Variety traits

Maturity group — Garden Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat.

For garden chrysanthemums, the concept of a maturity group is replaced by a classification based on flowering time, which depends on photoperiodic response and the number of weeks from the start of short-day conditions to inflorescence opening.

In the reference 70 varieties crop Florist's daisy, where this is mentioned in the description.

Chrysanthemum varieties are classified by the time of flowering onset: very early varieties bloom 61–80 days after planting, early — in 81–100 days, mid-season — in 101–120 days, late — in 121–140 days, and very late varieties require 141–160 days. In professional forcing technologies, the variety response index is used, ranging from 6 to 15 weeks from the start of induced flowering.

This trait is critical for programming flowering in protected environments using light regulation and for selecting varieties for open-field cultivation, which helps prevent bud damage from early frosts. Knowledge of these timelines ensures the ability to organize conveyor-belt production of products for specific calendar dates.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Florist's daisy mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.