Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Garden and florist chrysanthemums are herbaceous plants in the daisy family, known for their abundance of flowers late in the season. Many belong to a group of hybrid cultivars derived from Asian species, often gathered under the name Chrysanthemum × morifolium. They are perennials, but cold hardiness varies considerably between selections. A flowering pot plant and a cultivar intended to remain in a garden for several years can therefore offer different prospects.Their outlines range from small, rounded clumps to taller stems that add a vertical presence to borders. Green leaves, often lobed and toothed, accompany the branching stems and make a fairly dense background for the flowers. Leaf size, divisions and overall habit vary with the cultivar. Some plants form a regular dome covered in small flower heads, while others carry looser clusters at the ends of their stems.What looks like one flower is actually a head made up of…
