Types of chrysanthemums with photos and names

Varieties of chrysanthemums with photos and names are of interest to many enthusiastic flower growers. If you study the features of different species, you can purchase the most convenient plant for growing for your site.

What are the varieties of chrysanthemums

For ease of classification, types of garden chrysanthemums are usually divided into several categories:

• according to the size of the bush – mini, medium and tall;
• according to the timing of flowering – early, middle and late;
• according to the type of inflorescences – simple, semi-double and terry;
• according to the size of the buds – large, medium and small-flowered.

Also, plants, regardless of the names, can be divided into groups:

• Korean;
  
  

  The Korean form is natural for chrysanthemum and serves as the basis for most hybrids.

• large-flowered;
  
  

  Most of the cut variety names belong to the large-flowered group.

• branch.
  
  

  Branch chrysanthemums have small buds, and several flowers can grow on one stem at once.

Chrysanthemums from the multiflora group deserve special mention – in recent years they have caused increased excitement. A characteristic feature of species with this name is that in the process of growth, perennials form a spherical bush – even and neat, not requiring pruning. Multiflora looks very bright in the garden.

Spherical multiflora has a bush shape atypical for chrysanthemum

How many varieties of chrysanthemums exist in the world

The autumn flower is represented by more than 10000 varieties and names. At the same time, breeders produce new varieties of culture every year.

Unpretentious varieties of chrysanthemums

Climatic conditions in many regions of Our Country are unpredictable. Therefore, the names of hardy chrysanthemums with modest requirements for soil, temperatures and watering attract special attention of flower growers.

Opal (opal)

Chrysanthemum Opal rises to half a meter and in mid-August brings bright yellow semi-double flowers. The advantages of the species include high cold resistance – in the middle lane Opal can winter without shelter. Due to its low growth, the variety has good stability in the flower bed and does not break from the wind.

The flowers of the Opal variety are small – up to 9 cm wide.

Padre White (Padre White)

The globular chrysanthemum Padre White from the multiflora group grows up to only 30 cm. Flowering occurs from mid-September, the variety brings terry white inflorescences, which have a yellow tint in the center at an early stage. Padre White withstands cold and drought well, although the color of the buds may fade slightly in adverse weather. Often used for planting in poor environmental conditions.

During flowering, yellowness in Padre White becomes less noticeable.

Kamina Red (Kamina Red)

A bright red chrysanthemum with small double flowers grows up to 40 cm. The bushes of Fireplace Red are spherical in shape, from the multiflora group. The decorative period begins in mid-September, the variety shows good resistance to early cold snaps, poor soil and lack of moisture.

Fireplace Red from the multiflora group has a decorative round bush shape

New varieties of chrysanthemums

Of great interest to gardeners are new selections. They appear annually and often become leaders in floristic exhibitions.

Fiji Yellow

One of the latest novelties is Fiji Yellow with spherical terry inflorescences. The plant rises to 110 cm and the flowers reach 15 cm in diameter, the variety is excellent for cutting. The perennial has strong stems that do not break under the weight of the buds. Flowering later, in October and November.

Fiji Yellow – variety with October flowering

Bomber Green

Tall chrysanthemum rises up to 95 cm on a strong stem. The inflorescences of a variety called Bomber Green are spherical, green in color, and due to this they instantly attract attention. The perennial blooms in mid-autumn; against the background of yellow and red foliage in the garden, it can look very impressive.

Green chrysanthemum Bomber Green is guaranteed to attract attention in the garden

White Star

A large-flowered variety called White Star rises up to 80 cm above the soil. At the end of October, it brings white ray-shaped inflorescences, the buds can reach 12 cm in diameter. The perennial is very beautiful, but has a certain drawback – its stem is fragile and can break.

The flowers of the White Star variety are a bit like chamomile in structure.

Early flowering varieties of chrysanthemums

Ornamental perennials that bloom in early September are considered early. With the onset of the first days of autumn, blossoming buds still maintain summer brightness in the garden.

Resolute (Resalut)

A medium-sized species called Resalut blooms in September. The buds of the variety are large, terry, snow-white in hue with a slightly yellowish core. One flower appears on each stem, the plant looks attractive both in a flower bed and in a vase.

Resolute – single-headed chrysanthemum, bringing a bud on each stem

Deliana White

Another early variety called Deliana White blooms in early and mid-September with large white buds. The shape of the inflorescence is not round, but needle-shaped, thin petals slightly diverge from the middle and rush vertically upwards.

