Green Delight
by Bruce Bley
Title
Green Delight
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. There are countless horticultural varieties and cultivars.
Modern cultivated chrysanthemums are showier than their wild relatives. The flower heads occur in various forms, and can be daisy-like or decorative, like pompons or buttons. This genus contains many hybrids and thousands of cultivars developed for horticultural purposes. In addition to the traditional yellow, other colors are available, such as white, purple, and red. The most important hybrid is Chrysanthemum × morifolium (syn. C. × grandiflorum), derived primarily from C. indicum, but also involving other species.
Over 140 varieties of chrysanthemum have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Chrysanthemums are divided into two basic groups, garden hardy and exhibition. Garden hardy mums are new perennials capable of wintering in most northern latitudes. Exhibition varieties are not usually as sturdy. Garden hardies are defined by their ability to produce an abundance of small blooms with little if any mechanical assistance, such as staking, and withstanding wind and rain. Exhibition varieties, though, require staking, overwintering in a relatively dry, cool environment, and sometimes the addition of night lights
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Bruce Bley
David, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Midwest America Photography". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Pamela, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Art District". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Michael Mirijan, I am grateful for the feature in the group "Phenomenal Club". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Robert, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "The Niche". I truly appreciate it.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your fabulous artwork being featured in one of FAA's newer Groups - Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group or any other thread that it would fit in! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Pamela, Thank you for the feature in the group "Camera Art". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
I would like to thank the buyer from East Moline, Il for their purchase of a print of "Green Delight". I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.
Bruce Bley
Jenn, Thank you again for the feature in the group "Bath and Spa Prints". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Martin, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Flower Mainia". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Rebecca, Thank you so much for the features in the groups "Pin Me - Daily" and "Contemporary". I sincerely appreciate it.
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