Marsh hibiscus planting and care in the open field near Moscow

Recently, the market for perennial horticultural crops has become noticeably more diverse. No one is surprised to see in the garden plots not only traditional cultures familiar to the Russian eye, but also decorative overseas aliens, who appeared not so long ago, but instantly won the love of Russian gardeners. These plants include marsh hibiscus - a member of the Malvovye family, which attracts attention with its exotic elegant beauty of large bright flowers, the ability to perfectly adapt to the harsh conditions of a temperate climate and remarkably high unpretentiousness. The cultivation of this interesting crop, agrotechnical requirements and basic rules of care will be discussed in the article.

From the history of the plant

A native of comfortable subtropical and tropical latitudes, marsh hibiscus, or herbal, has taken root well in domestic gardens. Fully consistent with its name, as in its homeland, this perennial shrub grows rapidly, blooms luxuriantly and beautifully, if it is provided with the necessary conditions - good moisture and protected from the wind, sunny area. A special attitude to generous watering in these crops caused the emergence of another, very popular name, often used by gardeners - marsh mallow.

Marsh hibiscus: photos and plant features

Hibiscus, revered as a national symbol of many East Asian countries, is famous for its exquisite flowers with bright graceful corollas, colored red-terracotta spots, blooming at the ends of the stems and reaching 12-16 cm in diameter. Spectacular and large green, slightly incised leaves on short stalks retain their decorative effect until the onset of cold weather. The ripe fruit-box, formed after flowering, breaks down into valves filled with many small glossy seeds.

Marsh hibiscus grows up to 2.5-3 m, the width of the bush reaches from 1 to 1.8 m in diameter. Several crops planted around the perimeter quickly turn into a dense picturesque hedge, making the site uniquely beautiful. Despite its southern origin, the plant has high winter hardiness and successfully survives Siberian winters in snow-covered gardens.The presence of an impressive layer of snow is a guarantee of a successful wintering of culture, the life expectancy of which in temperate latitudes reaches 18-23 years. Critical for hibiscus is the lowering of the thermometer to -30˚С. The exotic southerner blooms from early June to the onset of autumn.

Growing

The exactingness of the plant extends only to the amount of vital moisture. For the rest, the culture is surprisingly unpretentious, and anyone can grow it, because swamp hibiscus can feel great in a pot on a balcony, loggia or in an apartment, although it was initially focused on cultivation in the open field.

An ideal place for planting hibiscus is a damp, swampy or well-lit area with slightly acidic or neutral soils located near a reservoir, well-lit by the sun. Partial shading of the area is also possible. In this case, the foliage will be thicker and larger, and the flowering will be slightly poorer.

Reproduction of hibiscus: cuttings

Marsh hibiscus propagates by cuttings and seeds. Both methods are almost equivalent, but cuttings are the simplest and most common among gardeners. Cuttings, suitable young shoots, are cut with a sharp knife in the spring and, having treated them with special preparations that stimulate root formation (for example, Kornevin, Epin, Zircon), root them in a mixture of sand and peat, first placing them in a mini-greenhouse and keeping at home for one and a half to two months. The optimum temperature for better rooting is 23-28˚С. In June, they are planted in open ground. In December, experienced gardeners recommend mulching a rooted seedling with spruce branches, leaf compost or a special non-woven covering material - lutrasil. With the first snowfalls, you can scoop up more snow to the trunk. It will protect the soil from freezing, and young roots from death.

Cuttings can also be carried out in the summer. In this case, rooted cuttings that have turned into seedlings are planted the next year and their chances of successful survival are incomparably greater.

How to grow hibiscus from seeds

In the absence of high-quality planting material, marsh hibiscus is grown from seeds. They are sown in January, after selecting viable ones. Seeds are poured with water and sorted out to the bottom. Then each seed is pierced with a needle to facilitate pecking and placed in a biostimulant solution for several hours. After that, the seeds are dried and planted in a mixture of peat and vermiculite (2: 1), evenly spreading over the surface of the substrate and slightly pressing them. The container is covered with glass or film, creating an impromptu greenhouse with the necessary microclimate. Seedling boxes are placed in a room with an air temperature of + 25˚С and provide heating from below for several hours a day.

Features of seedling care

The seedlings are ventilated daily and the substrate is sprayed with water from a spray bottle to maintain the desired humidity level. After seed germination, the film is removed from the container, leaving the containers in a convenient warm and bright place. Seedlings cannot stand drafts and bright direct sunlight, therefore it is necessary to take care of providing comfortable conditions at this important stage.

