A dazzling chrysanthemum of the Brush & Thistle class, Saga no Izumi is a masterstroke of structure and color. Its vivid lemon-yellow petals radiate outward like sunbursts, evoking fireworks or splashes of golden ink. These blooms are long and needle-thin, with gracefully incurving tips that add dramatic motion and texture to the display. Slightly larger than its sibling Saga Nishiki, Saga no Izumi commands attention whether grown for formal exhibition or dramatic garden presence. Its bloom appears to float like a luminous starburst above its dark, leafy stems.
Color: Intense lemon-yellow
Form: Brush & Thistle (Classification: 9f/11)
Bloom Time: November to December
Bloom Size: Up to 10 cm (4")
Height: ~1 meter
Stop Time: Unknown
Introduced: 1980
Use: Spectacular for cut flower arrangements or show displays where intricate structure and radiant color are valued.
A dazzling chrysanthemum of the Brush & Thistle class, Saga no Izumi is a masterstroke of structure and color. Its vivid lemon-yellow petals radiate outward like sunbursts, evoking fireworks or splashes of golden ink. These blooms are long and needle-thin, with gracefully incurving tips that add dramatic motion and texture to the display. Slightly larger than its sibling Saga Nishiki, Saga no Izumi commands attention whether grown for formal exhibition or dramatic garden presence. Its bloom appears to float like a luminous starburst above its dark, leafy stems.
Color: Intense lemon-yellow
Form: Brush & Thistle (Classification: 9f/11)
Bloom Time: November to December
Bloom Size: Up to 10 cm (4")
Height: ~1 meter
Stop Time: Unknown
Introduced: 1980
Use: Spectacular for cut flower arrangements or show displays where intricate structure and radiant color are valued.