Spider mums have tubular spiky florets that stretch out in all directions. The top of the bloom is also flat and cushion-like, with florets that curve only slightly inward. Their florets that increase in length from the center outward, adding to their beauty. Decorative Mumsĭecorative mums are often used in floral arrangements due to their 5-inch blooms. But they do form a globe-like bloom that contributes to its name. The florets don’t droop, and their small nature only allows them to incurve slightly. Pom pom mums grow quite small, only 1-4 inches in diameter, but their tight blooms are quite impactful. They still look like daisies, but a bit bushier. Single mums can grow between 1-3 feet though, and their florets don’t curve as much. They feature one or two rounds of ray florets that droop down from a flat, compact center. Single mums are a cross between reflex mums and anemones. Anemones are one of the closest chrysanthemums in appearance to a daisy. The florets are long and tubular, and the center is button-like. Photo source: Īn anemone has a central disc surrounded by florets and a cushioned appearance. These blooms only grow to about 4-5 inches, and are more often in a shade of orange or red than any other colors. But their florets curve downwards from a flat center, looking almost like feathers. Reflex mums, like incurved mums, create globe-like blooms. They also only grow between 4 and 6 inches in diameter. But, their florets create a more consistent ball shape. They possess the same tight florets and covered center blossom. Regular IncurveĪ mum with a regular incurve is a lot like those with an irregular incurve, with a few minor exceptions. They also grow a little shorter than irregular incurve mums, reaching only about 6 inches. Its florets aren’t as compact as those in an irregular incurve. Intermediate IncurveĪ mum with an intermediate incurve still exposes its center. A few florets come trail below to create a light fringe around the stem. Irregular incurve mums feature large blooms with inward curving florets that cover their centers. There are three different incurve categories- irregular, intermediate, and regular. Their average height is 6-8 inches, and come in a multitude of colors and varieties. They often have larger heads and irregular petals, which often give them a less uniform, sometimes fluffy appearance. Incurved chrysanthemums have thick florets that curve inward. The following characteristics create 13 different types of mums: There are approximately 100 cultivars of chrysanthemum grown in the United States. When they’re clustered, they’re called a mum bloom. Ray florets expand around outer edges with the appearance of petals. Disc florets create the center buttons of chrysanthemums. The florets make the flowers look like they hold a multitude of petals. These lovely fall flowers are also characterized by their ray or disc florets. They come in every color from snow white to sun-kissed bronze. We know this tropical plant that blooms in the fall for its wide range of colors. Officially, they belong to the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. This is why they often bear resemblance to the charming little flowers. Mums flowers are actually a type of daisy.
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