The dive of seedlings in individual pots is carried out when 3-5 true leaves appear on the seedlings. At the stage of growing seedlings, hibiscus is not fed, only during transplanting-picking humus is added to the peat-sandy soil, the nutrients of which are enough for the further development of seedlings. These are the rules for the propagation of such a culture as marsh hibiscus. Growing from seeds or cuttings is not associated with special difficulties, but the plant obtained by cuttings blooms 1-2 years earlier.

Fortified seedlings are planted in a garden bed only when the soil warms up well, and the threat of spring frosts has finally passed.If you plan to grow in a potted version, then the volume of the container with each transplant should increase in diameter by 1.5-2 cm.

Marsh hibiscus: planting and care. Photo

Before planting hibiscus in open ground, you need to take care of the preparation of the site. Dig a planting hole corresponding to the size of the root system of the seedling. The top fertile soil layer is mixed with leaf compost or humus, which can be successfully replaced with 30-40 grams of complex mineral fertilizer. It is important to remember that overfeeding with nutrients is detrimental to a crop such as marsh hibiscus. Planting and caring for a plant involves a certain restraint in feeding: the lack of fertilizer is insignificant for it, while excessive fertilization will immediately affect the hibiscus with a noticeable loss of decorativeness. The best nutritional option for planting is still high-quality organic matter.

The pit is filled by a third with the prepared earthen mixture, pouring it with a slide, placing a seedling in it, spreading the roots along the embankment and filling it with earth, after which the soil is well compacted and generously watered with warm water. To avoid moisture loss, a small earthen roller is arranged around the seedling to retain water. During the week, the seedling is watered daily. This will minimize the stress of planting and help it take root faster. The first two winters, the young plant is covered for the winter, using special materials, roofing material or spruce branches. A young shrub blooms for the first time in the 3-4th year.

Care: what a gardener needs to know

The shrub successfully tolerates formative cuttings and maintains a given shape throughout the season, which is especially appreciated by garden designers. This procedure is carried out in late winter or early spring, before the onset of sap flow and swelling of the kidneys. Along with the formation of the crown, pruning is also of a sanitary nature: freed from sick, dried and thickening shoots, the plants develop better and more confidently, delighting gardeners with generous flowering. Like many garden plants, hibiscus requires traditional maintenance, consisting of required watering, loosening the soil in the near-trunk circles to help aerate the roots, and periodic weeding.

Top dressing: when and how to fertilize

Regular feeding contributes to good crop growth. Marsh hibiscus, the care of which is not burdensome, should receive nutrients twice a season: nitrogen fertilizers (for example, humus or infusion of rotted manure) in the spring and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in the fall. Nitrogen stimulates crop growth, while phosphorus and potassium help plant tissues survive harsh winters.

What is trimming for?

The first pruning of hibiscus is carried out when the shrub reaches 0.6 m in height. It is shortened by half its height, thereby stimulating active branching and foliage formation. The main formative pruning of the culture is carried out by the end of winter, cutting out dry flower stalks, old stems and leaving the woody part of the shrub. Note that pinching and pruning are mandatory procedures, which cannot be ignored, since the hibiscus will stretch upward, will not gain the required amount of green mass, i.e., it will significantly reduce decorativeness.

These are the main stages of caring for such an exotic plant as marsh hibiscus. Growing this beautiful culture is a simple procedure and is within the power of the most ignorant gardener.

The indoor flower loved by all grandmothers is a Chinese rose or hibiscus; in recent years, you can often see it in garden plots. Thanks to breeders, hybrids have been bred that can grow in the open field of the middle zone of the country.

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Beautifully flowering plants attract many gardeners who want to start growing this exotic. For a suburban area, it is worth choosing the type you like: grassy, ​​tree-like or shrub.

In regions with a temperate climate, there are several hibiscus for growing in a flower garden in the country:

• trifoliate - an annual medicinal plant. Blooms from June until frost. The flowers are not as luxurious as in other species, but they are an excellent honey plant;
• Syrian (more often called garden or tree) - a shrub that grows up to 3-5 meters, winters well in the southern regions, in the middle lane a young plant requires shelter for the winter;
• marsh - an ornamental shrub with beautiful leaves, during flowering is covered with bright inflorescences reaching 16 cm in diameter. Blooms from regrowth of shoots to frost. It tolerates cold temperatures up to -20-25 degrees;
• herbaceous hibiscus - most suitable for growing in the middle lane. Beautiful large flowers (up to 40 cm in diameter) adorn the site for a long time. For the winter, the aboveground part dies off, and the roots require shelter.

