The flower of Autumn ~

Is there any other flower that says Autumn like Chrysanthemum's?

Just seeing one makes you think of cool, crisp weather, falling leaves, the change of seasons...Thanksgiving, and football games.

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I am a relative new-comer to mums, just recently I have fallen under their spell. Up to now I just thought of them as something rather common and really not worth growing, but last year I attended the Chrysanthemum Show at the local arboretum and purchased some rooted cuttings. They were remarkably easy to grow, so beautiful and interesting and I see now how they could become very addictive.

I love the vibrant colors and the shapes. These are all relatively common sorts but lovely non-the-less. I love the way these opulent colors seem to blend together in the vase. Next spring I definitely will try some of the more exotic types...like the spider and spoon shapes.

 I think that I have a whole new obsession.

for any of you that are interested in growing these wonderful flowers you might be interested in this article: Ten Favorite Mums Varieties for Cutting

 

How about you...have you fallen under the spell of something new.