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Yellow chrysanthemums adorn a flower bed or garden until late autumn. Sprawling bushes seem to "burn" in the sun, and in the shade they look gorgeous. The flower has many different varieties, differing in the size of the buds, the number of petals, shades and growing rules. The gardener should know what secrets will help to create a beautiful flower bed.
What do yellow chrysanthemums symbolize?
It is difficult to correctly determine where this flower came from. China and Japan are still arguing over the right to be called the birthplace of chrysanthemums. In the Land of the Rising Sun, this flower is very revered.
In China, chrysanthemum is one of the four greatest plants. Symbolizes energy, femininity, calmness and serenity, chastity and prosperity. Exhibitions are often held in the country, where everyone can admire the abundance of varieties of beautiful chrysanthemums. The flower is often chosen as a gift to colleagues, friends or loved ones. A bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums does not carry a romantic connotation; it symbolizes strong bonds of friendship and respect for the person being gifted.
Even in antiquity, the so-called "language of flowers" originated in the countries of Asia. With its help, it was possible to convey feelings and emotions without words, confess love, express regret or hint at friendly sympathy. Gradually, the custom of communicating with flowers was adopted in America, Russia and some other countries. Perennial yellow chrysanthemums, presented as a gift, are a symbol of benevolence, wealth, health, longevity, greatness and wisdom. The bright color itself symbolizes sunshine, energy, life, joy, optimism and good humor.
What do yellow chrysanthemums look like?
The name of the flower, translated from Latin, means "gold-colored". This suggests that initially there were no other shades, they were artificially bred by breeders. There are many varieties of the flower, and the shape can be divided into large-flowered and bush chrysanthemums.
Large-flowered - petal or needle-like. Large fluffy peony balls are ideal for creating beautiful floral arrangements.
Shrub species can be short or tall, with double inflorescences or daisy-shaped flowers. They bloom from mid-August until the first frost.
The shrub is quite unpretentious, resistant to droughts, blooms profusely even in shaded areas. Dwarf or border chrysanthemums keep their shape perfectly, tall ones must be tied up so that they do not lie on the ground.
Varieties of yellow chrysanthemums
Bright shrubs can cheer you up on a cloudy day. They energize, give warmth, go well with other plants. Chrysanthemum comes in many different varieties, differing in height, shape and shade.
Pompon
The flower can reach a length of 100 cm, the inflorescences resemble a basket in shape, they can be single or gather in small groups. The shrub blooms from mid-July to late September.
Magnum
The flower is large, tall, has many petals, planted close to each other. One-meter stems are straight, double bud about 20 cm wide.
Pina colada
Dutch variety of bushy yellow chrysanthemums. Elastic even stems are covered with dense foliage, basket-shaped inflorescences have a yellow-green center. The flower petals are of the correct spoon-shaped form, they frame the center in three rows.
Celebration
The shrub of this variety, like the previous one, was bred in Holland. The plant is tall, reaches 80 cm in height, the leaves are dark, the flowers resemble chamomile with a dark green core.
Joy
Bred by Korean breeders, this variety has a pale yellow, sometimes creamy hue, which becomes brighter in the middle of the bud. A perennial bush with semi-double flowers resembling chamomile, bred specifically for decorating interiors, for spectacular compositions and decoration of festive events.
Wild honey
The name of the variety determines the color of the buds; they have a beautiful honey-amber hue. The flowers are needle-like, about 7 cm in diameter, the core is semi-double.
Michelle
One of the most popular varieties among Russian gardeners. Bright lemon color, terry buds in the form of pompons with a diameter of 5 cm.
Alice
The bush is spherical, very spreading, but not tall. Terry inflorescences are small in diameter - about 5 cm. At the beginning of flowering, the buds are bright lemon in color.
Helios
The variety was bred in Korea. Astro-shaped flowers are very bright, double, petals are elongated, inflorescences are formed in baskets. Color may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.
Yellow chrysanthemums in landscape design
Gardeners love to use different varieties of shrubs for flower beds and garden plots. The golden inflorescences are lush and vibrant and look good in small groups or alone. A distinctive feature of each type of chrysanthemum is its wonderful neighborhood. The bushes can be planted next to any plants, they harmoniously fit into flower beds with stonecrops, ivy, cereals, look good in the vicinity of fruit and berry crops.
Dwarf or border chrysanthemums can be used to frame the border of the flower bed. The bushes bloom at the end of summer and bloom until the first frost, and until that time they serve as a green hedge. Small bushes in potted compositions also look good.
Yellow chrysanthemums in bouquets
Experienced florists know how to make a competent flower arrangement to make it stylish and delight the recipient. Yellow chrysanthemums can complement the main bouquet of lilies, irises, roses, carnations, gerberas or alstroemerias. A beautiful combination will turn out from yellow shades with burgundy, white or lilac flowers.
The number of flowers in a gift has a certain meaning.One yellow chrysanthemum will tell a person about his uniqueness, three flowers do not carry a semantic load, five or more buds will express a feeling of gratitude.
Conclusion
Yellow chrysanthemums are not at all a sign of separation or despondency. Flowers will bring a lot of sunshine, joy, energy and good mood, with their help you can express feelings of sympathy, gratitude and respect for a person, wish you wealth, happiness and wisdom. In landscape design, the shrub will delight you with its unpretentiousness and long flowering period.