Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
The dependable backbone of autumn design — dense, durable, and available in countless forms.
Chrysanthemums are the workhorses of the fall cooler and, honestly, the whole year. From tight button poms to shaggy spider and football varieties, they offer more shape and texture per stem than almost any other flower, and they last and last.
Spray types branch into many small blooms, ideal for filling out a design economically, while the large disbudded heads make bold single-flower statements. Their long vase life makes them a smart choice for arrangements that need to travel or hold for an event.
What Chrysanthemum means
Longevity, loyalty, and joy in many cultures; in others it is a flower of honor and remembrance, so a good florist will read the occasion carefully.
Care tips
Remove lower foliage, which yellows before the blooms fade, and enjoy a vase life that often stretches beyond two weeks with fresh water.
Good for these occasions
Find a local florist who can arrange chrysanthemum for:
More flowers to explore
The flower florists reach for first — layered, fragrant, and available in nearly every color a message could ask for.
TulipA clean, cup-shaped bloom that keeps growing after it is cut — the unmistakable signal that spring has arrived.
LilyLarge, sculptural trumpets — often fragrant — that lend instant presence and grace to any arrangement.
SunflowerThe big, sunny face of summer — sturdy, long-lasting, and impossible to look at without smiling.