Take a look at the varieties of daisy

Chrysanthemums are the second most popular flowers in the world, and include 40 wild species and thousands of others. Varieties vary in size, number of flowers per stem, and also differ in color. Many of them have simple aromatic leaves that alternate along the stem, and some have disc-shaped and radial flowers at the heads. Cultivated and hybrid species have large flower heads, and wild species are smaller in size. They are mainly found in subtropical and temperate regions, and are particularly widespread in East Asia.

Spider Chrysanthemum

With a distinctive, delicate and attractive appearance, it is used in many occasions, and it is considered a perennial herbaceous plant.

• Flower shape: long tubular radial hairs.
• Color: There are a number of different colors, including; Yellow, purple, pink, red and white.
• Habitat: Asia and northeastern Europe.
• Best time to plant: Spring, full flowering in partial sun and rich fertile soil.
• Flowering times: late summer and fall.
• Other names: Fuji.

Spoon Chrysanthemum

The name is derived from the shape of the petals.

• Flower shape: with spoon-like petals, dark green leaves and soft gray undersides.
• Color: There are a number of pure white, red, light yellow, orange, bronze, pink, and other colors.
• Smell: Aromatic.
• Native to: China and Japan.
• Bloom Times: Blooms from late summer to mid-winter and is easy to grow.
• Other names: Chandramukhi (Manipuri) flowers.

African chrysanthemum

It has a shape similar to the common chrysanthemum.

• The shape of the flower: a central disk, and radial petals around it, and its leaves are found in a number of shapes, it can be spear-shaped or oval, broad and smooth, toothed, or lobed, and the petals can be smooth and flat, or it can be radial in the form of a tubular spoon.
• Its color: there are some bright colors; Yellow, orange, pink, purple, white, and may be merging.
• Native to: Africa and Asia.
• The best times for planting: in the spring, after the end of the frost period, and it also has a rapid growth rate, as it blooms approximately two months after its cultivation.
• Bloom Times: Bloom peaks in late spring to early summer and again in late summer to early fall.
• Other names: Blue-eyed Daisy and Cape Daisy.

Daisy Shasta

Classic perennials, the flowers are larger and more robust than the common daisy.

• Flower Shape and Color: Completely white chrysanthemum petals and yellow disc florets, glossy green leaves contrastingly lanceolate, flowers rising on stiff stems.
• Native to: Europe, a hybrid developed throughout North America.
• Best times to plant: Sow in cool weather in the fall or spring.
• Flowering times: in spring or early summer and remain open until early fall.

Hardy chrysanthemums

Perennial herbaceous plants, it is one of the strongest plants in the fall flowering garden, and it is also fast growing.

• Flower shape: with decorative single or double flowers, often spreading and forming dense clumps.
• Color: There are a number of colors; These include red, dark red, pink, violet, purple, yellow, white, and gold.
• Habitat: Asia and Europe.
• The best times to plant: Sow in the fall in cold regions, and when soil temperatures rise in the spring, from late spring to midsummer.
• Bloom times: Blooms in late summer and fall.
• Other names: garden chrysanthemum.
• Varieties: Anemone, Bombom, Daisy, and others.

Gerbera Daisy

It is distinguished by its exotic flowers, which are annual perennial plants.

• Flower shape: It has a central disk, and it can be yellow, bronze, or dark in color, surrounded by radial-looking petals that have a number of colors, and their length is between 20 and 25 centimeters, and it may reach 30 centimeters.
• Colour: Available in a variety of colours. White, pink, orange, red, mauve, lavender, and coral pink.
• Origin: South Africa.
• Other facts: This type of flower prefers full sun, sandy and loamy soils.
• Name: The name belongs to the German naturalist Traugott Gerber.
• Other names: Transvaal and African Daisy.

Zulu Prince Daisy

Also known as Monarch of the Veld, it is a heat, sun and drought tolerant annual.

• Flower shape: with a dark black center and radial petals.
• Colour: Its petals are creamy white with purple and orange markings and are smooth in appearance.
• Origin: Africa.
• Growing: It grows best in dry and warm conditions, and it prefers light, dry soil.

Other types of chrysanthemums

Here are a number of other types of flower:

Kingfisher Daisy: Here is some information about the flower:

• Also called Felicia Bergeriana.
• It is native to South Africa and is fast growing.
• It has a yellow center and blue flowers, and small bright green leaves.
• Blooms from summer to fall.

Daisy bull eye: Here is some information about the flower:

• Also called Marguerite and Mon Daisy.
• It is native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, and it is perennial flowering.
• It has a flat yellow center and white petals; The stem is unbranched, and its leaves are dark green in color.
• It is grown in full and partial sun and thrives in moist loamy culture.

Single flower chrysanthemum: Here is some information about the flower:

• yellow center; It has a larger center than other daisies, and white petals spaced evenly apart.
• They may sometimes grow a single petal per stem, and there may be monoecious plants that grow in groups.
• Anemone: Here is some information about the flower:
• It has a yellow central disk that appears raised surrounded by tubular petals with a padded appearance.
• Flanking the center are two petals; Small, cushion-like petals, and larger, dark purple outer petals with white tips.

Pompons: Here is some information about the flower:

• Globe-shaped, oval heads, with short petals that hide their disc.
• They start out flat, and when they're mature, they rotate completely.
• Double wrapped: Here is some information about the flower:
• The name is due to the fact that the petals may be bent inwards or outwards.
• Large heads and irregular petals.

It includes several varieties: Goldfield; It is golden yellow in colour, and is the most uniform and formal, the other cultivar being Moira; This variety is found in violet color with small, delicate flowers, while the petals are bright red in appearance with bronze tips.

Chrysanthemum of thorns: This type is characterized by soft tubular petals that grow parallel to the stem, and the petals are drooping, twisted, or flat.