Chrysanthemums are traditionally given at Mother’s Day as they flower profusely during autumn and they contain the word mum!
I have found for some strange reason people tend to shy away from having Chrysanthemums in their garden. Maybe they are just too common?
Chrysanthemums are one of the easiest plants to grow and are perfect for green or brown fingered gardeners!
I find these brilliantly flowering plants are one of the best for gardens in the full sun.
They are so many varieties of chrysanthemums available today, one to suit every garden. The US National Chrysanthemum Society has derived that there are 13 different types of flower forms. Then there are the colours, I think every year they get more exquisite. There are single coloured and multi-coloured blooms ranging in colour from pure white to all shades of yellow, reds and purples.
Chrysanthemums are one of the easiest plants to grow and are perfect for green or brown fingered gardeners! Chrysanthemums have long lasting flowers and are relatively pest and disease free. This makes them perfect for everyone as this enables us to enjoy these plants hassle free for many years to come.
Potted chrysanthemums can flower for several weeks indoors but thrive best if placed in full sun. They can be grown in pots or in the garden. To keep them looking fantastic and to promote more flowers, remove all spent flowers and discoloured leaves and liquid fertilised fortnightly.
After flowering chrysanthemums should be cut back to about 15cm (6") high and given Organic Link fertiliser. They will usually flower again in about two months.
Chrysanthemums aren’t just the perfect idea to brighten up one's garden.
They can be used in cooking and teas. NASA Clean Air Study also found chrysanthemum plants can reduce indoor air pollution. Extracts of chrysanthemum plants have been shown to have a wide variety of potential medicinal properties, including anti-HIV-1, antibacterial and antimycotic.
Pyrethrum a well-known insecticide is also derived from chrysanthemums.
This Autumn don’t stress about finding a beautiful, versatile, easy care plant - just buy a Chrysanthemum!