All types of hibiscus are beautiful plants, they are distinguished by bright, large flowers that can decorate the site all summer.

Features of growing in the suburbs

Observing some rules, even a novice gardener can grow hibiscus in the Moscow region.

Considering that the winters of the middle zone are often characterized by both severe frosts and prolonged thaws, it is worth choosing a growing method. You can take into consideration several:

• seedling annual;
• perennial, capable of withstanding low temperatures without damage and freezing;
• hibiscus, grown in a tub, which is transferred when cold weather sets in;
• rhizomes dug up every fall. Stores well in a cool dry place until next spring.

When choosing a plant for a summer residence, you need to know that hibiscus with simple inflorescences are most resistant to low temperatures. If it is decided to grow varieties with double flowers, then without high-quality shelter, all the work can go to waste, the bush will freeze out.

Young shoots begin to grow at the end of May, when the average daily temperature is about 15 degrees. In order to form a flowering shoot, hibiscus needs about three months, so the first buds will appear in August, but the plant will bloom until frost.

To get flowers in the early stages, in the spring, it is worth building a greenhouse from film over the bush. Thus, the flowering period can be brought closer by 2-3 weeks, sometimes by a month.

When growing hibiscus in tubs, remember that during the budding and flowering period, the container cannot be turned or moved.

Both the dug out rhizomes and tub plants are stored at a temperature not exceeding 10-15 degrees, in a bright, dry room. It is possible to grow hibiscus in this way, taking into account correct pruning and dressing, up to 20 years. The method is good for terry varieties that freeze out most often.

How to choose planting material

Having decided to buy hibiscus, first of all, you need to pay attention to local nurseries that grow ornamental plants. It is from them that high-quality planting material is acquired, acclimatized and adapted to local conditions.

Hybrid species bought in another region or cataloged, even the most exquisitely beautiful, can be a disservice. Either they will freeze out, or they will wipe out in the first winter after planting.

When buying, you should clarify how tall the plant will be, the conditions for good survival and ways of care. Particular attention is paid to the root system, so it is better to purchase the plant not in a container. The roots should be strong, well developed, without decaying branches.

It is better to choose an individual not younger than 2-3 years old. At this age, a period of adaptation to the cold season has already passed, he will be able to show greater frost resistance, he will more easily transfer acclimatization in a new place.

Popular varieties

It is better to buy several bushes with different, well-matched colors. For example, you can choose:

• Syrian Blue Chiffon is new. Pure blue flowers turning into deep blue. Requires shelter for the winter or tub cultivation;
• frost-resistant and long-flowering variety Duc de Branat, formed in the form of a ball, looks great in any combination with garden plantings;
• all chiffon varieties look great - Lavender Chiffon, White Chiffon, China Chiffon, Pink Chiffon.

Most often, bush species are grown, forming in the shape of a ball. The petals of the buds are double or even along the edges of the most bizarre color, of different sizes.

Seat selection and landing

Considering the southern origin of hibiscus, a sunny, wind-protected place is chosen for permanent growth. Light, well-drained soils will allow the flower to take root and adapt in no time.

Planting material does not require special preparation. Unless the roots are soaked in a root solution. Planting hibiscus in the garden is best in spring. So over the summer, he will get comfortable in a new place, grow new roots and prepare for winter.

The planting pit is prepared with the expectation of a powerful root system and the possibility of its further growth in loose soil. A drainage layer and a nutrient mixture consisting of sod and leafy soil, sand and humus with the addition of bone meal or superphosphate are laid on the bottom.

Having poured out half a bucket of water, a plant is planted on a soil cushion in such a way that the upper tier of roots will be located at ground level, only slightly sprinkled with soil.

Gradually fill the entire planting hole, carefully compacting and watering. This does not form voids at the roots. After the bush is planted, it is slightly spud and mulched to retain moisture.

Hibiscus grows well with a neighbor like a rose. Having picked up the colors, you can get an original composition of bright buds. A beautiful free-standing, well-formed bush.

It is recommended to plant lavender nearby, so you can escape from the worst enemy of roses and hibiscus - aphids.

Plant care

After planting, caring for a hibiscus consists of weeding, loosening the trunk circle and applying fertilizers.

The plant loves feeding with nitrogen and iron-containing fertilizers, but it is not recommended to overfeed it either. It is better to take ready-made mixtures of micronutrient fertilizers for ornamental flowering shrubs with a high phosphorus content and prepare the solution yourself.

