It’s a spider chrysanthemum and this particular one is called ‘Shamrock’.
Unfortunately, in the past, chrysanthemums have been much maligned, however in recent years there’s been an increasing number of new varieties in an array of colours.
I love these vibrant lime-green blooms which were part of a stunning bouquet I received recently. (Thank you SO much, Mum!)
Spider chrysanthemums have a very distinct flower shape, with row upon row of narrow delicate petals, which curve in towards the centre of the flower.
When they’re on sale at wholesalers, the flower heads are usually wrapped up in plastic to protect them as they’re quite fragile.
So, do look out for these beautiful chrysanthemums the next time you’re thinking of buying some flowers to brighten up your home. Or you may like to grow some?
(Images : Rona Wheeldon for Flowerona)
Claire, Plantpassion says
August 4, 2011 at 4:14 pmgreat minds think alike, – I picked up 2 Chrysanthemum green mist at the Hampton Court Palace flower show. – They go so well with lots of different colours and are easy garden plants.
Rona says
August 4, 2011 at 5:48 pmHi Claire. They really are one of those flowers that can brighten up a garden, and a bouquet as a cut flower. I love alchemilla mollis too as it’s a similar shade of acid green…
Nicole Liew says
August 4, 2011 at 7:09 pmHi Rona, you have not seen them all or maybe you have forgotten. There is a green ranunculus with slightly wavy petals and a dark green centre, a green sweet william which is just like a round hedgehog called ‘Green Trick’ and not forgetting the lime green rose from ecuador. The list goes on… Lime green anthurium and the lime green spray pom pom chrysanth called ‘froggy’. Check them out.
I have just completed a day of shooting at the shop where it was converted into a make-shift studio. One wall was painted a dark olive and the flowers showed up so well that they almost remind me and the photographers of moody paintings by the Dutch painter, Vermeer. Will show you the images if you would like to blog about them later.
Nice, again, next week!
Rona says
August 5, 2011 at 5:55 pmHi Nicole. Lovely to hear from you. Of course I remember….you taught me well. 🙂
Sounds like you’ve been very busy! I’d love to see the images.