Fuji mums flowers pictures , growing information.

The Fuji mum, also known as the spider mum, is one of the hardy cultivars with tubular, long flower petals with curled tips, resembling a fireworks explosion. Fuji mums bloom in October. Large 6-inch diameter flowers ranging in colors from whitish to purplish appear on long stems reaching heights up to 28 inches.

Instructions

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     Plant Fuji mums where they will receive a minimum of six hours of sunlight. Plant the mums at least 18 inches away from other plants and other mum plants for good air circulation. The soil needs to have good drainage, but the plants will thrive in any soil condition with proper fertilization.
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     Water spider mums when the soil is dry. Mums need at least 1 inch of water per week. If rain is scarce, use a garden hose to soak the soil once a week.
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     Pinch off the stem tips down to the first set of leaves when the plant is 6 inches tall to promote taller growth. When stems are 1 foot tall, pinch the tips of the stems again, down to the first set of leaves. Don't pinch off after July 1. Mums require about three months from the last pinch to flowering.
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     Remove branches growing perpendicular with the main stem of the mum. Use pruning shears to remove all but three of the strongest and thickest stems when the mum reaches 1 foot tall. This diverts energy to the strongest stems to promote flowering.
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     Fertilize the soil before planting the mum with 4 tbsp. of 5-10-5 NPK in spring and again the first week of August.
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     Place 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base of the mum to keep the warmth in and the soil moist. Lawn clipping and leaves make good mulch for mums. Don't use straw, sawdust or chipped wood because these materials can use the nitrogen from the soil, taking it away from the plant.

Freesia flowers pictures.

Family: Iridaceae

The history of freesia goes back 200 years to South-Africa where all species were discovered. This beautiful flower received its name from Dr. Christian P. Ecklon who named it after his friend a German botanist, Friedrich H. T. Freese.

Freesias are native to the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Freesias grow from a corm, or thickened underground stem. They are important as commercial cut flowers. 

The freesia flower is a genus of roughly 40 species which are indigenous to Africa. These flowers � which are a member of the iridaceae family � are herbaceous plants that sprout from a bulb-like corm, have grassy foliage, and develop wiry, funnel shaped blossoms which form as a cluster atop each stalk. 

Freesias come in a wide array of colors, from a distinct golden hue to a bright white,

a brilliant red

to a deep purple, 

and some may even come in bi-colored shades. Aside from a lovely and unique appearance, the freesia flower is also well loved for its enchanting scent. 

Most species of freesia give off a distinctly lemon-like odor; however, the freesia leichtlinii and freesia alba are considered two of the most fragrant in the family.

Because of the intoxicating scent of the freesia flower it has long been used for lotions, soaps and perfumes; however, its uses in aromatherapy have become a big hit. The oils that are extracted from these flowers are supposed to have a cleansing and calming effect to the skin, body and mind. These oils are often mixed with other floral or fruit scents and placed into oil burners and vaporizers. They are also used to freshen air, linens, clothing, and potpourri.

The freesia flower is full of warmth when it comes to symbolism. These lovely flowers are thought to be representative of friendship, trust and innocence in general; however, as is that case with many flowers, each color means its own thing. For instance, yellow flowers symbolize renewed energy, while white commonly means purity. Freesias make great gifts, as their message of friendship is universal. They have become very popular as both part of a bridal bouquet, and as part of wedding decorations. Given their fantastic scent and beautiful appearance, these flowers also make great gift baskets. For this you can include the flowers themselves, alongside bottles of perfume, soap and lotion.