In the autumn, when chrysanthemums are grown in the flowerbed, you want to make a bouquet yourself. To cut several stems and somehow assemble a bunch of them, you don’t need any imagination or special knowledge. But in order to make a beautiful gift composition, it is better to stock up on basic ideas, master skills, watch step-by-step instructions and master classes. You should also buy packaging materials in advance, in which the bouquet will subsequently be packaged.
Chrysanthemum from history to modern times
The truly eastern tradition of deifying the chrysanthemum smoothly migrated to other countries. The English Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) is steadily increasing its influence. At exhibitions and conferences organized by him, breeders from Australia, Canada, the USA, New Zealand, and Japan exchange experience and knowledge. European countries are attracted to participation much less, because the mourning symbolism associated with the chrysanthemum is still firmly embedded in their tradition. In Austria, Belgium, Malta, and Italy, all chrysanthemums are given this meaning; in France, Poland, and Croatia, only white ones. But this does not prevent the chrysanthemum, grown for cutting, from taking second place in the world, after the rose.
The sad connotation does not extend to the perception of the flower in Germany. In this country, on the contrary, they are given a special role. On Christmas Eve, Germans buy and bring bouquets of white chrysanthemums to their homes. There is a legend that a freezing beggar knocked on a poor house on Christmas Eve before the family's meager meal. The hostess invited him into the house, wrapped him in blankets, and warmed him up. The family shared their meager food with him. At the end of dinner, the tramp threw off the blankets, illuminating the house with the radiance of his white robes. A halo formed over his head, and the man called himself Jesus, thanked the owners and left. In the morning, the owners of the house found two white chrysanthemums on the porch. In Germany, they still believe that chrysanthemums brought into the house for Christmas help the son of God find a warm shelter.
In America, the attitude towards these flowers is even more positive, which is reflected even in the affectionate name with which it was dubbed. "Mums" is nothing more than an ending for the word Chrysanthemums. The American states of Florida and Pennsylvania hold annual landscape design exhibitions with them. They transform plants into living figures of animals, people or bonsai. Autumn compositions in American gardens are a fascinating sight; hanging clusters, fans, columns or trees are created on one stem.
The Chinese hold an annual festival in honor of the chrysanthemum in the Hangzhou area. In the Celestial Empire, it is one of the four most revered plants along with bamboo, plum and orchid.
For a long time, ordinary people were prohibited from growing it. In ancient times, the Chinese used the plant in its entirety: the roots for medicinal purposes for migraines; sprouts with petals in cooking for salads; leaves for drinks. Here the chrysanthemum reflects masculine strength, nobility, pride, toughness and inflexibility, and is also the official symbol of the ancient Chinese army. According to the Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, it is believed that chrysanthemum brings health to the house and balances the masculine and feminine principles. Scientific experiments have partly confirmed that the bitter odor emitted by the flowers and stems of the plant purifies and tones the indoor air.
But the Japanese surpassed all countries in honoring their favorite flower. Holding the national holiday for 400 years in a row. On the site of former plantations in Nihonmatsu, processions of dolls made from chrysanthemums are held. Large flower paintings are very popular. The Japanese decorate their houses and streets with ikebana and garlands of chrysanthemums. They are also used to prepare festive treats for guests and participants. A competition is held among the most beautiful girls to determine the title of the one who is worthy of competing with divine chrysanthemums and the radiance of the sun. To this day, the Japanese place their petals in a glass of wine as a wish for health and longevity.
Color palette
It is difficult to imagine that the ancestors of only 10 thousand varietal diversity were two plants: Indian chrysanthemum and mulberry chrysanthemum. The first non-selection colors of this plant were yellow and lilac-pink. Hybridizers have developed a huge variety of shades; inflorescences of the following tones are found:
- pink;
- lilac;
- purple;
- lilac;
- red;
- purple;
- burgundy;
- orange;
- bronze;
- brown;
- yellow;
- white.
Bicolor varieties have been bred when they differ in shade:
- middle and periphery;
- front and back sides of the petals;
- The petals on the front side are in the center of one color, and towards the edge of another.
How to choose fresh chrysanthemums when purchasing
If you decide to buy a chrysanthemum for the composition, due to the lack of your own material, then it is advisable to understand how to determine the freshness of the flower:
- The petals should be evenly colored. Without red and yellow spots, both in the middle and along the edge of the flower.
- It’s good when there is at least a small amount of foliage on the stem above the middle. The absence of leaves, dark spots, dents is a reason to refuse the flower, it is stale and will not last long.
