Chysanthemum ‘Kotoi No Kaori’
Description
This shorter variety forms a dense bush covered in hundreds of miniature bicolor blooms. The striking flowers are borne in sprays, with fuzzy golden centers ringed by tomato soup red-orange petals tipped in gold. Plants top out at about 18–24 in tall and do not need staking, so they would be great in pots or at the front of the border. This very unusual little creature would be a fun choice for an adventurous flower arranger.
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
This shorter variety forms a dense bush covered in hundreds of miniature bicolor blooms. The striking flowers are borne in sprays, with fuzzy golden centers ringed by tomato soup red-orange petals tipped in gold. Plants top out at about 18–24 in tall and do not need staking, so they would be great in pots or at the front of the border. This very unusual little creature would be a fun choice for an adventurous flower arranger.
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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How to Grow
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