Sometimes called "mums" or "chrysanths", they are flowering in myriad colours while most other flower varieties are dying.
The Autumn Flower Show held at Whanganui Intermediate School Hall each year provides an opportunity for chrysanthemum growers to show off their best blooms.
This year's show, hosted by the Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club, attracted a crowd of 340 enthusiasts on Saturday.
Society secretary Lyn Hoskyn said there were some beautiful entries from growers in Whanganui, Palmerston North, Levin and Hawera.
"The winners of the champion chrysanthemum bloom prize this year were Stan and Helen Robertson of Palmerston North for their bloom named Golden Gift."