The difference between sunflower and chrysanthemum

Sunflower, also known as pine leaf peony, half lotus, like the warm, sunny and dry environment, see the sun blooming, morning, evening, cloudy day closed, so it has the name of "sunflower, noon flower". So, what's the difference between sunflowers and chrysanthemums?

What's the difference between sunflowers and chrysanthemums?

Different families and genera: sunflower is a perennial flower of Portulaca in Portulaca family, which is often cultivated annually; chrysanthemum is a perennial perennial herb of Compositae and Chrysanthemum in plant taxonomy.

Flowers are different: sunflowers usually have princess red, scarlet, scarlet, crimson, purple, white, snow green, light yellow, dark yellow and other colors, while chrysanthemum flowers are more simple and simple, mostly yellow.

Second, the ornamental value of sunflower and chrysanthemum

1. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum appreciation has long been a habit among Chinese people, ranging from the imperial court in ancient Kyoto, the families of officials and eunuchs and the common people, to the people in various cities in China today. chrysanthemum parties, chrysanthemum exhibitions and chrysanthemum-style activities are held every year in autumn. The Beijing Botanical Garden holds chrysanthemum appreciation activities every autumn. The Chrysanthemum Society of Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan County, Guangdong Province, which was founded at the end of the Song Dynasty, has a history of more than 700 years. It is one of the oldest and largest chrysanthemum societies in China, with a maximum population of 1 million.

Chrysanthemums grow vigorously and germinate strongly. A chrysanthemum can produce thousands of buds after picking the heart for many times. some varieties have soft and many branches, which are easy to make all kinds of shapes. form exquisite shapes such as chrysanthemum tower, chrysanthemum bridge, chrysanthemum hedge, chrysanthemum pavilion, chrysanthemum gate, chrysanthemum ball and so on. Can also be cultivated into big chrysanthemum, cliff chrysanthemum, ten brocade, bonsai and so on, the form is changeable, become a spectacle, for the annual chrysanthemum exhibition has added countless ornamental works of art.

2. Sunflower

There are many varieties, such as imperial concubine, scarlet, scarlet, crimson, purplish red, white, snow green, light yellow, dark yellow and so on. It is native to South America, Brazil, Argentina and other places, and has been widely cultivated in China. The room maintenance of the building makes use of its characteristics of drought resistance and salt growth. Potted plants beautify the balcony and windowsill. The mushroom stem and receptacle hang out of the basin. Open to the sun, such as brocade embroidery, the heyday at noon, blossoming hard to open, enjoy the warmth of the sun, add unlimited interest to the room, unique. The plant is short, the stems and leaves are fleshy and clean, the flowers are colorful, and the florescence is long. It is appropriate to arrange the periphery of the flower bed, or it can be set up as a special kind of flower bed.