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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
Asteraceae · perennial
A long-lasting cut flower with daisy, pompon and spider forms.
SeasonFall
ColoursWhite, yellow, pink, purple, orange, green
LightFull sun
Care levelEasy
Vase life14–21 days
Best forLong-lasting arrangements, seasonal displays
A long-lasting cut flower with daisy, pompon and spider forms.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Native range / origin
- East Asia
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Full sun
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 14–21 days
- Best uses
- long-lasting arrangements, seasonal displays
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- loyalty, longevity, joy
- Gifting occasions
- birthday, celebration, sympathy