Chrysanthemum santini: description, classification, planting and care

Long ago entered the life of people, as a prototype of the flower-sun. They combine several groups of herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. There are both perennial and annual chrysanthemums. In nature, there are more than 29 species of chrysanthemums. Of these, the santini variety occupies an important place in history and floristry.

Content:

• A bit of history about chrysanthemums
• Chrysanthemum classification
• Bush chrysanthemums
• Planting and leaving
• Characteristics of chrysanthemum santini

A bit of history about chrysanthemums

It is assumed that the Far Eastern dandratema became the ancestor of chrysanthemums chamomile inflorescencewhich originated from China over 3000 years ago. It was the Chinese florists at the Imperial Palace who bred a variety of luxurious flowers of various shapes, colors and sizes from nondescript "daisies".

The Japanese, on the other hand, were imbued with respect and admiration for the chrysanthemum, making this flower a symbol of their country. Since 1186, chrysanthemums have been ranked among the majestic symbols of imperial power in Japan. The highest award in this country is the Order of the Chrysanthemum. This delicate flower embodies a strong character and unbending will of a person. The tradition of celebrating the holiday of the chrysanthemum is still preserved, when in all parts of Japan, local residents decorate themselves and their homes with garlands and wreaths of wondrous flowers.

In Europe and America, chrysanthemums appeared at the end of the 17th century, gaining respect and popularity among gardeners, florists and florists.

In Russia, the flower appeared only at the beginning of the 20th century. Quite a lot of time has passed since then. Now breeders of the world have bred more than 200 varieties of chrysanthemums. The variety increases every year, as does the popularity. New varieties correspond not only to fashion trends and trends of the time, but also to climatic conditions. Nowadays, many varieties of chrysanthemums can grow fearlessly both in temperate cool climates and in heat.

Chrysanthemum classification

Chrysanthemums are a versatile flower. This plant is capable of grow in flower beds, in containers, on the windowsill in pots, grown for cutting and for long-term growth.

The variety of species and colors allows chrysanthemums to be arranged in different conditions.

Huge successes in the selection of chrysanthemums did not lead to a unified classification. Different countries still have different classifications. So in England there are 15 of them, in Russia chrysanthemums are grouped into 3: small-flowered, medium-flowered and large.

In turn, small-flowered chrysanthemums are:

• Terry flat.
• Terry spherical.
• Terry hemispherical.
• Terry pomonny.
• Terry curly.
• Non-double.
• Semi-double.
• Anemonic.

By the time of flowering chrysanthemums are early, late, middle. At any time of the year, these versatile flowers give people their beauty.

Bush chrysanthemums

Colors are now preferred large-flowered and bush... Shrub chrysanthemums can be varied, there are almost 650 varieties. Among bush plants, santini chrysanthemums occupy a special place. This is a newfangled trend - the cultivation of bush chrysanthemums. It is a Korean line of hybrid origin.

Shrub chrysanthemums can be grown in the garden for a long period without much hassle.

Varieties of spray chrysanthemums differ from each other in terms of flowering, size of inflorescences, color, size, structure. But their common feature is resistance to diseases and an unfavorable environment, an abundance of flowering, decorativeness.

Shrub chrysanthemums are:

• Stunted. Stem up to 30 centimeters in height.
• Medium plant height up to 50 centimeters.
• Tall. Plant height is about 1 meter.

Planting and leaving

Chrysanthemums are propagated in three ways:

• Seeds.
• Cuttings.
• By dividing the bush.

For hybrid varieties, grafting is preferred. The stalk is immersed in the fall half into the soil of peat, humus and sand for the winter, periodically watering. Keep in a cool and dark place. In the spring, the sprouted plant is transplanted from the pot.

To make the plant happy, it is necessary to periodically inspect it for the presence of pests.

If any disease or pest is identified, it is necessary to treat the plant with a solution of a mixture of tobacco infusion and laundry soap.

Characteristics of chrysanthemum santini

Among all this variety, santini chrysanthemums occupy a special niche. This is a Dutch breeding hybrid that does not occur in nature. Santini - a separate species of chrysanthemums among all this diversity and miracle. The main direction in the use of santini chrysanthemums is floristry. All are designed to create charming bouquets, flower arrangements and shapes.

Chrysanthemum santini is a small-flowered plant, the diameter of the inflorescence usually does not exceed 4-5 centimeters.

The santini bush has about 25 inflorescences, and the weight ranges from 600 to 800 grams. There is a variety of santini - santini madiba. This subspecies of chrysanthemums is distinguished by small flowers, sometimes with an inflorescence diameter of no more than 2 centimeters. Branched chrysanthemums are gaining popularity with their uniqueness. Each of their bush of any subspecies is not similar to each other.

The most popular santini varieties are:

• Jeannine orange. Semi-double orange blossom chrysanthemum.
• Ikaria. Terry, plum inflorescences.
• Kadena. Terry, white with a pink center.
• Jeannie. Terry, pink with a green center.
• Blanco. Chamomile, white.
• Adora. Chamomile with a purple inflorescence and a yellow center.
• Yoko Ono. Green, pompom.
• Kicker. Salad, terry.
• Madiba. Semi-double, pink.
• Melandri. Chamomile, inflorescences with white petals and a green center.
• Nicky. Needle, semi-double, lettuce inflorescences.
• Noki. Semi-double, green and white.
• Oscar. Chamomile, pink.
• Paintball. Bright yellow, pompom.
• Hilda. Non-terry, bright orange.

Variety of chrysanthemums charms and attracts, does not leave indifferent to himself. These flowers, like little multi-colored suns, delight and warm the soul. Their particular high vitality, even when cut, is of particular value.

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