For better flowering, top dressing is carried out several times per season. The first is in early spring, the second is during the budding period, and the third is after flowering. At the end of the season, for better wintering, the plant is fed with potash fertilizers.

Hibiscus loves regular watering, but without fanaticism. It does not tolerate stagnant moisture at the roots. In the summer heat, it is recommended to pour about 5 liters daily.
Watered only with warm, settled water. A cold shower has a negative effect on the plant, the bush can shed its buds. But spraying with warm water has a beneficial effect on flowering. A combination of fertilizing with watering is possible.

After water procedures, the trunk circle is mulched with chopped straw, peat chips or old sawdust.

In the spring, a bush is formed by cutting out excess branches. Thus, fresh growth is stimulated, where new flower ovaries are formed. Shoots are shortened to 2-3 buds. The first pruning is done one year after planting.

Pests and diseases

Hibiscus is extremely rare. Most often due to improper care. For example, if the soil is too salty, leaves may fall at the bottom of the bush. Excess nitrogen will lead to fattening and will not produce flowers on the plant.

Soil depletion, waterlogging or drought, lack of mulch, strong winds or drafts are critical.

The bush is not susceptible to attack by pests, unless there is an infected plant nearby. Spider mites are common. Aphids, thrips or whiteflies quickly colonize tub or potted hibiscus.

If pests are detected, insecticides are used.

Wintering and preparation for it

The main test for hibiscus is to survive in the winter cold, but it is possible to overcome them, accordingly preparing the plant for low temperatures.

Low-winter, terry or varieties brought from other regions are best grown in tubs and harvested for the winter. The same rule is followed if the variety is unknown. The plant is dug up, placed in a container, and stored in a cool, light place.

Older plants, both herbaceous and bushy, do not require strong shelter. Sometimes they are not insulated at all, it is enough just to huddle and mulch the trunk circles.

Preparing for the winter of young specimens is different.

So herbaceous varieties are cut to a height of 8-10 cm, followed by hilling and mulching with peat chips, old foliage or chopped straw.

Shrub hibiscus is tied with a covering material, burlap, adding spruce or pine spruce branches. Together with insulation, it will protect against rodents.

The older the plant, the less attention it requires during wintering. Old, never transplanted bushes can overwinter without consequences, not covered at all. But the first 4-5 years after planting, special care is required before the onset of low temperatures.

Marsh hibiscus (herbal) - planting, care, cultivation, features

One of the most common mallow species is the marsh hibiscus. It has a beautiful flower with pink, purple or terracotta spots near the base of the corolla up to 16 centimeters in diameter. This is an unpretentious, frost-resistant, perennial plant that does not need frequent feeding, but only requires a lot of water.

Swamp Hibiscus is a tall evergreen flowering shrub and has two important basic requirements for a breeder - a sunny location and enough water. Therefore, it is preferable to choose the sunny side for the landing site without darkening with wet, swampy soil, which is why it got its name - marsh. If there is a pond or stream nearby, this will be a big plus for its growth.

How is the planting of this subspecies of hibiscus done?

Planting plants in open ground.

First of all, you need to find a sunny and humid place for planting, after which the soil must be pre-fertilized, you can use a mullein (fermented manure solution), mix the soil thoroughly. Fertilizer will promote good growth of the plant, since it can reach a height of two or even three meters. Having lowered the hibiscus into the hole, you need to thoroughly water and tamp the soil. Maintain moist soil near the planted shrubbery.

Breeding by cuttings

If you wish, you can grow hibiscus yourself, you can propagate it by cuttings. They are cut from the tops of a young growth with two or three internodes. The cut site must be treated with a growth regulator. Fill the pot with fertilizer (you can use half-and-half sand and peat) for the cutting. It is necessary to make a hole, no more than 10 centimeters deep and plant a cutting. You must always maintain the condition of the soil, make a humid environment, put it in a lighted place, but without actively exposing the plant to the sun.

The roots should take root within 60 days, after which the young plant should be planted in the ground. In order for the bush to be more branched and not very tall, you need to prune and pinch, this will give activity to a denser growth and the number of flowers. To do this, you can trim almost half the height of the bush.

