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- Flowering time of chrysanthemum extends well into the fall
- Chrysanthemums have long flowering time
- Tips & Tricks
Bred chrysanthemums bloom from late summer to fall
Flowering time of chrysanthemum extends well into the fall
Similar to dahlias, the flowers of chrysanthemum appear in many different shapes and colors. There are large and small flowers, simple, half-filled or filled. Some varieties bloom like a pompom, others have spider- or anemone-shaped flowers. But no matter how the individual flower is structured, they all have one thing in common: they do not appear until late summer or even until autumn, when other flowers have long since withered.
Chrysanthemums have long flowering time
The actual flowering time, however, depends on the type and variety of chrysanthemum. Some varieties bloom comparatively early in August, while others open their buds in September or even October. However, all chrysanthemums bloom for a very long time - sometimes for months to well into November - and thus still provide some splashes of color in the dreary autumn. However, the wild forms of chrysanthemum are all early flowering.
Tips & Tricks
You can extend the flowering of the chrysanthemum bushes by cutting off the blooms immediately. Make sure that you do not cut too deeply - the fresh flower buds are directly under the old flower.