Chrysanthemum:
Birth flower for the
month of November
Chrysanthemum x
morifolium
(Chrysanthemum, Pompon
Chrysanthemum, Spider
Mums, Fuji Mums, Daisy
Mums)
Origins
Native to Europe,
Asia and South Africa,
chrysanthemums are
aromatic annual and
perennial herbs or
subshrubs that are
members of the
Compositae family that
includes some 100 to 200
species.
The common names used
to describe these
flowers--pompons,
spiders, Fujis and
daisies, to list a
few--reflect the
genera's diversity of
shape and size. Any
effort to list the most
popular of these white,
yellow, orange, pink,
red and purple colored
species would be
incomplete.
Availability and Vase
Life
Modern growing
techniques make
chrysanthemums available
year round, and with
proper care these
flowers can last from
7-14 days.
Care
and Handling
Upon receipt, recut
chrysanthemums under
water, removing about 1
inch from the stem,
along with foliage that
will fall below the
waterline or that is
yellowing. Although
fresh flower food may
cause foliar yellowing,
it extends the blooms'
lives. Avoid pounding or
splitting chrysanthemum
stems.
Design
Uses
Because of their diverse
sizes and shapes,
chrysanthemums may be
used as either form or
filler flowers in floral
designs.
Want to use your mums in
an arrangement?
Check out
Mix n' Match or
Double Decker
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