Chrysanthemums originally come from East Asia, where they have been cultivated for 2000 years. They are particularly popular in Germany because they bring color to the flower bed in autumn. If you want to enjoy the flowers earlier, choose similar plants.
What flowers resemble chrysanthemums?
Chrysanthemums are composite plants and are similar to otherplants in this family. These include daisies, dahlias and daisies. There is a particular similarity between chrysanthemums and asters due to their similar petals.
Why are chrysanthemums often confused with asters?
Unfilled garden chrysanthemums are often confused with asters because theflower heads of both plants are very similar. Both plant species form narrow, elongated petals around a yellow flower center. Autumn asters and winter chrysanthemums bloom in the garden year from September.
What are the similarities to other plants?
Depending on the type of chrysanthemum, there are clear similarities, especiallyin the flower shape to the other daisy family.
- Double chrysanthemums are similar to dahlias, but have smaller petals
- Unfilled, white chrysanthemums are reminiscent of daisies, but bloom a little earlier
- Filled decorative baskets are similar to chrysanthemums, but have serrated petals.
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Chrysanthemums as cut flowers
Chrysanthemums are ideal as cut flowers. In autumn, the plants provide the perfect basis for a beautiful, fresh bouquet of flowers. If you want to use the flowers for longer, you can also make dry bouquets of chrysanthemums.