The variety Deliana White is distinguished by a non-standard needle-shaped flower

Viscose Red

A beautiful early ripe chrysanthemum called Viscose Red enters the period of maximum decorativeness in September. The flowers of the variety are similar to chamomile, they are dark lilac in color with a bright white border around the edges.

Viscose Red has a chamomile flower shape

Late varieties of chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemum is one of the few garden plants that can delight with bright flowering right up to frost. There are several names of late varieties that bloom even in November.

Avignon (Avignon)

Terry late perennial called Avignon blooms from October to November with very beautiful pale pink buds. The inflorescences are large in size, the stems can rise up to 70 cm above the ground. The variety is characterized by resistance to wilting, even in a vase Avignon remains beautiful for another 3 weeks.

Chrysanthemum Avignon decorates the garden in November with large buds up to 12 cm

Rivarly

The hybrid species Rivarly produces medium-sized double buds that are bright yellow in color. A variety with this name blooms in October-November, rises to 70 cm above the ground and decorates the garden for several weeks in a row.

Late variety Rivarli can be used to make bouquets

Princess Amgard Red

A beautiful chrysanthemum called Princess Amgard Red has a truly royal bloom. The buds of the variety are large, terry type, rise on stems above the ground by almost 1 m. They are rich red in hue, with a yellow tint in the very core. Princess Amgard Red blooms in November and can please the eye even after the first snow.

Princess Amgard Red brightens up the November garden

Cut varieties of chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums of any variety have a special charm. But at the same time, cut varieties are most highly valued, they have the largest buds, and besides, in a vase, flowers retain their decorative effect for up to 3 weeks.

Ping Pong

A chrysanthemum called Ping Pong is not tall, about 65 cm. But its large spherical buds hold perfectly on the stems, do not break or droop. The flowering of the variety is creamy white, after cutting, the plant can remain fresh for another 20 days, and the decorative period falls on August.

The name of the Ping Pong variety reflects the shape of the flowers, they resemble large balls.

Grand Orange

Grand Orange variety blooms in late August and early September with large bright orange flowers with a green core. According to the structure of the petals, a chrysanthemum with this name is a bit like a chamomile. The variety is often used in floristry, because after cutting, Grand Orange retains freshness for another 2 weeks.

Grand Orange is in demand among florists, chrysanthemum looks very bright in bouquets

Jacqueline Peach

Spherical chrysanthemum Jacqueline Peach has a modest size, no more than 40 cm in height. The flowers of the variety with the same name are also small, only up to 5 cm. But the unusual color attracts attention – the buds of Jacqueline Peach are two-tone, lilac along the edges and bright yellow in the center. In addition, the plant does not fade for a long time after cutting, and therefore is of great interest to designers and florists.

Shades of Jacqueline Peach buds gently flow into each other

Frost-resistant varieties of chrysanthemums

Despite the fact that decorative perennials bloom in autumn, they most often do not tolerate cold well. Basically, they are recommended to be grown in warm regions or to be dug up for the winter in the middle lane. However, there are several names of winter-hardy varieties of chrysanthemums for the Moscow region and the northern regions; they can winter in the ground at temperatures up to -35 ° C.

Altgold (Altgold)

A small shrub variety called Altgold grows up to 60 cm and blooms in September. Chrysanthemum flowers are small, pompom-shaped, dark yellow. The plant is characterized by increased frost resistance and can winter without shelter in the middle lane.

Frost-resistant Altgold is one of the most popular varieties in the Moscow region

Lipstick

A chrysanthemum called Lipstick is distinguished by beautiful dark red buds, it rises up to half a meter above the ground. Flowering occurs from early September and may continue until October. It belongs to the winter-hardy varieties of chrysanthemums for the Urals and Siberia, as it tolerates cold well in open ground even in the most northern regions.

Red chrysanthemum Lipstick is suitable for cultivation in northern areas

Golden Autumn (Zolotaja Osen)

A medium-sized chrysanthemum called Zolotaja Osen gives terry buds of a flattened shape with a yellow color. At the tips of the petals are lighter than at the core. It enters into full decorativeness from the beginning of September, it can easily endure cooling down to -30 ° C without special shelter.

Chrysanthemum Golden Autumn can grow in the middle lane and in the Urals

Tall varieties of chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are considered tall if their height exceeds 70-80 cm. They always remain visible in the garden, but may require the establishment of a prop, and sometimes break under the weight of large buds.

