The Chrysanthemum Autumn is the Saints what is the Nordmann fir Christmas, the magic within. But this custom is equally thorny. These flowers are demanding culture only vocation, decorate the graves. A tradition which is still in shadow.
Pierre Blancard, this browser Marseilles who was the first to import cuttings of chrysanthemums in France, must be turning in his grave at the approach of November 1. Seduced by the charm and grace of this flower in 1789, he returned to China, a specimen purple in its hold. He received the grafts in many horticultural experts, as the gardener of the King, Andre Thouin which develops culture. Therefore, because of its beauty and its vibrant colors, the chrysanthemum has been an unqualified success and generously offered to guests and great personalities. In 1830, he cultivated the interest of Mark Bernet, former soldier in Napoleon’s army and the gardener Pertuz. They discover that the flower traditionally designed from cuttings also produces seeds. Thus, they play to reproduce by seed and create hundreds of varieties. A job that has paid off because today there are over 200 different species of chrysanthemums and nearly 9,000 cultivars (hybrids), of which only 400 are sold. But who would have thought with all the interest which he wore at the time, “Golden Flower” would eventually lose its luster as to doze in the cemeteries?
Today, offering bouquets of chrysanthemums? Nobody. In France at least. But originally from Korea, this flower is a symbol of immortality and enjoyment. Upon his arrival in Japan, it became the emblem of the royal family. The legend gives him even more virtues, including that of prolonging life. In China, it covers all the criteria of the perfect flower. In Holland, the chrysanthemum is a component of wedding bouquets and England and Germany, she used to decorate gardens. But the famous French exception once again reversed the trend. For some reason, the chrysanthemum has wrought disastrous image, its cold hardiness and bloom in autumn may have been due to its reputation. A tradition indeed rooted in popular culture, moreover, the figures speak for earth eternal gold. In 2007, about 23.3 million of potted chrysanthemums products, 23.172 million were sold, with 94% in one week. In a few years it has become the most flowering plant sold in France!
Pierre Blancard, this browser Marseilles who was the first to import cuttings of chrysanthemums in France, must be turning in his grave at the approach of November 1. Seduced by the charm and grace of this flower in 1789, he returned to China, a specimen purple in its hold. He received the grafts in many horticultural experts, as the gardener of the King, Andre Thouin which develops culture. Therefore, because of its beauty and its vibrant colors, the chrysanthemum has been an unqualified success and generously offered to guests and great personalities. In 1830, he cultivated the interest of Mark Bernet, former soldier in Napoleon’s army and the gardener Pertuz. They discover that the flower traditionally designed from cuttings also produces seeds. Thus, they play to reproduce by seed and create hundreds of varieties. A job that has paid off because today there are over 200 different species of chrysanthemums and nearly 9,000 cultivars (hybrids), of which only 400 are sold. But who would have thought with all the interest which he wore at the time, “Golden Flower” would eventually lose its luster as to doze in the cemeteries?
Today, offering bouquets of chrysanthemums? Nobody. In France at least. But originally from Korea, this flower is a symbol of immortality and enjoyment. Upon his arrival in Japan, it became the emblem of the royal family. The legend gives him even more virtues, including that of prolonging life. In China, it covers all the criteria of the perfect flower. In Holland, the chrysanthemum is a component of wedding bouquets and England and Germany, she used to decorate gardens. But the famous French exception once again reversed the trend. For some reason, the chrysanthemum has wrought disastrous image, its cold hardiness and bloom in autumn may have been due to its reputation. A tradition indeed rooted in popular culture, moreover, the figures speak for earth eternal gold. In 2007, about 23.3 million of potted chrysanthemums products, 23.172 million were sold, with 94% in one week. In a few years it has become the most flowering plant sold in France!