoration of the garden, but also in medicine, cooking and cosmetology. Residents of China and Japan still chrysanthemum is revered as a magic symbol and amulet.