- When you try to break off the lower edge of the stem, you hear a characteristic biting click. A flaccid stem does not make a similar sound; it gently crushes and does not break off at all.
- If you turn the chrysanthemum upside down and shake it slightly, all the petals remain in place. If the product is stale, they will fall off.
- Gentle pressure with a finger on the core does not deform the flower; crushed petals quickly restore their original shape.
- The plant exudes a specific, recognizable chrysanthemum scent. In withered flowers it is more intense and rancid.
- Natural shade and natural shade are an indicator of the freshness of the flower. An abundance of sparkles, a sticky varnished structure and flashy ultra-bright shades can mask the final fading. If you want to add sparkle to the chrysanthemums, you can ask the seller about it, and do it immediately before purchasing.
What to combine with
You can complement chrysanthemum compositions with the following flowers:
| Order number | Flower name | How long they will last together with the chrysanthemum, in weeks, descending |
| 1 | alstroemeria | 4 |
| 2 | carnations | 4 |
| 3 | lilies | 3 |
| 4 | dahlias | 2 |
| 5 | gerberas | 2 |
| 6 | hydrangeas | 2 |
| 7 | roses | 1 |
They also use decorative greenery, berries, and less often dried flowers and ears of corn. The most commonly used leafy plants are:
- craspedia;
- salal;
- ruscus;
- bergras;
- aspidistra;
- monstera;
- fern;
- eucalyptus;
- asparagus;
- hispophylla.
Since chrysanthemums are very resistant to cutting, they are used to make bouquets with fruits, compositions for brides or wedding decorations.
When and to whom are chrysanthemums given?
Chrysanthemums are the sacred flowers of the East and one of the most popular in Europe. They remain fresh and attractive for a long time and can be combined with many other colors. You can give compositions of chrysanthemums to both men and women: mother, wife, friend, sister, colleague and teacher.
You can give chrysanthemums for any occasion:
- birthday;
- anniversary;
- March 8;
- September 1;
- for discharge from the maternity hospital;
- just for no reason.
Rules for caring for a bouquet of chrysanthemums
Even without careful care, a chrysanthemum will last in a vase for 2-3 weeks, and with appropriate attention to the bouquet, you can safely add another 10-15 days. Sequence of actions during care:
- If the flowers are cut on your own site, then we immediately bring them into a cool room with a high level of humidity: a basement, cellar or refrigerator, where the temperature does not exceed 5 degrees.
- Before placing in a vase, remove the packaging, lower leaves and branching shoots from the bouquet that will be below the water level. This procedure will extend the life time, the stems and leaves will not rot.
- If the bouquet is arranged with not very stable neighbors, even with roses, then we arrange the flowers in different vases.
- Let's place the vase away from radiators, direct sunlight and drafts.
- Daily trimming of the stems and changing the water with the addition of a nutrient solution will have a beneficial effect on the chrysanthemum.
- We promptly remove sluggish inflorescences and drooping leaves so that they do not draw strength from the cut stem.
- We take baths every 3-4 days. We immerse the chrysanthemums in cold water completely, up to the buds, you can even add crushed ice. Leave them like this for 15-20 minutes.
Bouquet of white chrysanthemums and red gerberas
First, you need to choose a combination of colors based on the style of the bride’s dress and the overall style of the celebration. The source material must be carefully inspected for visual defects, freshness, flower quality, and so on.
- Remove the lower leaves, leaving only the top greens and flowers.
- Place the prepared flowers on the table and bring the length of the stems to a single “denominator”.
- Decide on additional decorative elements for the bouquet. These can be fern leaves, asparagus, gypsophila, as well as various ribbons, figurines and other items for decoration.
- Flowers are collected in a bouquet. Gerberas are placed in a circle between chrysanthemums, slightly higher than the main level of the composition.
- Greenery and other decor are added.
- At the bottom, the flowers are tied with a cord and wrapped in tulle, moiré or satin ribbons.
Lush bouquet of chrysanthemums with your own hands
It is very easy to create a lush bouquet from small and medium-flowered bush chrysanthemums. Even 5-7 branches will be enough for this. Let's prepare the following plants and objects for assembly on the table:
- burgundy spray chrysanthemum 3 pcs.;
- white spray chrysanthemum 2 pcs.;
- ruscus 5 branches;
- white tape;
- a roll of orange felt;
- pruners;
- scissors;
- narrow tape for fixation;
- stapler
Step-by-step instructions for assembling a bouquet of chrysanthemums with your own hands with photographs of the stages:
We remove excess foliage from the chrysanthemum that is below the middle of the stem or will fall into the place of the bunch. We assemble a bouquet using the spiral technique, when all the flower stems are set at an acute angle in relation to each other. We take 3 branches of chrysanthemum: two white and one burgundy. We arrange the stems as shown in the photo.
