Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial The leaves are a favourite

The leaves are a favourite for use in floral work

Attractive to butterflies

durability

flowering in its second year

Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial The leaves are a favouriteIn the autumn garden, Chrysanthemums are a star performer that bloom prolifically long after other plants have called it quits for the season. A native of China and prized for over 2,000 years, the name chrysanthemum comes from the Greek words for gold (chrysos) and flower (anthos) and is often affectionately shortened to mum. Diana Stokes is what is known as a quill chrysanthemum with long tubed shaped petals with curved ends. Chrysanthemums need at