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In the dazzling world of flowers, we often encounter some puzzling phenomena. One of them is that some flowers look very similar after blooming. When it comes to flowers that are difficult to distinguish after blooming, chrysanthemums and dahlias are among them. Let's explore in depth how to distinguish the differences between them.
Generally speaking, when distinguishing similar chrysanthemums and dahlias, we can start by distinguishing them from the morphology of their flowers. First of all, for chrysanthemums, their petals are usually relatively slender, closely arranged, presenting a sense of layering. While the petals of dahlias are larger and wider than those of chrysanthemums, and the arrangement of petals is relatively loose, and the central part is usually relatively plump.
In addition, they can also be distinguished by the color of the flowers. Chrysanthemums come in a wide variety of colors, usually relatively bright. While dahlias are mostly in bright yellow, orange or red. The colors are relatively few and relatively single. Moreover, the sizes of the flowers are different. The size of chrysanthemums is generally smaller than that of dahlias. Therefore, when the two kinds of flowers are placed together, the flowers of dahlias will be more conspicuous.
Then, from the perspective of growth habits and flowering periods, chrysanthemums like environments with abundant sunlight, have strong cold resistance and are easy to plant. At the same time, the flowering period is relatively long. Generally, it starts from autumn until winter. If in warmer areas in the south, it can even bloom until spring. While dahlias like abundant sunlight but can also tolerate partial shade. They have higher requirements for soil and need sandy soil with good drainage. The flowering period is relatively shorter than that of chrysanthemums and only blooms in summer and autumn.
Finally, chrysanthemums and dahlias also express different flower languages. The flower language of chrysanthemums is regarded as purity, longevity and loyalty, representing the pursuit of beautiful things and love for life. While dahlias, also known as peonies, are hailed as the "king of flowers". Their flower language is wealth, glory and prosperity, representing dignity and authority. The difference in flower language between the two reflects their respective unique beauty and meaning. In general, although chrysanthemums and dahlias are both common ornamental flowers, they have obvious differences in appearance characteristics, growth habits and flowering periods.