White chrysanthemums bush
White chrysanthemums are one of the favorites to grow among flower growers. They can play a decorative role in the garden, be part of landscape design, and dwarf varieties perfectly perform the role of borders. These simple and elegant flowers look great in bouquets, both independently and in composition.
Shrub chrysanthemum: white varieties
This plant belongs to the Aster family. Miniature varieties grow only 30 cm long. Other varieties are very large and can reach 1,5 meters in length. White color is typical for flowers with reed petals. They retain their properties in one place for 5 years, then lose their decorative effect.
White chrysanthemums are found in many varieties
The following types of chrysanthemums can boast of delicate and pure white flowers:
- “White Baltika”. This unpretentious plant is suitable both for garden decoration and for cutting into bouquets. Produces large snow-white flowers. Grows up to 70 cm in height;
- “The optimist is white.” Large white flowers with a yellow-green center. Their structure is unusual, has a high decorative effect and attracts attention;
- Mona Lisa. A very large plant. Its height reaches 1,7 m, and the average diameter of the flowers is 8 cm. The petals are white, the core is green;
- “Bacardi”. A tall bush plant is used for cutting, it is stored for a long time and does not fade in a vase. White flowers with large petals and a green center.
These flowers have always attracted with tenderness and grace, and at the same time with simplicity. This beauty can be grown on your site if you know a few of their features.
Growing white chrysanthemums
Before planting, you need to seriously approach the choice of a place for the future flower garden. It must be open to light. Chrysanthemums love direct sunlight. They are undemanding to the composition of the soil, but the soil must be well drained. The soil will need to be loosened regularly. Landing is carried out taking into account the following recommendations:
- We dig holes 40 cm deep, water, lower the seedling and fill it with earth mixed with compost;
- It is better to plant in cloudy or rainy weather. In the heat, the procedure should be postponed until the evening;
- If a high grade is chosen, you need to immediately build a support for the bush;
- In the early days, we cover the seedlings from the sun. You can shade with a stretched cloth, but so that it does not come into contact with the plant.
After planting is complete, the bush must be pinched, removing the growth point. Chrysanthemums need regular watering. As soon as the soil begins to dry out, it needs to be moistened.
All varieties reproduce not only by cuttings, but also by dividing the bush, as well as seeds. They can always be found in a wide range of specialized stores.