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Korean chrysanthemums - "last hello" of the autumn flower bed before the final fall into hibernation. These small-flowered hybrids are perennial plants. The distant ancestor of the "Koreans" was found in East and Southeast Asia, but today the varieties of Korean chrysanthemums are so diverse that their descriptions and photos differ from each other, as if they were different types of plants.
Variety of varieties of Korean chrysanthemums
The Aster family is quite numerous. Chrysanthemums of different types grow not only in Asia:
- coronal - Mediterranean region;
- swamp - Portugal and Spain;
- keeled - Northwest Africa.
Those varieties that are called Korean today are actually hybrids: the wild Siberian chrysanthemum was brought from Korea by an American breeder and crossed with the cultivated small-flowered chrysanthemum "Ruth Hatton".
The “Koreans” cannot pretend to be ancient and mysterious. It would be more correct to call these flowers Siberian chrysanthemum, but the American brought a wild ancestor from Korea called the "Korean daisy". This is where the name "Korean chrysanthemum" comes from.
After successful hybridization and obtaining perennial plants, breeders have managed to realize their wildest dreams. Today, about 500 varieties of Korean hybrids have already been bred. Often, only a fan can distinguish "live" or in a photo one variety of Korean chrysanthemum from another.
Classification of varieties of Korean chrysanthemums
There is no established and fixed classification of garden chrysanthemums. They are often divided according to individual characteristics, mixing either the size of the flowers, then the height of the bush, then the frost resistance.
There are annual types of chrysanthemums that are not related to perennial Korean hybrids. The latter may differ in height, size of inflorescences, number of petals, etc., but they are all perennials. By height, hybrids are divided into:
- tall: from 55 cm;
- medium-sized: 45-55 cm;
- undersized: up to 45 cm.
The latter variety is often called curbs, since it is convenient to arrange garden paths with bushes of low, abundantly flowering plants. And sometimes hide an ugly border.
Low-growing hybrids are often grown as a home pot culture. "Koreans" grow well in the apartment.
The second type of division according to the shape of the inflorescences into:
- simple;
- semi-double;
- terry.
The simple inflorescence is the same as in wild forms, but cultivars can be of any color. The term "spherical" means that the flower is three-dimensional as in the photo below.
The third type of division of plants according to the size of flowers: small, medium and large. The fourth - according to the timing of flowering: early ripening, mid-ripening and late-ripening.
But even the early varieties are more efficiently propagated in any other way, but not by seeds.
Early Korean Chrysanthemum Varieties
All chrysanthemums are autumn flowers. But even among them there are "congeners" blooming earlier or later.Some bloom for no more than 30 days, others can please the eye for a couple of months. Among the early "Koreans" are:
- Lelia - from July to September;
- Pamela Brons - from August to October;
- Novella - color of buds from the end of July, beginning of flowering - August, ends blooming in October;
- Apple blossom # 1 - from August;
- Apple blossom No. 2 - from the beginning of August.
Both Apple blossoms finish blooming in October.
Varieties of spherical Korean chrysanthemums
Among Korean hybrids, the term "globular" has another meaning. By this word, lovers of small long-flowering bushes mean the shape of the plant itself. The globular “Koreans” are often grouped under the name “multiflora”. They do not require formation and themselves grow in the form of a spherical bush. In autumn, such a "ball" is strewn with flowers of all kinds of shapes and colors.
Almost all varieties of multiflora appeared in Russia recently and do not even have their own names:
- Branbeach - yellow, orange, purple, white The size of the terry inflorescences is 4.5-7 cm.
- Terry yellow flowers have a diameter of 3-7 cm;
- Branfountain - white, purple, coral, lemon Terry inflorescences, diameter 4 cm.
- Brandroyal - red, pink, yellow, white. The flowers have a very rich bright color. Diameter 4-5 cm.
- Branhill - light pink and dark red. Terry flowers, 3-5 cm in diameter.
- Inflorescences with a diameter of 4 cm, terry. Abundant flowering.
- This variety has not only a spherical bush, but also flowers. The diameter of the double flowers is 2.5-3 cm. The petals are white, the middle is yellow.
Multiflora can also be divided according to the early maturity and height of the bushes. Some of the varieties of multiflora grow up to 70 cm, others remain at the level of 30-40 cm.
Tall korean chrysanthemums
It is profitable to breed tall varieties for sale, since if the bush is not very powerful, then the inflorescences hanging in different directions will make a sloppy impression. The high grades include all those that are above 60 cm:
- Orange sunset - 70 cm;
- Chamomile - 70 cm;
- Vologda lace - 60 cm;
- The sun is 70 cm;
- Aurora - 90 cm;
- Umka - 70 cm.
Certain varieties of hybrids can grow up to 1.5 m.
