- Chrysanthemums, the symbol of All Saints, decorate graves, but in Japan they symbolize good luck.
- Gardener Krzysztof Walas reveals simple tricks to keep chrysanthemums fresh for a long time.
- Do you want your chrysanthemums to last longer? Learn the secrets of care and protection against frost!
these are real flowers symbols of All Saints. Poles willingly place them on . Chrysanthemums delight with their multitude of colors and the size of their flowers. Additionally, they are valued due to their late flowering period. If properly cared for, they can bear flowers even until the first frost. In Polish tradition, chrysanthemums are inextricably associated with transience and death. According to superstitions, they should not be given to living people. Interestingly, in other traditions the approach to chrysanthemums is completely different. In Japan and the USA they symbolize happiness and joy.
Before November 1, cemetery stalls turn into real treasure troves of chrysanthemums. At the stands we can buy cut flowers and prepared decorations, as well as potted plants. Most people decide to buy chrysanthemums in pots. They stay fresh longer and can be taken home after some time, although there is a superstition that chrysanthemums should not be moved from cemeteries to homes. This may bring misfortune.
A professional chrysanthemum grower reveals how to care for them. Thanks to this, they will last much longer
In the “Dzień Dobry TVN” studio, gardener Krzysztof Walas revealed how to make these autumn flower kingdoms look impressive not only on All Saints’ Day.
How to protect a plant against frost?
All you need is a simple trick: wrap the pot and the plant with agrotextile to prevent cold air from reaching the roots. According to Walas, such a “quilt” allows the chrysanthemum to survive even at temperatures down to -4 ° C.
Chrysanthemums are photophilous, so they are absolutely not suitable for dark basements, garages or other rooms without natural light. As the expert says: “Let’s avoid keeping it in places without light.” Chrysanthemums require regular watering: preferably every day or every two days. But if you place them in a cemetery and you cannot check them so often, use aquagel (water-storing granules). Pour it under the pot after removing the plant, then put it back in, press it down and water it. Aquagel gradually releases moisture, thanks to which the plant copes better with periods of drought