Seed breeding

Seeds of marsh hibiscus can be collected on their own, a flower that has bloomed does not need to be picked, leave it on the bush so that the seeds in the pod ripen and form. Recommendations for growing are reduced to sowing seedlings in the spring with preliminary soaking and germination. You can sow in February - March, when the last frosts have passed.There is also a little secret, in order for the seeds to sprout well, you need to make an incision on the edge of the seed. There are two planting options, you can in a pot, or directly into the ground. If we grow it in a pot, then we make it greenhouse conditions and put it in a bright and sunny place and water the soil well so that there is no dry crust on the soil. You can observe the fruits by the middle of summer and admire them until the onset of autumn.

At the end of November, we cut off the dying shoots almost at the root, leaving 10-15 centimeters, you can spud it with earth or foliage.

Swamp Hibiscus Care

From early spring to early autumn, you need to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers that contain nitrogen. When the development and growth time of the plant completes its cycle, mulch can be applied to cover the base of the plant. This will protect the hibiscus in winter and reduce weed growth. Mulch consists of one or several components, such as sawdust, tree bark, straw, compost, grass. You can also use artificial materials for this, it can be paper or cardboard.

Another very important point, do not overdo it with fertilizers, because with an excess of them, the plant will not bloom, and vice versa, dense foliage will prevail. The absence of flowering is also influenced by such factors as lack of sufficient lighting, shade, and low watering of the tree's soil.

Hibiscus is no exception to the rule and, like any plant, it can be affected by pests such as aphids and ticks. The plant is either transplanted or treated with an insecticide solution (a preparation for fighting small insects and other pests). In order to get rid of them, it is best to transplant the plant, having worked it out with a special solution.

Marsh hibiscus and care for it

Hibiscus is a plant that belongs to the Malvov family and grows in the subtropics and tropics. One of the most common varieties is the herbal hibiscus (also called the marsh hibiscus). Its flowers reach a size of 12-18cm. The color range is varied: from yellow to dark purple with spots at the base of the corolla. The flowers are large, without a pronounced odor. The leaves are light green and slightly petiolate. Plant height can be up to 2 meters if planted in open ground.

Hibiscus is common in many countries around the world, which is why it has several names. In Ukraine and Russia, it can also be called a tea rose. In Hawaii, hibiscus has a great name - "the flower of beautiful women." It is also called the "Chinese rose". At the moment, there are about 200 varieties of marsh hibiscus alone, so it cannot be ruled out that far from all the names of this plant are listed above.

Content:

• Reproduction and planting
• Caring for hibiscus marsh
• Pests and diseases

There are two ways to breed marsh hibiscus:

Propagation by cuttings is one of the simplest and most common methods. Even in the summer, the gardener cuts cuttings and processes them with means to stimulate growth. At the next stage, the cuttings are placed in a special mixture (made of peat and sand), where over time the cutting will take root. To do this, it must be watered with warm water and do not keep the pot in a cold place.

Seed propagation is also a fairly simple procedure and in some ways less labor intensive.

Seeds are sown from January to March. Planting takes place in the soil of peat and sand. In order for the seeds to begin, the container is closed with a special glass so that the temperature for the plant does not drop below 25 degrees. Periodically, the plant needs to be ventilated and fertilized to accelerate growth. As soon as the leaves are visible in the pot, they are immediately dived into separate containers. The downside of this reproduction is that the plant will bloom no earlier than after 3 years.

Hibiscus plants are not whimsical.They do not require a lot of sunlight, but not in dim lighting they may not bloom. Also, the flower does not like direct sunlight. That is why western or eastern windows would be ideal. It may also be on the south side, but then it may be necessary to protect from ultraviolet radiation, depending on how much the sun's rays affect the flowerpot.

The room temperature must reach the markings of at least 24 degrees. If the flowerpot is planted in the ground, this figure may be slightly lower. If the temperature reaches over 30 degrees, you need to shade the plants with additional means.

The soil for hibiscus should be loose and saturated with humus. It is advisable to feed hibiscus from spring to autumn once a week. In winter, once a month is enough.

In the warm season, you need to water the flower often and abundantly. In winter, moderate watering is enough. Water must be at room temperature and settled. If there is not enough water for the hibiscus, then it will begin to lose leaves and disappear.

If the care of the plant is correct, then perhaps the gardener will not recognize such problems as pests and diseases. Hibiscus is not prone to all sorts of diseases. But the possibility of breeding parasites cannot be ruled out.

The most common are aphids and ticks. In order to get rid of them, it is best to transplant the plant, having worked it out with a special solution. The main thing to remember is that the drug should not have an oil base, since the plant cannot always withstand such treatment without consequences in its growth.

