North Pole apple Coloring Pages

White flowers that bloom from winter to spring! North Pole apple

The North Pole apple is a plant that blooms with lots of flowers from cold winter to warm spring. It looks like a tiny white daisy. You can often find it in gardens and park flower beds!

Why is it called that?

The name "North Pole apple" comes from the North Pole.

• When it is in full bloom, the whole plant gets covered in bright white flowers.

• It looks just like snow covering the North Pole! That is how it got its name. In English, people sometimes call it Chrysanthemum paludosum, which is its science name.

What do the flowers look like?

The North Pole apple flower has a bright yellow center with pure white petals all around it.

• The flowers are about 3 to 5 centimeters wide. They are super cute!

• They love sunlight and open up wide toward the sun.

Cool jagged leaves

The North Pole apple has cool leaves, not just pretty flowers!

• The edges of the leaves are jagged. They look a little bit like garland chrysanthemum leaves!

• They are dark green. The white flowers look so pretty against them!

They bloom for a super long time!

The amazing thing about the North Pole apple is how long it blooms.

• It stays in bloom for almost half a year, from December to June!

• It works very hard to bring pretty colors to cold winter days.

When do they bloom near you?

When they bloom best depends on where you live!

• Warm places: Flowers start popping up around December, and you can see full blooms from March to April.

• Cold places: They wait patiently under the snow in winter. Then, lots of flowers bloom all at once when spring comes!

Flower meanings of the North Pole apple

Flowers have special secret meanings. The North Pole apple has wonderful meanings that fit how it looks!

• "Clean and pure": This comes from its clean, pure white petals.

• "Honest joy": This comes from how happily it blooms after surviving winter.

• "Worthy of love": This comes from its cute look that everyone loves. These are great messages to share when you give flowers to your family or friends!

Super tough against the cold!

Even though it looks cute, the North Pole apple is a very tough plant!

• It can make it through freezing frost and stay alive all winter long.

• It is easy to grow, so it is great for your very first garden!

Make the White Petals Look 3D!

When you color white petals, leaving them plain white looks pretty. But adding a little trick makes your art look like a pro did it!

• Try adding just a tiny bit of light gray or light blue at the base of the petals and where they overlap.

• This makes shadows. It gives your flower a cool 3D look, so each petal pops right out!

Color the Yellow Center to Make It Come Alive!

The middle of the flower is full of pollen.

• First, color the whole center with bright yellow.

• Next, draw tiny orange dots on top. This makes it look just like a real flower!

• Coloring the center so it looks rounded is the key to making it look like a real North Pole apple.

Use Different Greens for the Jagged Leaves!

The leaves of the North Pole apple have lots of cool details to color.

• Try using two colors: dark green and light green.

• Use light green on top and dark green for the hidden parts in shadow. This makes the layered leaves look neat!

• Color carefully along the jagged edges to show how strong and healthy the plant is.

Show the Seasons in the Background!

Changing the background colors changes the feeling of the season.

• Winter Look: Use light blue or gray to give it a cool, crisp feel.

• Spring Look: Add bright yellow or pink around the flowers for a warm, cozy feel. Draw a sun or fill in a big blue sky to finish your very own wonderful flower garden!

Its Name Means "North Pole"!

The name "North Pole" means "North Pole" in English. People say it got this name because so many white flowers bloom all over the plant, making it look like a pure white landscape at the North Pole.

A Happy Flower That Beats the Winter Cold!

Even during the "cold winter season" when many flowers wither away, the North Pole apple blooms with lots of energy without giving in to the chilly wind. It is a hard-working flower that brightens up the garden for a long, long time from winter to spring.

Does It Look Just Like a Marguerite?

Its white petals and the yellow circle in the middle make it look just like another flower called a "Marguerite," right? But the North Pole apple has slightly smaller flowers, and its leaves have a jagged shape. That is how you can tell them apart!

Does It Go to Sleep in the Evening?

The North Pole apple flower loves sunlight. That is why when it gets dark in the evening or when it rains, it closes its petals and acts like it is "going to sleep." When the sun comes out, it opens up wide and bright again!