2009 October — British Cut Flowers

Ever popular Chrysanthemum

October 25, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

Chrysanthemums are enjoying great popularity in the UK. Easy to grow and with a good vase life they are a favourite for the autumn cut flower garden.

Chrysanthemums originate in China, where they had been grown for about 2,500 years. Pierre Louis Blancard brought them to Europe in 1789. [Read more...]

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