Frost-resistant Korean chrysanthemum varieties
Gardeners value hybrids for their hardiness, which they acquired from their wild ancestor. Few hybrids are unable to withstand the cold. The standard lower threshold for these hybrids is 20-35 ° C frost. Colds down to - 35 ° С can withstand:
- Lelia;
- Chamomile;
- Vologda lace;
- Sun;
- both varieties are Apple blossom and many others.
Varieties of Korean chrysanthemums with photos and names
It is impossible to describe all Korean hybrids due to their abundance and diversity. “Koreans” also cannot be clearly divided into groups, since depending on the chosen criterion, the plants will have to be combined in different ways. But some varieties of Korean chrysanthemums and their brief description are given below.
Meridian dar
Low-growing spherical plant with early flowering. Burgundy flowers are very small, no more than 3 cm in diameter. Semi-double. The middle is yellow. This multiflora belongs to the early ones. Flowering begins in August. Abundant. No foliage is visible under the blossoming buds.
Lelia
Tall (0.6 m) small-flowered (diameter 4 cm) variety. The color is bright, can vary from raspberry-lilac to deep pink. The photo of the Korean chrysanthemum Lelia shows that during flowering, many inflorescences are formed on the bush. The bush does not grow on the sides.
Differs in low sensitivity to drought and frost. It can withstand temperatures from + 40 ° C to - 34 ° C. Lelia is early maturing. Flowering begins in July and lasts until September.
Orange sunset
Tall, large-flowered plant. The height of the bush is 0.7 m with a diameter of 0.4 m. The diameter of the inflorescence is 10 cm. Abundant flowering. The color of the flowers is bright, orange. Mid-season hybrid, blooms in August. Withstands temperatures up to - 30 ° С.
Tarantella
Late ripening, blooms from September.According to gardeners, the Korean chrysanthemum Tarantella can bloom even under the snow until severe frosts hit. It does not differ in high winter hardiness. Withstands up to - 23 ° С. Plant height 50 cm. Inflorescences are medium, 6 cm.
Flowers differ in that their petals are tubular and of different lengths. Distantly resemble a spider. The color of the petals is yellow, the middle is green.
Chamomile
Tall, large-flowered variety. And on top of all the misfortunes - late ripening. Height 0.7 m. Diameter of inflorescence 10 cm. Flowers of White Chamomile really look like ordinary field chamomile. But, like all chrysanthemums, the petals are arranged in 2 rows.
Blooms in September. Withstands frosts down to - 34 ° С. Therefore, in many regions, it is able to winter without shelter.
Vologda lace
Korean chrysanthemum Vologda lace refers to tall, since it reaches 0.6 m. Inflorescences are medium in size - 7 cm. Petals are white at the tips. In the middle they become yellow. The variety is semi-double. Late-ripening, blooms from mid-September. Winters calmly in the open field, withstanding frosts down to -34 ° C.
Sun
Tall (50 to 80 cm), late ripening, blooms in September. Inflorescences of bright yellow color are large, 10 cm in diameter. The color of the petals is even from the middle to the tips. Terry flowers. The bush is frost-resistant, up to - 34 ° C.
Apple blossom
There are 2 varieties of Korean chrysanthemum called Apple Blossom. Apple blossom # 1 has a height of 0.5 m and a flower diameter of 7 cm. Flowers are double. In the middle, the unblown petals have a white-pink color. The fully opened petals are white. The general impression of the inflorescences is the color of the flowers on the apple tree.
The variety is frost-resistant (-34 ° C) and mid-season. Blooms in August.
Apple blossom No. 2 is tall, 0.6 m. The diameter of the inflorescences is 6 cm. Flowers are double. The petals are pink-white, yellow in the middle. The lower petals are tubular. It begins to bloom in early August. Frost resistant.
Aurora
A kind of American selection. This is a tall, late-ripening plant with large flowers with an average diameter of 9 cm. The height of the bush is up to 0.9 m. The inflorescences are double with red petals at the edges and yellowish in the center. The extreme petals are red on top, the color is yellow below. Since there are the same petals in the middle, but not blooming, the middle looks yellow. There are few shoots on the columnar bush, but they are very powerful. The flowering period is from September to October.
Umka
The bush is 0.7 m high. The size of the flowers is average: 5 cm. The Korean chrysanthemum Umka has an interesting feature: the flowers that have just blossomed are white, but after standing, they become bright lilac. Therefore, on one bush there may be White flowers with cream centers and bright lilac.
The late-ripening variety begins to bloom in September. Possesses good winter hardiness, can winter outdoors. Withstands frosts down to - 34 ° С.
