Chrysanthemums are charming flowers, but many beginning growers are frustrated with the unsatisfactory cultivation result. Most often blame themselves. When choosing a variety of chrysanthemums for planting on your site, first of all, study its flowering dates and characteristics, then the flowers will not create any problems and will please the eye until late autumn.
Valentina Tereshkova
This variety is bred by the Crimean breeders. Thin brittle stem keeps on itself large leaves. From the formation of buds to flowering takes about two months. Variety blooms in early September. The upper part of the petals is dark crimson, lighter below. This variety blooms, as a rule, until the end of October. Flowers stand for a long time in a cut bouquet, leaves will fade, and the petals are still fresh. This is a chrysanthemum for open ground, but from the bad weather in the fall it must be covered with a film, especially since the petals are not afraid of condensation from the film. Mother liquors of the Valentina Tereshkova variety are stored in the basement in the winter and do without watering.
Important! It is not recommended to plant this variety with a whole bush, cutting is necessary.
Chrysanthemum topped
The second name of the chrysanthemum topped is the salad chrysanthemum. This plant is eaten. The chrysanthemum has a stemless stem, straight up to 70 cm tall, branches a little towards the top. Oblong or ellipsoid-shaped leaves are on average up to eight centimeters in length. The flowers of the salad chrysanthemum are interestingly colored: in the center is a wide stamen, it is framed by two-colored marigold petals, which are closer to the stamen of a bright yellow color, and the second half of the petal is white. This is a classic version of the colors, there are other colors. 
The flowers of this variety have a peculiar aroma, petals decorate various dishes, most often desserts. Both leaves and flowers are used in the preparation of various dishes. In the Land of the Rising Sun, petals are added to pickles and marinades, salads and spirits.
Did you know? In Japan, there has long been a tradition of putting petals of chrysanthemums topped with a bowl of sake. The Japanese firmly believe that this ritual will bring health and longevity. Japanese girls collect morning dew from chrysanthemum petals, believing that washing it will give them beauty and freshness for many years.Despite the fact that these chrysanthemums are called salad, the flowers are still more suitable for the garden. They are planted in the open ground in May, usually along garden paths, using them as a curb.
Alpine Chrysanthemum
Alpine chrysanthemum - perennial. A low bush comes from the mountain systems of European countries. This chrysanthemum grows up to 15 cm tall. Leaf rosette grows from the roots, the upper leaf plate is saturated green, and the bottom is greyish. Straight stems crowned with simple or double white flowers resembling daisies. Alpine Chrysanthemum blooms in July. This variety of chrysanthemums is perfect for the garden. Planted in flowerbeds, alpine slides, in pots or in curbs. Variety resistant to cold.
Chrysanthemum keeled
This is a branched, upright plant. The central core is thick, slightly pubescent. Leaves dense with separate feathery plates. Inflorescences are single, terry or semi-double baskets. Petals reed forms of different color: white, yellow, red. There are flowers painted in two tones. Bloom in July. Dwarf garden varieties are derived from the keeled chrysanthemum variety. They are distinguished by early flowering and dense spherical bush. 
Chrysanthemum Champagne Splashes
Champagne spray - spray chrysanthemum. The height of the bush varies from 30 to 70 cm. The stems are straight with oblong green leaves. Chrysanthemum blooms in October and blooms until the first frost. The flowers are large with needle-like leaves, color from pale pink to golden tones. Very beautiful flower looks like petals-champagne-colored needles, with a brighter golden-yellow spraying at the stamen. Flowers are good in single plantings, in flowerbeds and in compositions with bright late flowers (asters).
Chrysanthemum Rivardi
Rivardi garden chrysanthemums are ideal for a cold climate. They are cold-resistant and do not need shelter for the winter. These are bushes, up to a meter high, with dark green leaves and straight strong stalks. Bloom in November and bloom until frost. Large spherical flowers are distinguished by delicate pink, peach, pale lemon and bright juicy yellow tones. 
Frost-resistant flowers before winter are fertilized with potash-phosphorus compounds for successful wintering. In garden design, most often these chrysanthemums are planted next to decorative needles, they look good with salvia, coleus and elimus.
Shrub Chrysanthemum
One of the best varieties for a garden in regions with a mild climate is shrub chrysanthemum. Evergreen, up to a meter high plant with thin branchy shoots. Upright stems at the base of woody. Leaf blades are divided into several parts. Large flowers and terry and semi-double bloom three to nine pieces per branch. The color of the petals is varied: white, yellow, pink. 
In regions with a harsh climate, flowers can be planted in large containers, with the condition of wintering at home.
Attention! Some types of chrysanthemums have a sharp aroma, they are not recommended to be placed near the bed, especially in an unventilated room. In the morning you can wake up with a headache and weakness.
Multicolour Chrysanthemum
This is a hybrid perennial variety. Strong shoots, woody at the base with age. The leaves are large in the form of a blade; there are large teeth along the edge of the leaf plates. The leaf plates are fleshy, fragrant and pubescent from the outside, up to seven centimeters long. Single large flowers terry or semi-double, with reed petals of various shades. There are yellow, pink and white, but the most interesting color is of lilac-purple color with a white border around the edge.
Interesting! Garden chrysanthemums began to cultivate in 551 BC. er in China. Then the flowers came to Japan and so became popular with the residents that they acquired the status of a national flower.
Chrysanthemum Pink Daisy
This chrysanthemum, like chamomile - rich pink color. It blooms in September, bloom lasts until frost. Chrysanthemum Pink daisy perfectly tolerates winter in the open field. It is a compact shrub up to a meter tall, with straight stems and carved middle-sized plate of leaves. 
Soil variety is not demanding. Loves a penumbra from a bush or a wall from climbers. These chrysanthemums get along well with roses, asters, rudbeckies and stonecrop.
Chrysanthemum Multiflora
In the description of chrysanthemum Multiflora is often used a comparison with the leaves of oak. The leaves are indeed carved with smooth, rounded edges, as in oak. The aroma of flowers is similar to the smell of wormwood. These are low spherical bushes up to 70 centimeters. Chrysanthemum blooms in August, the flowers are medium, of different tones: bright red, yellow, lilac and other shades. Multiflora is good for pot plantings, in flowerbeds and in single plants. It coexists well with balsamines, kosmey, lion's throat and asters. 
It is believed that the first chrysanthemums grown at home were spider-like flowers. They were used not only in the decoration of the garden, but also in medicine, cooking and cosmetology. Residents of China and Japan still chrysanthemum revered as a magical symbol and amulet.
