BASHKIROCHKA

The 'Bashkiročka' Chrysanthemum is a Korean variety featuring a compact, medium-foliaged bush that grows to a height of 42 cm and a diameter of 52 cm. The leaves are dark green and smooth, while a sturdy scape supports a pyramidal and dense inflorescence. The semi-double flower heads have a diameter of approximately 8 cm, with each scape producing an average of 18 flowers, and a third-year plant yielding about 180 flowers. The ray florets are dark pink, measuring 3.5 cm in length and 0.6 cm in width; they fade slightly in sunlight, while the disc tubular flowers have a yellow hue. The flowers have a medium-intensity aroma. The vegetative period before flowering is about 58 days, and the duration of decorative flowering is 82 days. Flowering begins in early July, peaks in late July, and continues until mid-October. The variety is distinguished by high resistance to adverse weather conditions, diseases, and pests, with flowers that do not drop, ensuring long-lasting decoration. The plant has strong heat resistance, while drought and winter hardiness are at a medium level. The 'Bashkiročka' Chrysanthemum is recommended for cultivation as a decorative garden plant in the central region of Russia. Due to its compact size, bright coloration, and resistance to adverse factors, it will become a wonderful ornament for gardens and flowerbeds, providing prolonged and spectacular flowering throughout the summer and autumn seasons.