Texas Chrysanthemums

Texas Chrysanthemums

　　Texas chrysanthemums are mainly grown in pots and are also known as spring potted chrysanthemums. Every autumn and winter, chrysanthemum buds are planted in pots and brought indoors to overwinter. In the following spring, they are divided into individual pots, one plant per pot, and carefully managed through processes such as repotting and pinching back, eventually blooming in the autumn. There are numerous varieties of Texas chrysanthemums, with a wide range of colors. Among the superior varieties are “Mountain Village 0,” “Yellow Crane Soaring in the Clouds,” “Seven-Treasure Tower,” “Fairy Dew Peach,” “Ancient Capital Auspicious Snow,” “Purple Pavilion Frost,” “Lightning Gold Snake,” “Joyful Friend,” and “Rising Waves,” all of which stand out among the best. In 1982, at the first national chrysanthemum exhibition held in Shanghai, Texas chrysanthemums were rated the best in the country for their short stems, thick stalks, lush leaves, large and uniformly bloomed flowers, and vibrant colors. Since then, the People’s Park in Dezhou City has held an annual chrysanthemum exhibition every October. The chrysanthemum is the city flower of Dezhou.