Green chrysanthemums: varieties, selection, cultivation

Many people grow a variety of flowers in their gardens. A popular option is the green chrysanthemum. Today we will talk about the features of these plants.

Chrysanthemum (in Greek called "golden flower") can decorate any landscape. The plant is not afraid of low temperatures. It blooms profusely and beautifully. Green chrysanthemums are often used not only for flower beds, but also for creating lush bouquets - they do not fade for a long time, retaining their freshness.

Currently, a large number of green chrysanthemum varieties have been bred, each of which has its own name. These flowers differ in the shape of the buds, the type of petals.

This variety of bush chrysanthemum has small lime green petals. Outwardly, such flowers are similar to chamomile. They belong to the mid-late species. "Green lizard" can reach a height of no more than 130 centimeters. This variety has flowers that can be up to 5-6 centimeters in diameter. The shrub plant has good resistance after cutting.

This green chrysanthemum is distinguished by small flowers - their diameter is no more than three centimeters. They are shaped like pompons. The variety begins to bloom in early November.

The buds of this variety have a light green shade, and their leaf plates are painted in dark green tones. Often, flowers of this variety are used to compose various bouquets.

This variety begins to bloom in early October. It has small spherical inflorescences. Chrysanthemum leaves have a rich dark green color, buds have a lime green color.

"Froggy" belongs to the Compositae type. The height of this variety does not exceed 90 centimeters. These plants should be planted in sunny areas. The optimum temperature for them is + 14 ... 18 degrees Celsius.

This bush chrysanthemum can grow up to 70 centimeters in height. On each stem of the flower there are 5-10 buds of a light green hue.

"Owl Green" has lush spherical flowers. This variety is often grown in homes. Moreover, it is better to place them in cool rooms away from heating equipment. This will maintain the beautiful appearance of the plant for a long time.

This green chrysanthemum has beautiful yellow-green needle-like inflorescences. The diameter of the flowers can reach 6-9 centimeters. Plants can be grown in full sun.

"Galiaro green" most often grows up to 90-100 centimeters in height. The variety blooms from the second half of August to December. These flowers are perfect for complementing bouquets.

This single-headed variety has fancy double flowers of yellow-green color. The petals are pointed towards the end. To the middle of the flower, they are slightly bent upward. The stems of the plant reach a height of no more than 70 centimeters.

"Anastasia green" is distinguished by the strongest and most stable stems on which large dark green leaf blades grow. The variety belongs to the single-headed variety of chrysanthemums.

Lush, voluminous branches of this variety are light green in color.They consist of small oval-shaped petals. The variety has strong stems with bright green leaves.

The "green code" is often used to make bouquets. This chrysanthemum can complement almost any flower arrangement.

This small-flowered chrysanthemum has small globular lime-colored flowers. Terry buds grow with thin oval petals. Most often, this variety is used for bouquets.

Grow and propagate green chrysanthemum in three ways:

• seed material;
• cuttings;
• dividing the bush.

When chrysanthemum propagates by cuttings, you first need to separate the strongest lateral shoot from an adult plant, after which it is planted in open ground.

A you can also purchase an already rooted shoot in a specialty store... In this case, it is simply planted in the ground. It is recommended to do this in the spring.

If you want to propagate chrysanthemum by dividing the bush, then you need to divide the plant into 2-3 parts (depending on how thick it is). They are planted in open ground.

Chrysanthemum green requires compliance with some maintenance rules. This flower does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. The plant should not be watered too abundantly. If you plant it in a container, then be sure to lay drainage on the bottom. Otherwise, it may get sick with a fungus, or various pests may appear on the flowers.

In the middle of summer, the flower should be watered abundantly at the root. It is worth doing this with warm water. One bush should have at least 4-5 liters.

In late summer and early autumn, as the chrysanthemum begins to bloom, watering should be reduced to 2 or 3 liters of water per bush. In the middle of autumn, soil moistening should be carried out only when the weather is too warm and dry.

Don't forget about loosening and mulching. The soil is loosened next to the flower every 10-12 days. The second procedure should be carried out in early spring and autumn before sheltering the plant for the winter. For this, humus and peat are used.

In small-flowered varieties, before the onset of the first frost, the entire aerial part should be cut off at ground level. The remaining root system of the plant should be covered with spruce needles, straw or spruce branches.

Shrub chrysanthemum should be pruned periodically. This will make the plant as lush and voluminous as possible. It is worth cutting off the tops of the bushes. All damaged and old branches must be removed. This will prevent the development of various diseases.

And also it is necessary to regularly fertilize shrubs. Top dressing should be selected depending on the season. In summer and spring, it is better to use formulations with nitrogen. They will enhance the growth of the flower.

At the end of summer, you can fertilize chrysanthemum with formulations with potassium and phosphorus. They promote abundant flowering. In the autumn, nitrogen fertilizers should not be applied, because because of them, the shrub can grow without flowers.

Sometimes small worms appear on the green chrysanthemum, as a result of which white spots form on the leaves. In this case, all damaged plants should be immediately collected and burned. As a prophylaxis, you can use a solution of "Phosphamide".

Chrysanthemums are often affected by gray rot, rust, and various viral diseases. They lead to damage to the leaf blades and the root system. In this case, the flower should be treated with Actellik, Calypso, Aktara preparations.

You can buy a bush green chrysanthemum in a specialized store or nursery. For lush bouquets, it is worth choosing varieties with voluminous flowers of saturated colors. They will complement the bouquet well.

The basic rules for growing varieties should also be taken into account. As a rule, chrysanthemums do not require special care and are particularly resistant to sudden temperature changes and frost. But at the same time, it is still worth choosing the most unpretentious varieties.

Watch the video about the Feeling Green chrysanthemum.