How long does the chrysanthemum bloom? A detailed guide to its benefits, effects and growing methods

By cultivation form, chrysanthemums are divided into cultivation types such as spray chrysanthemums, single-stem chrysanthemums, large training chrysanthemums, cliff chrysanthemums, artistic chrysanthemums and desktop chrysanthemums, and within each type the chrysanthemums are further given all kinds of cultivar names. The chrysanthemum is a precious ornamental flower developed through long-term artificial selection and breeding, so do you know how long its blooming period lasts? What benefits and effects does it have? How should it be grown? According to the Henan flower market, there are now many kinds of chrysanthemums and they are widely grown, so there is no fixed time for them to bloom! Most bloom in autumn, but there are also chrysanthemums that bloom in summer and winter.

I. How long does the chrysanthemum bloom?

Under normal natural conditions, chrysanthemums can be divided by blooming period into summer chrysanthemums (blooming from May to September), autumn chrysanthemums (blooming from October to November) and cold chrysanthemums (blooming from December to January). Generally, blooming lasts about 20-35 days.

Through the hard work of horticulturists in cultivating them and changing the sunlight conditions, there are also May chrysanthemums that bloom in May, July chrysanthemums that bloom in July, and August chrysanthemums that bloom in August.

The chrysanthemum is a short-day plant. By extending the day length with electric lighting, or shortening the day length by shading with black cloth, the goal of year-round chrysanthemum production can be achieved. When classified by photoperiodic response, cultivars that can reach full bloom with a short-day period of only 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11 weeks are early-maturing cultivars, while cultivars requiring a short-day period of 12, 13, 14 or 15 weeks are late-maturing cultivars. Generally, commercial cultivars are mainly those requiring 9-11 weeks.

II. What benefits and effects does the chrysanthemum have?

1. Disperses wind-heat and clears heat and toxins.

2. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, blood pressure-lowering and prevents coronary heart disease.

3. Can reduce internal heat and nourish the liver to improve eyesight.

4. Used as a precious ingredient in banquet soups and hot pot.

5. Note: patients with phlegm-dampness type or blood stasis type hypertension should also not use chrysanthemum.

III. How is the chrysanthemum grown?

1. Choosing soil

The soil chosen should be the kind that drains easily and does not easily become sticky, so that when the chrysanthemum is growing it will not be drowned by water and can thus stay dry and fresh. The chosen location should also be sheltered from the wind, not facing the wind, otherwise the chrysanthemum will be damaged by the wind.

2. Propagation process

There are many ways to propagate chrysanthemums, and you can choose any of them, but it depends on personal preference and your patience for growing chrysanthemums. However, it is generally suggested that ordinary households can choose to grow chrysanthemums by cuttings.

3. Fertilizing process

The fact that chrysanthemums like fertilizer is something that must be taken into account when planting, even when growing them at home. Remember, when fertilizing, you must first spread the fertilizer on top, and then water thoroughly, so that the fertilizer can fully seep into the chrysanthemum's root system along with the water, and only then will it be absorbed by the chrysanthemum.

4. Growth process

During the chrysanthemum's growth process, you must remember that sufficient fertilizer will make the chrysanthemum grow well, but in order to make the main stem thick and strong so that the flowers can stand upright, you need to pinch off the growing tips while the chrysanthemum is growing, so that its main stem part will grow thick and strong.