Mum Artwork

The mum flower is more commonly known as the chrysanthemum and does make a great gift for your mother! Its history dates back to the 15th century BC so this flower has literally been influencing artists of mum artwork for a very long time. With its long history, it has different meanings to many cultures around the world. This is probably why it has become so popular in art and culture today, and is one of the most common flowers to be given as a gift.

The name chrysanthemum comes from comes from the Greek word “chrys” which means golden and the word “amthemion” means flower. After years of cultivating, the flower produces a wide range of different colors from red, white and purple. It usually looks daisy-like with a yellow centre and decorative pompon. Mum flowers symbolize optimism and joy.