Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China back in the 15th Century.
Chrysanthemums were introduced into the Western world during the 17th Century by Swedish botanist Karl Linnaeus in 1753. It was he who coined the name 'Chrysanthemum' by combining the two Greek words 'chrysos' and 'anthemon' to mean 'gold flower'.
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum
Family: Asteraceae
Availability: All year round
An easy to grow showy annual with unusual tricolour flowers, where each white bloom has an intriguing inner yellow halo surrounding a central darker cushion. Perfect for adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a long lasting cut flower
Neat dome shaped plants with ferny foliage and 1-1.5 in gorgeous primrose 'buttonswith a golden eye. Flowers summer. Height 30-45cm (12-18in).
The cooler it is the earlier it blooms continuing till hard frost. Double pom-pom, 3in flowers on semi-dwarf plants. Magnificent cut flower