Due to a lack of nutrients or watering, the leaves of the hibiscus will curl and the flowers will not be able to bloom. If the leaves dry and fly around the base of the flowerpot, then it is sick with chlorosis, that is, it is oversaturated with chlorine and calcium.

The best prevention against any disease is proper watering and temperature conditions, as well as a moderate amount of feeding at any time of the year.

Marsh hibiscus is primarily a beautiful plant, therefore it is most often used for the interior of the garden or for creating home comfort. It will decorate any home and, with proper care, can please the eye for several decades.

In some eastern countries, hibiscus is used as a herb, on the basis of which various medicinal and common teas are made. Hibiscus tea is made from hibiscus in Ukraine and Russia.

In cosmetology, hibiscus flowers are used to create oils and products for skin rejuvenation. Not only the flowers of herbal hibiscus, but also its root are successfully used in medicine. It is one of the best anti-inflammatory agents in the body, as well as antipyretic.

As you can see from the above, marsh hibiscus is not just a beautiful and unpretentious plant, but also very useful. Every gardening enthusiast should have it in his collection.

Video about the correct sowing of marsh hibiscus seeds:

Marsh hibiscus is a perennial evergreen shrub in your garden!

Hibiscus is a perennial shrub (tree) with bright flowers, belonging to the Maltovy family. There are about 300 types of hibiscus. A plant native to the subtropics and tropics of Indonesia, China, Fiji.

The most widespread among the species is marsh hibiscus. It can be grown not only in an apartment, but also in a garden or an open greenhouse. I fell in love with gardeners thanks to the large and bright flowers that delight all year round. It's also pretty easy to clean.

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Table of contents:

• Characteristics, description of marsh hibiscus
• Marsh hibiscus - planting and care
• Reproduction
• Diseases and pests. Control methods
• Photo
• Useful video

Characteristics, description of marsh hibiscus

Marsh hibiscus conquers indoor plant lovers with its appearance. It is very bright and will be a decoration for your home or office.

Root system

Marsh hibiscus has a fairly powerful and well-developed root system.This is due to the fact that in nature the plant can grow up to 3 m in height with a well-developed crown.

Leaves

The surface of the leaf is glossy, the lower part is pubescent. Leaves are heart-shaped with jagged edges.

Flowers

The flowering period is quite long. It starts in early spring and lasts until mid-autumn. The flowers are bright, they are bright red, lilac and purple with carmine spots at the base. The corolla reaches 15 cm in diameter. Flowers bloom for one day, wither and fall in the evening.

A fruit is formed in place of the flowers. It is a box with five leaves. Inside contains a large number of pubescent brownish seeds. They have a light woody aroma with a wine tinge.

Trunk

The stem is straight, the lower part is lignified. The bark is dark brown.

Marsh hibiscus - planting and care

The plant is distinguished by its endurance, even in spite of its heat-loving nature. The plant does not cause much trouble.

Landing

After purchasing the plant, it is necessary to ensure quarantine for 10-14 days. During this time, it will get used to the new place. After quarantine, you can transplant into new soil. Fertilized soil is required for planting.

In the summer months, you can plant marsh hibiscus in the garden. The place should be sunny and well hydrated. Transfer

A young plant is transplanted annually, an adult - once every 3-4 years. The most suitable time for a transplant is the beginning of May. When replanting, the soil around the rhizome is not removed. The entire earthen lump is transplanted into a new pot with the addition of fresh soil. In the pot of an adult shrub, the topsoil is replaced annually.

When transplanting, drainage is placed on the bottom of the pot. You can use expanded clay or chipped red brick.

Priming

The earthen mixture is light and nutritious. In a ratio of 4: 3: 1: 1 mixes:

• sod land,
• leafy land,
• humus,
• sand.

Chopped charcoal can be added to the prepared mixture. It will prevent root system disease. Bone meal is added as fertilizer.

Watering

During the spring, summer and fall months, you need to ensure regular and abundant watering. Before watering, you need to try the top layer of soil with your hand, it should dry out a little. From the end of autumn and throughout the winter, moderate watering is required, once every 5-7 days is enough.

For irrigation, it is advisable to use settled water at room temperature. Excess water must be poured out of the pan 20-30 minutes after watering.

Air humidity

The plant is regularly sprayed with warm water. Thanks to this procedure, dust is removed from the green mass, the leaves are cleaned. It is also the prevention of pests such as spider mites. In winter, the leaves can be gently wiped with a damp cloth.

Top dressing / fertilization

During the flowering period, it is monthly fed with mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen. In the winter months, apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium at half the dosage once a month. You need to feed the shrub after moistening the soil.

