Coral Charm and Coral Reef Chrysanthemums

On a recent visit to Longwood Gardens, I had a great time photographing some of the chrysanthemums that were on display. Each November, Longwood Gardens has a spectacular chrysanthemum display – and this year was no exception.

Two of my favorite mums on display were in the main conservatory – the Coral Charm and Coral Reef Chrysanthemums. The colors and textures in the two are wonderful – when they are adajacent to each other – it’s even better.

Coral Charm chrysanthemums are a wonderful two-toned decorative mum.

Coral Reef chrysanthemums are multi-colored spider mum. The colors and textures in these flowers are incredible.

And someone on the Longwood Gardening staff clearly has a sense of humor – the plants on both sides of the Coral Charm and Coral Reef Chrysanthemums were Justicia Brandegeana (shrimp plants!)