Annecy White

A large-flowered variety called Annecy White rises up to 1 m above the ground, has dense rich green foliage. In September, it brings large spherical buds with diverging needle-shaped petals. The flowers are about 8 cm wide, white in color. It is highly resistant after cutting and retains a fresh look for up to 20 days.

View of Annecy White with needle-shaped petals rises about 1 m above the ground

Queen Tamara

A variety called Queen Tamara begins to bloom in early October with double hemispherical buds of a reddish hue. It rises above the ground up to 70 cm, attracts attention in the garden, crumbles slightly by the end of flowering. Among the advantages – excellent winter hardiness and good drought tolerance.

Variety Queen Tamara is popular in high flower beds

Natasha

A large variety called Natasha produces large, sunny yellow buds in late September. The flowers of the chrysanthemum are ray-shaped, with thin long petals-needles. In height, the decorative bush rises to 1 m.

In 2013, chrysanthemum Natasha became the leader at the exhibition “Chrysanthemum Ball”

Small-flowered varieties of chrysanthemums

Decorative chrysanthemums with small buds may not seem as spectacular as large ones. But their dignity lies in abundant flowering and long preservation after cutting.

Lisboa (Lisboa)

A popular variety called Lisboa has a two-tone color, the buds of the plant are purple with a white edge on the petals. The decorative period falls on September and October, chrysanthemum bushes of this species grow up to 70 cm. The plant tolerates cutting well and stands in a vase for a long time, emitting a pleasant grassy aroma.

The Lisboa species is often used in floristry, the buds look very unusual

Zembla Lime

Autumn chrysanthemum with September flowering attracts attention with an unusual color. The main color of the variety with the same name is white, but the core and edges of the petals are painted in a greenish-yellowish hue. The buds of Zembla Lime are small, up to 12 cm, although the bush itself can rise almost 90 cm above the flower bed. The variety tolerates cutting well and retains its decorative effect for a long time.

Zembla Lime is also suitable for growing in pots

Orinoco (Orinoko)

The Orinoko variety blooms in September and produces bright dark pink daisy-shaped buds. The tips of the dark petals of the chrysanthemum with the same name are white, which gives it a special beauty. The buds are small in diameter, up to 10 cm, but due to the unusual shade they are of interest to gardeners. On one stem can bloom from one to several flowers.

Orinoco is a heat-loving chrysanthemum that does not tolerate frosts below -23 ° C

Summer flowering varieties of chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums with any names bloom closer to autumn. Mass decoration of most species begins in September. However, some plants bloom already in the summer – in August or even at the end of July.

Pamela Bronze (Pamela Bronze)

A beautiful perennial, under good growing conditions, is able to begin flowering as early as August. Decorative effect is preserved for 25-30 days. The Pamela Bronze variety is distinguished by small, up to 8 cm, orange-colored flowers, and can rise up to 70 cm above ground level in height.

Pamela Bronze releases warm orange bud pom poms in August

Among the advantages of a variety with this name, not only early flowering can be noted. Pamela Bronze belongs to frost-resistant varieties and tolerates temperatures down to -35 ° C. Thanks to this, the chrysanthemum can be grown even in the northern regions, taking care of only the minimum shelter for the winter.

Miss Selbe (Miss Selbe)

The Miss Selbe variety belongs to the category of compact ones – the height usually does not exceed 40 cm. The double flowers of the undersized chrysanthemum reach up to 5 cm in width, given its size as a whole, we can say that the buds are quite large. In color, they are light pink at the beginning of flowering and almost entirely white at the end.

The beginning of the decorative period Miss Zelbe falls on July, this is one of the earliest chrysanthemums

Okishor

Terry hemispherical chrysanthemum Okishor begins flowering from the end of July and can please the eye with bright buds until mid-October. The species is compact in size, up to 40 cm, the stems are densely covered with bright green leaves. The flowers of a variety called Okishor are light lilac, small, darker in the center than at the edges.

Chrysanthemum Okishor demonstrates high frost resistance. In cold but snowy winters, the plant can survive outdoors with shelter from the wind. Low bushes of this variety are often used in undersized flower beds, artistic compositions and garden borders.

Chrysanthemum Okishor blooms in flowerbeds in July with good care

Conclusion

Varieties of chrysanthemums with photos and names deserve a detailed study. Decorative flowers adorn garden plots mainly in the autumn. Many of them can keep an attractive appearance not only in October, but also later, even after the first snow.