Wonderful Arlecchino

Wonderful Arlecchino — a perennial chrysanthemum growing up to 60 cm tall with flowers up to 5 cm in diameter. The plant is distinguished by its peach-colored blooms, giving it a unique appeal. Chrysanthemum is a winter-hardy plant capable of surviving winter in the ground both with and without cover, although protective materials are recommended for reliable preservation. In spring, rooted cuttings appear, and in autumn, rosettes with roots and sprouts facilitate easy propagation.

This chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family and is characterized by a compact bush with dark green, lobed leaves resembling oak. The bushes form neat spherical mounds, making them decorative for flower beds as well as for pot cultivation. The plant blooms late, starting from the second half of September and continuing until the end of October, covered with numerous small flowers that have a bitter-pine scent associated with autumn. Chrysanthemums require minimal care: occasional watering, removal of faded flowers, and weeding.

For successful growth, chrysanthemums require a sunny planting site. In spring, the plant can be transplanted into open ground, where it spreads and blooms profusely in autumn. In winter, it is recommended to dig up the chrysanthemum and store it in a room with temperatures not falling below zero, for example, in a basement or on a cold windowsill, watering approximately once a month. When grown in open ground, stems are cut back to 10-15 cm and covered with dry soil, peat, or leaves, then topped with agrofabric or plastic to protect against cold.