Pink chrysanthemums: features, meaning and varieties

Flowers are used to decorate gardens, flower beds. Chrysanthemums are quite popular among gardeners, because they are easy to grow, and the decorative properties are well expressed. The species has about 150 varieties, but pink ones are especially distinguished. The scattering of small petals of different tonalities is mesmerizing.

Chrysanthemums are annual and perennial herbaceous or semi-handicraft plants of the Astrov family. The garden view is very popular; China is considered its homeland. Shrubs with a height of 45 cm to 2 m are usually planted in gardens. Leaves can be different, it all depends on the specific variety. The features of chrysanthemums are as follows.

1. Quite a large number of shades of petals. This flower shows all the possible palette of pink.
2. Inflorescences can be different - both semi-double and with petals of different shapes.
3. The diameter of the flower itself is quite large. The splendor makes the plant very decorative.

Shoots can be either pubescent or naked. The leaves are arranged in turn and can be simple, serrated, dissected, whole, or notched. The size and shape depends on the variety, and the shade is predominantly light green. Small flowers are collected in baskets of various sizes.

Chrysanthemums are so diverse that you can sometimes confuse them with other flowers. The cultivars are often dissimilar, but are grouped by species. Initially, early, middle and late varieties are divided depending on flowering in September, October and November, respectively. Chrysanthemums are also distinguished by the size of the flowers and the height of the bush. Professionals prefer to use combinations of different types for one flower garden. There are so many pink garden chrysanthemums that it is impossible to list them all. Here are some popular plant varieties.

• Mona Lisa. The cold color combines ashy pink and delicate lilac tint. Inflorescences are semi-double, 6-7 cm in diameter. The middle is yellow-green. The bushes are strong and grow up to 70 cm. The leaves are pinnate and separate, colored dark green. Blooms in autumn until October.

• "Pink flamingo". The color is delicate and light. The middle circle of petals on the flower is raised up and hides the middle. The bush has few leaves and grows up to 65-70 cm. The leaves are outwardly similar to those of oak. The variety from Korea is not afraid of drought and light frosts. Flowering begins in September.

• "Grand Pink". The petals are bright pink. The variety appeared relatively recently, in 2000, and is a combination of chrysanthemum and chamomile. The middle of the flower is green. Shrub chrysanthemum grows quite large, up to 80 cm.

• Memphis pink. Flowers of a bright crimson hue have a green core. The variety is young and quite frost-resistant. Even on weak soil, the plant blooms magnificently.

• Holiday Pink. The flowers are pink-lilac. The bushes reach 70 cm. The variety tolerates frost well, however, it is better to cover it for the winter. It is noteworthy that the single-headed chrysanthemum produces a small number of shoots.

• Spider Pink. The shade of the petals is pink, brightens towards the tips. The bush reaches 45-60 cm in height. The inflorescences are large and arachnid. Spider pink begins to bloom 10 days after the day is shortened.The chrysanthemum's long and thin needle-like petals can form hooks.

• Mariella Pink. The petals are pale pink, densely arranged, so the flower is very lush. Garden chrysanthemum grows up to 70 cm. Flowering begins in late summer or early autumn.

• "Sound Pink". The petals are white-pink, brighten closer to the edges. The plant reaches 30 cm and blooms from August until the first frost.

• Haydar Pink. The petals are dark pink with a white edging. There are other shades, but flowers always combine 2 contrasting tones. The middle is yellow-green. The medium-sized variety reaches 80 cm in height.

• "Ksenia". The petals are pink and wide. The single-headed chrysanthemum grows up to 70 cm. It is noteworthy that the representatives of the variety have a dense deciduous part.

• Dustina Pink. Delicate petals are arranged in a flower like a pompom. The low-growing plant reaches 40 cm. The yellow middle of the double chrysanthemum is surrounded by darker petals. Flowering begins in mid-August and lasts until the end of September.

• "Pink pompom". The Korean chrysanthemum can be any shade of pink. Grows up to 70 cm in height. Looks good both in flower beds and in bouquets. The flower shape resembles a small pompom, 4-5 cm in diameter.

• Gompi pink. The petals are pale pink and are quite interestingly arranged. The inner rows cover the core, while the outer ones grow to the sides. The plant is small, about 60 cm, flowering begins at the end of summer.

• Elda pink. The color is so delicate that it is as close to white as possible. In the center, one row grows up and has a darker shade, while the rest of the petals are directed to the sides. The undersized bush reaches 40 cm, flowering begins in September.

• "Molfetta pink". The petals in the center are richer in color, while the outer rows are pale pink. The flowers themselves are lush and double. The chrysanthemum is undersized and reaches 40 cm, flowering begins in August.

Chrysanthemums need regular soil with added humus and sand for proper growth. Fertilizing in the soil will provide long lasting and lush blooms. Before planting, they usually use a couple of glasses of ash, 2 tablespoons of nitrophosphate and about 5 kg of humus for each m2 of land. So the chrysanthemum will grow tall and strong. The place must be selected so that water does not stagnate there. Chrysanthemums feel great in the sun, slightly on a hill. The plant must be protected from the wind. If the sun's rays are not enough, then flowering will come much later than it should.

In the fall, you need to start fertilizing the soil. The flower itself is planted in open ground in late spring or early summer. First you need to make trenches of a suitable size and water them with purified water. Between the bushes, about 30 cm of free space should be left for full growth. The rules of leaving will be as follows.

1. Choose sunny and calm landing sites.
2. Weak soil must be fertilized.
3. Provide good watering before the first buds appear. During the flowering period, the amount of water should be reduced.
4. Mineral and organic fertilizers must be used every 2 weeks.
5. Withered leaves and buds should be removed immediately.
6. The plant does not tolerate cold weather, so it needs to be covered for the winter.

Watering chrysanthemums is carried out at the root. Leaves and flowers should not be moistened. Loosening of the earth is imperative to maintain moisture. After flowering, when forming new shoots, it is recommended to water with plenty of water every 7 days.Each season, a solution with root fertilizers should be injected 2 times. The formation of the bush is due to cutting. Lateral shoots are removed in spring, the bush becomes spherical.

Garden chrysanthemums are highly decorative and easy to care for. Their cultivation is easy even for beginners in this business. Pink varieties are varied and have a lot of shades. Here are some beautiful examples of flower beds.

• Pink chrysanthemums look great in the company of flowers of the same variety, but in a different color. It is easy to create such flower beds.

• You can use another technique - a combination of tall and low plants. The latter land in front. Additionally, plants that spread along the ground are used.

• When planting pink chrysanthemums, you can limit yourself to one variety. They are pretty decorative for that.

• A flower bed can be made of multi-colored chrysanthemums. The combination of shades can be chosen arbitrarily, the main thing is that the saturation is the same.

• Flowers of this kind allow you to create a rather interesting decor. This design is suitable for any garden.

For the features of the care and reproduction of chrysanthemums, see the video below.