Lipstick
Based on the description and photo, the variety of the Korean chrysanthemum Lipstick is one of the most popular when decorating borders and other similar decorative elements. It belongs to the undersized and reaches a height of only 40 cm. The strong bush does not fall apart on the sides, which allows it to be planted along the garden paths. Dark red flowers are numerous and rather large for a short plant - 6 cm. It blooms in September and blooms until frost. Winters calmly in the open field, withstanding 30-degree frosts.
Anastasia
Medium-sized variety with medium-sized flowers. The height of the bush is 45 cm, the diameter of the inflorescences is 6 cm. The flowers are semi-double. Anastasia is a multicolor variety. The color of the petals can be from yellow to slightly crimson. The level of winter hardiness is average.
Korean white
The Korean White Chrysanthemum is a very tall shrub. In favorable conditions it can grow up to 0.8 m. The minimum height is 0.6 m. The flowers are very large - 10-12 cm. Abundant flowering. The petals are white. The middle is yellowish. The variety is mid-season, blooms at the end of August. Medium level frost resistance.Without shelter, it can withstand 20-degree frosts.
Purple Haze
A very beautiful tall hybrid. It can grow from 60 to 80 cm. The diameter of the inflorescences is 6.5-7 cm. The petals are lilac in color, with sharp tips. The young flower has a darker center. Fully blossoming inflorescence is colored evenly. Winters well in the open air.
Alyonushka
A low-growing variety of Korean chrysanthemum with pink flowers. The height of the bush is up to 50 cm. The plant is compact. The petals are dark pink. The middle is yellow. The inflorescence is not terry, the average diameter is 5.5 cm. It belongs to the late ripening, as it blooms in September.
Altgold
The bush grows up to 55-60 cm. The flowers are terry, medium-sized, 5-6.5 cm in diameter. The description of the color of the inflorescences of this Korean chrysanthemum is rather complicated, as they shimmer from yellow to red. The buds are dark red. Gradually blooming, the petals turn bright yellow. Moreover, along the edges, they may have a narrow red border.
It begins to bloom in September. As a companion, landscape designers advise planting the Smile variety with lilac flowers.
Malchish-Kibalchish
A low-growing variety with simple flowers. The bush is only 35 cm high, but spreading, which is why it is not suitable for planting along curbs. The flowers are chamomile. The petals are dark pink, the middle is yellow. This "Korean" from the mid-season: blooms from mid-August to late September, if weather conditions permit. During the period of mass flowering, one bush can have up to 35 peduncles.
Evening lights
Low-growing compact bush. Height 35 cm, diameter also 35 cm. Well suited for the decoration of borders, since the plant is not only compact and abundantly flowering, but also almost does not give root growth. This saves the owner from weeding unnecessary plants annually.
The flowers are chamomile, very bright. The petals are bright red, the centers are yellow. The diameter of the inflorescence is 5.5 cm. It blooms in September. Flowering time 1 month.
Amber
Yellow terry variety of Korean chrysanthemum. Medium-sized compact bush 0.5 m high and 0.5 m in diameter. Inflorescences are larger than average and reach 7.5 cm in diameter. The color is dark yellow. The unopened petals are closer to orange in color. Minus the variety in the abundance of root growth. Over the summer, the bushes grow well. Amber is a winter-hardy variety that can winter outdoors in most regions of Russia.
Korean chrysanthemum "Mix"
There are no photos and descriptions of Korean chrysanthemums sold in a package called "Korean Blend". This is a mixture of "surprise will be". What seeds the grower put there is known only to him. It is possible that the manufacturer does not know for sure if the packages were formed according to the residual principle. By planting these seeds, you can grow Korean chrysanthemums that bloom with white flowers with pink strokes. Or dark red flowers. Perhaps there will be white or yellow chrysanthemums. Several varieties can grow, differing in growth, maturation and appearance of inflorescences. It is advisable to buy such a mixture either in the hope that an interesting, original bush will grow, or simply to sow something into a flower bed.
The combination of Korean chrysanthemums with other flowers
When planting, the bushes of "Koreans" are inappropriate to combine with other plants. Many of them look very impressive when planted in the middle of a small grassy lawn. A bushy variety of chrysanthemums, formed in the form of a small tree, will look beautiful.
In autumn, compositions from chrysanthemums and their closest relatives of the Aster family look good: vernonias or perennial asters... Chrysanthemums get along well and look great in the company of annual flowering plants:
- ageratum;
- zinnia;
- coleus;
- salvia;
- balsam;
- marigolds;
- calendula;
- snapdragons and other flowers.
By choosing the right plants for the flowering period, you can get a long-flowering composition that will delight the eye until the very frost.
Conclusion
Korean chrysanthemums are ideal for garden decoration in the fall. Thanks to the variety of varieties and forms of these plants, you can create very interesting compositions. The unpretentiousness of the "Koreans" saves the gardener from unnecessary work in the garden.
