Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum: Nature’s Gold in Bloom

Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum is a specialty product of Jingde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province. The flowers are golden yellow with spoon-shaped petals, fully double-petaled, with 230-260 petals arranged in an orderly, tile-like pattern.

The medium-sized flowers have a diameter of 7.0-8.0 cm and bloom densely. The sepals are green and covered in hairs.

Once dried and steeped in water, the flowers have an appealing shape and a rich, enduring aroma, making them a popular choice for chrysanthemum tea.

The chlorogenic acid content of the Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum is 0.621%, the osmanthus glycoside content is 0.55%, and the zinc content is 3.09mg/100g.

Basic Introduction

The Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum is a special agricultural product of Jingde County in Anhui Province, China. On May 20, 2020, it was selected as one of the first batch of nationally recognized excellent new agricultural products.

Region of Origin

The chrysanthemums are grown in various locations within Jingde County, including Fushan Village in Jingyang Town, Sanxi Village in Sanxi Town, Shichuan Village in Yucun Town, Dali Village in Xinglong Town, Qiaoting Village in Caijiaqiao Town, Baidi Village in Baidi Town, Liren Village in Miaoshou Town, Yuping Village in Suncun Town, and Yinlong Village in Banshu Town.

Quality Characteristics

The Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum boasts golden yellow flowers with spoon-shaped petals, fully double-petaled, with 230-260 petals arranged in an orderly, tile-like pattern. The medium-sized flowers have a diameter of 7.0-8.0 cm and bloom densely.

The sepals are green and covered in hairs. Once dried and steeped in water, the flowers have an appealing shape and a rich, enduring aroma, making them a popular choice for chrysanthemum tea.

Growing Environment

Jingde County is located in the southeast of Anhui province, at the foot of the northern part of the Huangshan Mountains. It is surrounded by mountains and located in a hilly basin. The county has a subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons, a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and moderate sunlight.

The annual average temperature is 15.2°C, with a frost-free period of 232.3 days per year, an average annual sunshine of 1719.5 hours, and an annual rainfall of 1200-1500mm.

The area where Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemums are grown is located in the gentle slopes of Jingde County at 30° north latitude. The soil is sandy loam with good drainage and rich vegetation.

Jingde was the first batch of cities to create an ecological civilization model and the only county in Anhui province to have been awarded this honor.

The environment in Jingde is suitable for growing Imperial Chrysanthemums, which are widely distributed throughout the county and are an important economic crop for lifting farmers out of poverty.

Jingde County is adjacent to the economically developed regions of Suzhou, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. With the Hefei-Fuzhou High-Speed Railway running north-south and the Wuhu-Huangshan Expressway passing through, the excellent location of Jingde County allows Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum products to reach most cities in China and even be exported overseas within a day.

Value and Effects

The Jingde Imperial Chrysanthemum contains 0.621% chlorogenic acid, 0.55% osmanthus glycoside, and 3.09mg/100g of zinc.

It can stimulate salivation and quench thirst, improve blood circulation, lower cholesterol, suppress the exudation of inflammatory enzymes, promote wound healing and pain relief, and has strong antioxidant effects. It can inhibit the activity of reactive oxygen free radicals and enhance the body’s immunity.

Harvest Time

The flowers are harvested in late October to mid-November, with the best quality period in November.

Storage and Preservation

Store in a cool, dark place. If a large quantity is to be stored, it is recommended to refrigerate.