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Chrysanthemum bush White chamomile
Chrysanthemum White Daisy is a snow-white garden flower that grows on bushes. The official name of the variety is “Bacardi”. It got its popular name due to the similarity with the beloved wildflower. Learn to grow this beautiful chrysanthemum variety in your garden!
Description of chrysanthemum “White camomile”
The main feature is, of course, the similarity to chamomile. The petals can be of all shades of white, but pearl white is the most common. They are strong, withstand staining and glittering, and can be the basis for your creative experiments. The heart of the flower is green, sometimes it can have a slight yellowness.
Chrysanthemum “White daisy” grows on the bushes
The stem is dense and resilient, this is important for creating various flower arrangements. Cut flowers can stand in a vase for a long time without losing their attractiveness and stay fresh.
According to the language of flowers, white chrysanthemums are a symbol of longevity, prosperity and happiness. In Feng Shui, bouquets of such flowers bring laughter and joy into the house.
Growing of bush chrysanthemum “White daisy”
Here are some secrets of growing this variety of chrysanthemums:
- For planting, choose a sunny area well protected from the wind. Can be planted near garden buildings.
- The ideal soil is slightly acidic with good drainage.
- Water the bushes liberally, but do not water them. As soon as flowers appear, reduce the amount of watering to a minimum.
- Fertilize your chrysanthemums twice a month. Use any complex fertilizer, this variety is not capricious in terms of feeding. The main thing is not to overuse manure. From it, the bushes will begin to actively grow leaves, not flowers.
- Divide the bushes every three years.
- The main enemy of the plant is aphids. Use prophylactic agents against this pest three times per season. “Ratibor” or “Aktofit” will do.
Be sure to prepare your chrysanthemums for winter. You can root the bushes, tuck them up and cover them with abundant foliage. However, if a very cold winter is coming, this is not enough. To keep the bush in cold weather, after pruning, dig out the rhizome along with an earthen lump. Place a lump in a container and cover with damp soil. Store the container in a basement or cellar at a temperature of 0-5 ° C. If the soil starts to dry out, slightly moisten it.
If you dream of a bunch of cute field daisies, but now is not the season for them, the White Daisy chrysanthemum comes to the rescue. Grow this flower to admire in the garden or collect in simple but cute bouquets.