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Colours and shapes

It's hard to believe that chrysanthemum was originally a yellow flower, since it now comes in a wide variety of colours. Warm your home in autumn with chrysanthemums in bright seasonal shades, such as gold, bronze and deep orange tones. Or choose a subtle, calm effect with shades of white, pink or purple.

This incredible flower has many different varieties. Spray, disbudded and Santini chrysanthemums all add a unique element to a flower arrangement. On the latter, the compact flowers grow branched on the stem, creating a mass of colourful petals. There are also many different petal shapes, from single to double petaled, plus spider and pom-pom styles.

Symbolism

Chrysanthemum symbolize happiness and good health, bringing a dose of joy to your home. This positive symbolism makes a bouquet of chrysanthemums a thoughtful gift from a friend wishing well to their loved one.

Origin

Chrysanthemum is native to China and Japan, arriving in Europe in around 1700. Its name derives from the Ancient Greek words chrys (gold) and anthemon (flower), paying tribute to the golden yellow colour of the original flower.