We pin up the rest of the flowers. We plant ruscus greens in the empty spaces between the inflorescences.
We distribute the ruscus along the outer edge of the bouquet. We fix it so that it does not fall apart while we prepare the packaging elements. We cut the stems with pruning shears to the same length.
Cut 4 identical squares from a felt roll.
In addition to the squares, we cut a rectangle 25-30 cm wide along the length of the roll.
Fold the first square in half. Then we move the upper half so that we get a blank, as shown in the photo.
Fold the workpiece in half. We make only 3 identical blanks. We will wrap the bouquet in them.
We apply felt blanks to the bouquet one by one. We wrap each one to the stems with a narrow ribbon. Smooth the felt with your hands so that it is free of creases and wrinkles.
To prevent the 3 parts from scattering in different directions, we will fasten them with a stapler.
From a rectangle of felt we make a detail for decorating the stems. Fold it diagonally, fold the middle fold another 2-3 cm.
Wrap the stems. We fix the felt joint with a stapler.
We cut off 2-2.5 m from the tape. We wrap the area where the felt was pinned off with staples several times so that they are not visible. We tie a simple bow. We straighten the packaging, greens and flowers.
Bouquets of chrysanthemums
Bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums are given when people want to confess their love. Pink flowers symbolize nascent feelings, red flowers represent passionate love, and bouquets of white chrysanthemums symbolize grief.
In Italy and France it is generally not customary to give them as gifts, since here these flowers of any color symbolize tears and the bitterness of loss. In the East they are considered a symbol of longevity. Yellow chrysanthemums are given here as a sign of special gratitude.
Beautiful bouquets of chrysanthemums alone are obtained by successfully combining different types of different colors. The combination of yellow and lilac flowers or burgundy inflorescences with white looks most harmonious. A sprig of fern or asparagus sets off beautiful chrysanthemum flowers in bouquets. You can combine large and small flowers in one bouquet, but take precautions so that small flowers do not remain in the shadow of large ones.
The most beautiful bouquets of chrysanthemums are obtained in combination with lilies and irises, surrounded by green decorative branches. Spray chrysanthemums look good combined with yellow gerberas, carnations, nasturtiums and roses. A variety of bright colors allows you to create a wedding bouquet of chrysanthemums for every taste: from emphasizing a daring or romantic image to ideally matching the color and style of the bride’s dress. Such compositions can even be used at a winter wedding, because the flowers can withstand the cold.
By the way, most-beauty.ru recently wrote a very interesting article about the most beautiful gerberas in the world.
The most expressive bouquets are obtained from a combination of chrysanthemums and alstroemerias. Such compositions look especially lush and at the same time seem airy. Roses are often added to them. Such bouquets are usually given to creative and extraordinary people, and are also most often presented to girls on their first date.
Romantic bouquets of lush chrysanthemums and bright gerberas look no less advantageous. They symbolize joy and happiness. The combination of yellow and orange flowers looks the most romantic, and pink gerberas make the bouquet especially delicate. The combination of white carnations with pink flowers is considered a good choice for wedding bouquets. This composition will highlight the touching image of the bride.
A bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums will be a worthy choice for both a birthday and a wedding. Purple chrysanthemums in a wedding bouquet most clearly reflect the personality of the bride. A truly royal bouquet will be made from roses in combination with “golden flowers”. Green chrysanthemums look extraordinary. In a bouquet they go well with white roses.
And we also have fascinating material about beautiful roses.
Blue chrysanthemums do not occur in nature. But like colorful rainbow flowers, they are created artificially using food coloring and spray bottles. This is done exclusively to surprise demanding customers who want to receive a miracle as a gift.
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Bouquet of single, spray chrysanthemums and red roses
Large bouquets are usually given for anniversaries, weddings or other significant events. You don't have to buy them at a flower shop. It is much more interesting to assemble them yourself. To make a volumetric composition you will need:
- large-headed red roses of the “Freedom” variety, 6 pcs.;
- large-flowered chrysanthemums of the “Anastasia” variety, 5 pcs.;
- button-shaped bush green chrysanthemums 5 pcs.;
- hypophylla 2 pcs.;
- ruscus 7-8 pcs.;
- a piece of packaging cellophane 15*15 cm;
- twine for tying or narrow tape;
- a roll of organza in a light green shade;
- a roll of white artificial sisal;
- scissors;
- white organza ribbon.
