Chrysanthemums

The yellow Chrysanthemums planted by the glass-house door were originally dumped there out of a pot and partially forgotten. The first Autumn that they bloomed, however, they stole my heart, and I won't shift them.

yellow chrysanthemums

Their yellow flowers are the brightest in the garden, and they add sunshine to grey Autumn days. They make a strong statement outside the glass-house. Together with the neighbouring clump of sedums they make it rather difficult to get inside to do any late Autumn clearing.

I never remember to pinch out their stems, and as a result they grow far too tall and should be staked. I usually forget to do this too. They end up flopping and swaying in the wind. I promise that I won't forget next time ...

These Chrysanthemums are a cheerful and optimistic colour of yellow. They remind me of the changing seasons, making me look ahead to spring bulbs and summer sunshine.

And it's become a late April Moosey ritual to take at least one close-up photograph. The funny thing is that the pictures always look the same...