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Rediscovering the timeless appeal of chrysanthemums, this location is reviving their popularity once more.

Norwell Nurseries boasts an inspiring on-site garden and an array of vibrant plants for sale, featuring numerous late-blooming perennials such as stunning chrysanthemums. This text was authored by Phil Clayton, with photographs by Clive Nichols.

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Chrysanthemums regaining popularity: uncovering the location spearheading the bloom's resurgence
Chrysanthemums regaining popularity: uncovering the location spearheading the bloom's resurgence

Rediscovering the timeless appeal of chrysanthemums, this location is reviving their popularity once more.

In the heart of autumn, Norwell Nurseries, the National Collection holder of hardy chrysanthemums, is offering a vibrant spectacle of unusual and hardy varieties ideal for late-season gardening. The nursery's collection, renowned for its diverse selection, is particularly suited for colder seasons, making it a must-visit destination for garden enthusiasts [1][2][4].

Among the hardy chrysanthemums that are widely recommended for cold-season gardening are 'Ruby Mound' and 'Dulwich Pink'. Both cultivars have received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM) and are known for their robustness and reliable bloom in late autumn and winter [3]. While Norwell Nurseries' specific cultivar recommendations may not be publicly listed in detail, it is likely that such acclaimed varieties are included or similar types are featured in their collection, given their focus on hardy chrysanthemums.

For those seeking precise cultivar recommendations, contacting the nursery directly or reviewing their catalog would provide the most specific information. In the meantime, here are some chrysanthemum varieties that are thriving at Norwell Nurseries:

- Chrysanthemum 'Šlapanica Eliška' boasts cerise-pink single flowers with a silvery reverse to petals, strong stems, and a flower size of 6cm. It grows to 75cm x 60cm and is rated RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Neue Kokarde' presents orange-red, semi-double flowers tipped in gold, with a flower size of 3cm. It grows to 60cm x 40cm and is also RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound' offers ruby-red, double flowers, with a flower size of 5cm. It grows to 90cm x 60cm and is RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Eugens Bitterschokolade' features red buds that open to velvety, deep-red, semi-double blooms with a highly contrasting gold eye. Its flower size is 4cm, and it grows to 45cm x 60cm, also rated RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Andrew' delights with a luscious semi-double crimson, cherry red with a contrasting golden eye, with a flower size of 5cm. It grows to 90cm x 80cm and is RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Picasso' opens in October, showcasing peachy-pink flowers with an attractive darker centre. It needs a well-drained and sunny site and is one of the Hardy Plant Society's endangered plants, with a flower size of 4cm and growing to 45cm x 30cm, RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Capel Manor' offers creamy golden-yellow quilled double flowers in October to November, with a flower size of 7cm and growing to 60cm x 60cm, rated RHS H5. - Chrysanthemum 'Burnt Orange' presents distinctive jagged grey-green leaves and masses of unusual and attractive spider-like, burnt-orange flowers in autumn. Its cut flowers last ages in water, with a flower size of 6cm and growing to 90cm x 60cm, RHS H5. - Chrysanthemum 'Helen Ward' features double pompom heads of dusky-coral crimson with a gold centre. It needs sun and well-drained soil, is hardy and floriferous, with a flower size of 4cm and growing to 60cm x 50cm, RHS H4. - Chrysanthemum 'Rumpelstilzchen' offers double flowers with flamboyant petals in bright and rusty reds. It needs a well-drained, sunny site and flowers from July to October, with a flower size of 4cm and growing to 60cm x 80cm, RHS H5. - Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Raynor' showcases a multitude of rich semi-double, golden-yellow flowers. Its flower size is 5cm, and it grows to 75cm x 80cm, RHS H4.

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, Norwell Nurseries' hardy chrysanthemums provide a colourful and enduring display, brightening up even the coldest of gardens.

  1. For fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts, the vibrant colors of hardy chrysanthemums could serve as the perfect autumn complement to their wardrobe.
  2. As one traverses the home-and-garden section of a lifestyle magazine, an article on late-season gardening may feature Norwell Nurseries and their tea for a cozy, weather-appropriate setting.
  3. After a long day of sports, one might find solace in the peaceful environment of Norwell Nurseries, surrounded by the resilient chrysanthemums in their gardens.
  4. If you're planning a travel route with gardens as key destinations, take some time to visit Norwell Nurseries and be awed by their hardy chrysanthemums, a unique addition to your itinerary.
  5. When going out for food-and-drink experiences, perhaps you'll create new memories while sharing stories about your adventure to Norwell Nurseries, full of amazing chrysanthemums.
  6. In the heart of your home, a pot of Norwell Nurseries' chrysanthemums would provide an enduring beauty and become a cherished piece in your relationships with loved ones and pets.
  7. Between bouts of shopping for the finer things in life, consider taking a trip to Norwell Nurseries to get your hands dirty in the soil of their gardens and appreciate the hardiness of their chrysanthemums.

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