Chrysanthemums

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Chrysanthemums

• Steve Smith
• Vivero de Las Casicas

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Botany

• GenusChrysanthemum
• Type speciesChrysanthemum indicum (since 1999)
• 30 species defined
• Herbaceous perennial plant
• Grows between 50 and 150 cm tall
• 13 bloom forms
• 140 recognised varieties
• 1,000s hybrids cultivars

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History

• Cultivated in China in 15th century BC
• Introduced to Japan in 8th century AD
• Introduced to Europe in 17th century
• Named from Greek word ???s?? chrysous, "golden"
  (the colour of the original flowers), and ???eµ??
  -anthemon, meaning flower.

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Growing

• Sow seeds in December
• Propagate softwood cuttings in spring
• Divide established plants in autumn

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Maintenance

• Spray regularly against
• Aphids Earwigs
• Mildew White Rust
• Lepidoptera
• Regular moderate feed water
• Cut back mulch after flowering
• Divide every 3 to 5 years

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Uses

• Ornamental
• Culinary
• Insecticide

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Mosquito Repellent

• Cut flowers when gone to seed
• Dry for 2-3 days
• Pulverise
• Add to oil or water
• Use little and often

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Mosquito Repellent

• Cut flowers when gone to seed
• Dry for 2-3 days
• Pulverise
• Add to oil or water
• Use little and often
• Also works for Flies and Fleas
• Harmful to fish

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Questions?