Step-by-step instructions on how to make a bouquet with your own hands from chrysanthemums and roses:
- We place a red rose in the center of the composition, framed by small white gypsophila flowers. We collect all the other elements around them.
- We form a lump from a piece of cellophane and apply it to the rose to further expand the rest of the flowers and add volume.
- We collect a bouquet using a spiral technique. Each new element seems to revolve around the previous ones. We add a white large-headed chrysanthemum, then a green bush chrysanthemum. The next element is a red rose. We repeat the sequence 5 times.
- We tie the bouquet together with twine, strong narrow ribbon or wire.
- We cover the perimeter of the bouquet with ruscus. Let's connect again.
- Cut two rectangles from the organza roll. We fold the first one diagonally, moving the corners slightly to the side. We tie flowers around them.
- We decorate the stems with a second rectangle folded in half. We fix the edge with a narrow tape.
- Use scissors to trim the flower stems at an acute angle.
- Cut a square from a roll of white sisal. We cut it into 4 rectangular parts, 3 of which will be used to decorate the top part, and one for the stems.
- We tie 3 pieces of sisal with a narrow ribbon. We direct the packaging with the corners up, forming a beautiful top part. We fasten the sisal with a stapler to the organza, turning it outward a little.
- We wrap the fourth piece of sisal around the stem of the bouquet. We fasten with a stapler.
- We decorate the joint with white cut-grain ribbon. We tie a bow.
You can watch the stages of bouquet design in more detail in the video presented on the channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRgae7aiLF8.
How to choose a bouquet depending on the occasion
The flower arrangement is assembled depending on the degree of closeness and kinship, as well as the reason for congratulations. A professional florist will help you create a unique bouquet for any occasion.
Color scheme of the composition
Chrysanthemums boast a huge color palette. When choosing colors, you should take into account the symbolism of plants.
What does the color of chrysanthemums mean:
- White chrysanthemums symbolize fidelity, devotion and purity. These flowers can be given to your beloved wife or mother.
- Purple and lilac flowers symbolize originality, creativity, and originality. They are given to close friends, sister, mother-in-law, mother-in-law.
- Yellow chrysanthemums - wishes for prosperity and good luck in business. Yellow chrysanthemums are also given when proposing marriage. However, be careful, many people associate this color with separation.
By combining flowers of several shades, you can express warm feelings and attention to the recipient.
How many chrysanthemums to give
You can choose the number of colors at your discretion. The main thing is that the number is odd.
For birthdays and anniversaries, voluminous compositions of 11-15 plants are usually given. For March 8 or a professional holiday, you can make a bouquet of 5-9 chrysanthemums. You can please a loved one for no reason with a bouquet of 3-5 flowers.
A bouquet of 25, 51 or 101 chrysanthemums is a gorgeous gift for any occasion. This composition can be given to your wife or beloved woman.
Options for bouquet design and packaging
Correctly selected design will give the bouquet individuality and completeness. A large number of packaging materials allows you to create a variety of compositions for any celebration.
Interesting ideas for decorating a bouquet:
- A composition in a basket is an excellent option for decorating a gift for your mother, mother-in-law or women's group. The shape and size of the basket is selected individually. A bouquet of 2-3 types of plants and decorative greenery looks great. You can decorate the basket with ribbons, a bow, or a greeting card.
- A bouquet in a hat box is a good idea for a gift to your beloved woman. A monochromatic floral arrangement of chrysanthemums will look impressive. You can decorate the box with lace ribbons, bows, beads or pearls.
- A composition with fruits or sweets is not only beautiful and creative, but also practical. You can arrange it in a box, box, basket or in the form of a bouquet.
- Burlap or mesh is suitable for connoisseurs of natural beauty. The composition can be given to your wife, friend or sister. Chrysanthemums of the same color and greenery look beautiful in such packaging. You can tie the bouquet with contrasting rope or thread.
- Kraft paper is a universal material for decorating any bouquet. A large assortment of colors and patterns allows you to arrange a bouquet for your wife, sister, mother, colleague or mother-in-law. Decorative elements should be selected individually, taking into account the degree of proximity of the recipient.
Simple recommendations will help you create a magnificent bouquet of chrysanthemums for any occasion. Give beautiful flowers, make your family and friends happy!
