Chamomile chrysanthemum is a worthy decoration of the garden, but can create coziness in the room. With its appearance, it resembles a chamomile, but the difference lies in the larger sizes and different color options for colors.
Chrysanthemum chamomile - what kind of shrub plant
Chrysanthemum "chamomile" refers to perennial shrubs having inflorescences, umbrellas. Belongs to the Astrov family flower.
The first mention of the flower occurred in the V-VI centuries. BC. Initially, they were grown only indoors in China and other Asian countries, but over time, breeders managed to breed a bush plant. The second homeland of these flowers is rightfully called Japan. Since the end of the 18th century, it was brought into Europe.
White Chamomile Chrysanthemum
All small chrysanthemums, like daisies, have simple, semi-double inflorescences. The core of such a flower includes short tubular petals, painted in yellow.
The foliage on the plant is large, green or dark green in color. Each sheet has jagged edges. The stem of the plant is quite strong and thick.
The use of chamomile chrysanthemums in landscape design and in bouquets
Tall varieties of chamomile multi-colored chrysanthemums are most often used to decorate the central part of flower beds, and undersized bushes look beautiful along paths and borders. Flowers grow well next to coleus, marigolds, conifers.
From small flowers of chrysanthemum florists collect a variety of bouquets and compositions. In addition, they are used in the manufacture of wreaths on the head, buttonholes, etc. The foliage of the plant can be decorated with a special shine, which gives the overall appearance of the bouquet a highlight.
It is interesting! Inexperienced flower lovers suggest that this is a chrysanthemum daisy. In fact, everything is exactly the opposite - the flower is a chrysanthemum, just in appearance it looks like a chamomile.
Florists when decorating bouquets of chamomile chrysanthemums can decorate them with decorative elements
Varieties of indoor plants
Breeders worked hard on a variety of varieties - inflorescences of chrysanthemum or chrysanthemum chamomile differ depending on the variety. The following are the names of the most popular varieties.
Inga Chrysanthemum (Inga Chrysanthemum)
Represents a handicraft plant with anemic inflorescences. The middle of the inflorescences that have not been fully opened has a green color; it becomes yellow as it unfolds. Marginal petals are white or beige.
On erect stems, green, feathery leaves grow on the edges. The height of the bush reaches 70 cm.
Chrysanthemum Camilla (Camille Chrysanthemum)
This variety is most similar in appearance to chamomile. Small flowers reach up to 4 cm in diameter. The middle is yellow, and the petals are white.
Chrysanthemum Lacemaker (Chrysanthemum Crugevnica)
This variety belongs to the autumn. The middle of the flower is yellow.
Chrysanthemum bushes grow up to 55-77 cm high. Corolla size reaches up to 8 cm.
Edge petals resemble the shape of a spoon
Note! Flowering Chrysanthemum Lacemaker falls on the first decade of October.
Chrysanthemum Prosseco
The bush has many small flowers. In the center is a core of small tubular petals of green color. The diameter of the inflorescences does not reach more than 6 cm. Prosexo is appreciated for a large number of flowers and a long period of freshness after cutting.
In addition to the considered varieties, there are others. For example, chrysanthemum Red chamomile, Malchish-Kibalchish, Yellow Ring, Santini Tedcha, Arlina, Lisboa, Monagua, etc. The color of the petals of chamomile chrysanthemums can be varied - white, yellow, blue, purple, lilac pink, etc.
Growing chamomile chrysanthemums on the street and at home
Growing a flower in the house and on the street have similar rules. To grow a beautiful, flowering bush on the window is possible only with good light. At the same time, the bush will need sufficient lighting on the street.
Chamomile Chrysanthemum - photophilous plant
How to care for a flower at home
To grow a flower at home, you need to know some rules of care. Performing special procedures is not required, but there are several nuances.
- Illumination and temperature
The flower is very photophilous, even diffused light is not suitable for full growth. In indoor conditions, the eastern or southern side will suit him.
Note! If the flower does not have enough light, it is necessary to illuminate it. It is believed that chrysanthemum needs an 11 hour day.
In greenhouse conditions, the ideal temperature for chrysanthemum is considered to be 13-18 ° C. When the temperature reaches above 19 ° C, the flowering period ends. The maximum temperature is 25 ° С - already at this stage the leaves may turn yellow due to excessive heat.
- Watering rules and humidity
Chamomile chrysanthemum, both white and other colors, loves moist soil, but within normal limits. It should be watered after half of the earth in the pot has time to dry.
Important! The plant is watered under the root, avoiding water entering the leaves.
- Top dressing and soil quality
For planting or transplanting plants use universal soil. To achieve a looser structure, vermiculite and sand are added to it. Feed plants begin in the spring and end in the fall.
After each feeding, at least 1-2 weeks should pass. Fertilize the earth in which the plant is located, you can complex mineral compositions.
- Flower Tank Size
You need to choose a pot for the plant carefully. The capacity for chamomile chrysanthemum should not greatly exceed the size of its root system.
When transplanting the bush into a new pot, its diameter is increased by 1-1.5 cm
- Pruning and transplanting
After flowering is completed, chrysanthemum is pruned every fall. All stems are cut, leaving only hemp 5 cm high. The leaves are removed completely.
Transplanting young bushes is necessary annually for 5 years. Adult bushes are transplanted after 2-3 years.
Planting and care of the plant when grown outdoors
On the street, chamomile chrysanthemum is planted in May or early September until the onset of frost.
Care consists in timely watering, removal of wilted flowers. If in winter frosts reach -30 ° C, the bushes should be covered with mulch or spruce branches.
The rest of the rules of agricultural technology are no different.
Features of flowering plants
With proper care and the beginning of the reduction of daylight hours, the flower begins to drive out the buds. With enough light, the plant will be covered with many flowers.
The flowering period lasts about 10 weeks, this period depends on the variety. After flowering ends, a dormant period begins before spring.
Flowers can be in the form of baskets or have more complex terry inflorescences - it all depends on the particular variety. The diameter of the flower also depends on the variety and ranges from 3-8 cm.
Ways to propagate a flower when it's best done
Growing chamomile chrysanthemum, you need to know how to propagate the flower. There are two ways to get new plants.
- Seed propagation
Seeds are sown in the ground at the end of February or the first days of March. After 2 weeks, the first shoots will appear. After the appearance of 3 leaves, the sprouts can be dived.
When the temperature of the soil becomes more than 12 ° C, seedlings can be planted in a permanent place.
- Propagation by cuttings
Cuttings are taken from the tops of the shoots, you can cut them at any time from spring to autumn. Root cuttings can be in water or soil.
Propagation by cuttings allows you to save all the characteristics of the selected variety.
Cut the handle from the top with a sanitized tool
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Like other flowers, chamomile chrysanthemum can hurt. Most often, she suffers from fungal diseases.
And the most common pests are:
- aphid;
- mite;
- thrips.
How to deal with them
To get rid of the flower from the disease, drugs such as "Topaz", "Fundazole" are used. A weakened bush can be treated with Zircon.
If pests have been noticed on the plant, spraying with Fitoverm should be done 3 times every 5 days. Actar will help fight root pests.
Additional Information! Systemic insecticides help control insects.
Chrysanthemums similar to chamomiles will not leave indifferent any person. Knowing the basic rules of care, even beginner gardeners will be able to grow a beautiful and attractive flower without any difficulties.