Light mode

Marsh hibiscus loves bright, diffused light. Direct rays of the sun can scorch the delicate foliage. The flower feels most comfortable on the east or west side. If the pot with the plant is near the southern windows, then this place should be shaded. In summer, you can take the flower out to the balcony or garden.

In winter, daylight hours should be at least 10 hours. Additional lighting is provided to ensure a comfortable environment.

In hibiscus, in insufficient light, the flowers become small or stop flowering altogether.

Thermal conditions

In spring and summer, the temperature is favorable - 19-23 degrees. In autumn, the temperature is lowered to 17-19 degrees. In winter, the plant is comfortable at a temperature of 15-17 degrees. At lower temperatures, shedding of foliage occurs.

Life span

With proper care, the life span of a shrub will be 20 to 30 years.

Bloom

The first flowers appear in early spring. Throughout summer and early autumn, bright flowers bloom on the bush. With proper care, the inflorescences reach 12-15 cm in diameter.

Pruning

The crown is trimmed for a decorative look. This procedure is carried out when the plant grows to 60 cm. It is advisable to prune in winter, during the dormant period. Also, in the process of pruning, dried branches are removed. The pruned branches can be used to grow a new plant.

Reproduction

Cuttings are the easiest way to reproduce. In the spring, twigs are cut and rooted in containers of water or wet sand. After 10-14 days, after the roots appear, the cuttings are planted in a pot.

Growing hibiscus from seeds is as follows. Before planting, the seeds are soaked for 12 hours in a solution of a growth biostimulator - epine, after which they are sown in a seedling box. For seeds, mix in equal proportions torah and sand.

The seedling box is covered with glass and placed in a place with a temperature of 25-27 degrees. Periodically, the glass is lifted to spray the soil and ventilate.

After the appearance of 2-3 leaves, the young seedling dives into a small pot. A plant grown from seed blooms for the first time after 3 years.

Diseases and pests. Control methods

With a lack of nutrients in the soil, or insufficient watering, buds and leaves are discarded. To eliminate the problem, transplant into new soil or replace the top layer and ensure regular watering.

When new leaves turn yellow and fall off, you need to pay attention to the quality of the water that is being irrigated. This indicates a high chlorine content. Water for irrigation must be settled within 1-2 days.

If flowers do not appear for a long time, then the problem is an excess of fertilizers in the soil. It may also be too high temperature or lack of light. The problem can be eliminated by stopping feeding and ensuring the proper temperature regime.

In a cold and damp room, the root system can rot, which will lead to the death of the plant.

Dry air can cause spider mites and scale insects to appear. You can remove them using a soapy solution with the addition of alcohol. If the defeat turned out to be abundant, then only the use of chemicals will help get rid of.

Marsh hibiscus is easy to care for. He rarely gets sick and has a long life span. It also has bright greenery and very beautiful leaves. Thanks to these qualities, marsh hibiscus is so fond of gardeners.

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Marsh hibiscus and care for it

Hibiscus is a plant that belongs to the Malvov family and grows in the subtropics and tropics. One of the most common varieties is the herbal hibiscus (also called the marsh hibiscus). Its flowers reach a size of 12-18cm. The color range is varied: from yellow to dark purple with spots at the base of the corolla. The flowers are large, without a pronounced odor. The leaves are light green and slightly petiolate. Plant height can be up to 2 meters if planted in open ground.

Hibiscus is common in many countries around the world, which is why it has several names. In Ukraine and Russia, it can also be called a tea rose. In Hawaii, hibiscus has a great name - "the flower of beautiful women." It is also called the "Chinese rose". At the moment, there are about 200 varieties of only marsh hibiscus, so it cannot be ruled out that not all the names of this plant are listed above.

Reproduction and planting

There are two ways to breed marsh hibiscus:

Propagation by cuttings is one of the simplest and most common methods. Even in the summer, the gardener cuts cuttings and processes them with means to stimulate growth. At the next stage, the cuttings are placed in a special mixture (made of peat and sand), where over time the cutting will take root. To do this, it must be watered with warm water and do not keep the pot in a cold place.

Seed propagation is also a fairly simple procedure and in some ways less labor intensive.

Seeds are sown from January to March. Planting takes place in the soil of peat and sand. In order for the seeds to begin, the container is closed with a special glass so that the temperature for the plant does not drop below 25 degrees. Periodically, the plant needs to be ventilated and fertilized to accelerate growth. As soon as the leaves are visible in the pot, they are immediately dived into separate containers. The downside of this reproduction is that the plant will bloom no earlier than after 3 years.

