1. Classification by flowering period
Xia Ju: also known as Wujiu Ju. It blooms once each year in May and September of the lunar calendar. Nowadays, cultivation using protective facilities can bloom once in May and October in the Gregorian calendar.
Autumn chrysanthemum: The flowering period is divided into early and late. The early chrysanthemum flowering period is in mid-to-late September for medium-sized chrysanthemums. The late chrysanthemum blooms in October-November and is the most commonly cultivated autumn chrysanthemum.
Hanju: also known as winter chrysanthemum. The flowering period is from December to January of the following year.
2. Classification according to flower diameter
Big chrysanthemum: the diameter of the flower is more than 10 cm, and it is mostly used for cultivation of multi-stock chrysanthemums and specimen chrysanthemums.
Medium chrysanthemum: The diameter of the flower is 6-10 cm. It is often used for the cultivation of bed chrysanthemums and dahlia chrysanthemums.
Small chrysanthemum: The diameter of the flower is less than 6 cm, and it is a star-shaped flower. It can be used as pot chrysanthemum, cliff chrysanthemum, tie chrysanthemum, bonsai chrysanthemum, etc. to decorate the garden or display.
3. Classification by color
Single color: Single color refers to one flower and one color, including yellow, white, purple, red, pink, green, ink, mud gold, snow blue, etc. In addition to the basic color families, each color family can be divided into multiple shades. This is more difficult to describe and accurately grasp.
Complex color: Compound color means that one flower has more than two colors, and the color changes are rich. There are flowers with two colors, such as "Erqiao" with half red and yellow, and "Yuanyanghe" with red and yellow flowers; there are two colors on the back and belly, such as "Golden Back Dahong" with yellow back and red belly. ; There are petals with one color as the base color and stripes or spots of other colors on them, such as the "sika deer" with pink and purple as the base color and white spots on it; there are petals with one color at the base and another color at the apex. For example, the tube petals are red and the apex is yellow, "Red Line Golden Pearl"; the center flower is one color and the edge flower is another color, but the contrast is not big, such as "Chu Feng" and "Green Water".
4. Classification by petal shape
Flat petals: tongue-shaped flowers extend in a plane, and are divided into broad petals according to the width of the petals (the widest part of the petals is more than 2 cm), such as " "Shuai Qi"; medium petals (the widest part of the petals is 1-2 cm), such as "Mohe"; narrow petals (the widest part of the petals is less than 1 cm), such as "Li Xiangju".
Spoon petal: The tongue-shaped flower is an intermediate type between the flat petals and the tubular petals. The base of the corolla is longer than the flat petals. The apex of the petals spreads out like a spoon and is called a "spoon". The key flap can be divided into long key point, medium key point and short key point according to the length of the key point. According to the shape, it can be divided into straight extension, inward curvature and reverse curl.
Tubular valve: The ligular flower extends in a tubular shape. Tubes and closed tubes are classified according to whether the tip of the tube is open or closed. According to the thickness of the tube, it is divided into thick tubes (the diameter of the middle part of the tube is more than 0.6 cm), medium tubes (the diameter of the middle part of the tube is 0.3-0.6 cm) and thin tubes (the diameter of the middle part of the tube is less than 0.3 cm).
Gui petal: tongue-shaped flower with 1-3 whorls of flat or spatulate or tube petals. The tubular flowers become cinnamon petal-shaped (or star-shaped).
Deformed petals: The petals are peculiar and can be divided into burr petals, dragon claw petals and sheared petals.
Extended information:
Characteristics of chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a famous flower in China. It has a long history of cultivation and is one of the four kings of flowers in my country. Chrysanthemums are cold-resistant and prefer deep, fertile soil. They usually bloom in autumn. Chrysanthemums have experienced wind and frost and have tenacious vitality, so they often appeared in the writings of literati and poets in ancient times, representing their own integrity and integrity. People love it for its delicate charm, and even more for its proud appearance that blooms in the frost and never falls in the west wind. Because Tao Yuanming "picked chrysanthemums under the eastern fence", chrysanthemums got the title of "hermit among flowers".
In addition to being ornamental, chrysanthemums also have edible value
Chrysanthemums can be used as medicine to treat diseases. Taking them or drinking chrysanthemum tea for a long time can make people live longer. Chrysanthemums can be made into exquisite dishes. "Chrysanthemum meat" is a kind of chrysanthemum made after long-term exploration. It is made from pieces of white tender pork cooked with sucrose pulp. It is exquisite and translucent, like white jade. A few chrysanthemum petals are stuck on each piece. After drinking the fat and sweetness, you can see its golden color and taste it in your mouth.
There are also chrysanthemum fish balls, fried chrysanthemum leaves, chrysanthemum fish fillet porridge, chrysanthemum soup, chrysanthemum wine, chrysanthemum tea, etc. These chrysanthemum meals are not only delicious in color and flavor, but also rich in nutrients. Beijing's famous "Chrysanthemum Pot" (that is, putting some chrysanthemums in the mutton hot pot to make soup) is light and delicious, and has a unique flavor.
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