Celebrate the ball chrysanthemum

Summer’s end doesn’t have to mean the days of endless backyard flower parades are over. There is one hardy plant that refuses to give in to the shorter days, and continues to surprise us with its many coloured blooms even as the air gets crisp. Four reasons to celebrate our beloved ball chrysanthemum.

Instant flower festival
Thanks to its hundreds of tiny bright flowers, the chrysanthemum is a true floral wonder. You only need two or three of these globe-shaped shrubs to cloak your garden in a dazzling array of flowers.