Blooming of the Korean Chrysanthemum Collection

A collection of chrysanthemums is blooming in the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus!

Chrysanthemum has been known for over two thousand years and has received recognition in many countries, especially in China and Japan. The first varieties appeared in the Central Botanical Garden in 1965, and since 1981 an independent collection of Korean chrysanthemum has been created.

Currently, the collection contains about 200 varieties that have different shapes and colors of inflorescences, bush sizes and flowering periods.

Interesting facts:

• The homeland of chrysanthemum is China.
• Chrysanthemums were brought to Europe only in the 17th century.
• Many of the ancient poets of Japan sang these beautiful flowers in their works.
• If you wash your face every morning with chrysanthemum dew, you will be young, beautiful and healthy all year round.
• A bouquet of chrysanthemums is a symbol of power.
• In Japan, every year the Happiness Festival is held, which is dedicated specifically to chrysanthemums.
• Yellow chrysanthemums are a symbol of respect, high status and nobility. Such flowers are usually given to colleagues and bosses.