Chrysanthemum: growing and caring for a sun flower
Chrysanthemum seedlings are a welcome gift formany gardeners. This beautiful plant is associated with many legends in different cultures. In Chinese mythology, chrysanthemums, the cultivation and care of which we consider in this article, are the children of the Sun. In Japan, images of these flowers are often found on seals, ornaments and coins. In addition, in Asia, this garden ornament is also used as an ingredient for cooking. Let's find out how to grow chrysanthemum on your site.
General information
You can grow chrysanthemum in pots. In this case, it will become an ideal decoration of the house. In cut form, these flowers are idle for up to a month, so florists are happy to use them when composing bouquets. But the best chrysanthemums, cultivation and care of which are available to both a specialist and a beginner, are looked in the open ground.
Demanding chrysanthemums: growing and grooming
These flowers should not be shaded, notshould also allow the stagnation of water in their surrounding soil. Therefore, the optimal place for chrysanthemums is well-lit and located on a hill. If these conditions are met, you can be sure that the shoots will not stretch (which greatly spoils the appearance of the bush), and the flowering period will not change. Dislike of chrysanthemums to waterlogging also does not mean that for them a dryland is better. Since their root system is located in the upper layer of the soil, irrigation should be moderate, but regular. The soil should be loosened and filled with nutrients (well-repaired manure, peat, compost). But do not abuse fertilizers - their excess will provoke excessive development of leaves to the detriment of flowers. Plant chrysanthemums should be on a cloudy day with high humidity. And if the weather is sunny, wait for the evening. Holes for planting should be done about 40 cm deep. They need to be watered, drained with large sand, pour a little biohumus into them. Strongly deepen the seedling of the chrysanthemum is not necessary, because the roots of the plant will grow parallel to the soil. Stems of tall varieties need tie, especially if they grow in a place often blown by the wind.
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