Chrysanthemum ‘Rome’
Description
These sweet little blooms are borne in dense sprays and resemble feverfew. The buds are a raspberry color and flowers are a soft blush, with dark centers that turn golden as they age. They could be really good for mixed bouquets, but the dense, bushy plants must be staked to keep stems upright. These little darlings are some of the first to flower in the fall.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual stems when the flowers are one-half to two-thirds open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Chrysanthemums are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this and extend their vase life, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of more than 2 weeks with floral preservative.
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Description
These sweet little blooms are borne in dense sprays and resemble feverfew. The buds are a raspberry color and flowers are a soft blush, with dark centers that turn golden as they age. They could be really good for mixed bouquets, but the dense, bushy plants must be staked to keep stems upright. These little darlings are some of the first to flower in the fall.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual stems when the flowers are one-half to two-thirds open. For spray varieties, harvest when one-quarter of the flowers on a stem have opened. Chrysanthemums are notorious for making their water murky. To combat this and extend their vase life, add a few drops of bleach to the water. Expect a vase life of more than 2 weeks with floral preservative.
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