Swamp hibiscus care

Hibiscus plants are not whimsical. They do not require a lot of sunlight, but not in dim lighting they may not bloom. Also, the flower does not like direct sunlight. That is why western or eastern windows would be ideal. It may also be on the south side, but then it may be necessary to protect against ultraviolet radiation, depending on how much the sun's rays affect the flowerpot.

The room temperature must reach the markings of at least 24 degrees. If the flowerpot is planted in the ground, this figure may be slightly lower. If the temperature reaches over 30 degrees, you need to shade the plants with additional means.

The soil for hibiscus should be loose and saturated with humus. It is advisable to feed hibiscus from spring to autumn once a week. In winter, once a month is enough.

In the warm season, you need to water the flower often and abundantly. In winter, moderate watering is enough. Water must be at room temperature and settled. If there is not enough water for the hibiscus, then it will begin to lose leaves and disappear.

Pests and diseases

If the care of the plant is correct, then perhaps the gardener will not recognize such problems as pests and diseases. Hibiscus is not prone to all sorts of diseases. But the possibility of breeding parasites cannot be ruled out.

The most common are aphids and mites. In order to get rid of them, it is best to transplant the plant by working it out with a special solution. The main thing to remember is that the drug should not have an oil base, since the plant cannot always withstand such treatment without consequences in its growth.

Due to a lack of nutrients or watering, the leaves of the hibiscus will curl and the flowers will not be able to bloom. If the leaves dry and fly around the base of the flowerpot, then it is sick with chlorosis, that is, it is oversaturated with chlorine and calcium.

The best prevention against any disease is proper watering and temperature conditions, as well as a moderate amount of feeding at any time of the year.

Marsh hibiscus is primarily a beautiful plant, therefore it is most often used for the interior of the garden or for creating home comfort. It will decorate any home and, with proper care, can please the eye for several decades.

In some eastern countries, hibiscus is used as a herb, on the basis of which various medicinal and common teas are made. Hibiscus tea is made from hibiscus in Ukraine and Russia.

In cosmetology, hibiscus flowers are used to create oils and skin rejuvenation products. Not only the flowers of herbal hibiscus, but also its root are successfully used in medicine. It is one of the best anti-inflammatory agents in the body, as well as antipyretic.

As you can see from the above, marsh hibiscus is not just a beautiful and unpretentious plant, but also very useful.Every gardening enthusiast should have it in his collection.

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Hibiscus belongs to the Malvov family. It looks like a compact tree or an evergreen shrub, in natural conditions its height can be more than three meters. The plant loves hot and humid climates and is native to South China and Asia. Garden varieties of hibiscus are frost-hardy and unpretentious, but growing them in the open field requires compliance with certain rules of care.

1 Varieties and description

Syrian hibiscus Diana

Garden hibiscus is distinguished by green ovoid leaves with pointed edges and funnel-shaped flowers of various shades (from white to purple).

There are about 200 varieties of hibiscus, but only a few are suitable for growing in the garden:

1. 1. Syrian hibiscus. It grows at a slow pace and blooms only in the fourth year of its life. Plants are distinguished by green leaves and flowers of various colors. The most famous varieties of this species are:

• Diana. The tree-like plant can reach a height of two meters, it is distinguished by snow-white petals with wavy edges.
• Pink Giant. The shrub has pink flowers with purple blotches at the base of the petals.
• Vayelith Ilar Double. The bush is distinguished by double purple-blue flowers with red blotches in the middle.

2. Trinity hibiscus. The plant is about one meter high, with a branched stem, lush petiolate foliage and small yellow flowers. The flowering period is quite long (about 30 days), flowers bloom in the morning for only a few hours.

3. Hybrid hibiscus. It was bred on the basis of marsh, bright red and holly hibiscus. Herbaceous perennial plants have large flowers. The most popular varieties include:

• Youth. The plant is about one and a half meters high, it is distinguished by weakly branched stems, yellow-green foliage and pink flowers with a white bottom in the form of tulips.
• Late. A compact shrub about one meter high with jagged oval-arrow-shaped leaves and crimson-pink flowers in the form of bells with a lilac shade.
• Porcelain pink. A shrub more than one meter high with branched yellow-green stems, deeply incised leaves and large bell-shaped light pink flowers with a white throat.

4. Swamp hibiscus. It is a perennial cold-resistant plant that can withstand frosts of thirty degrees. It is distinguished by smooth olive-colored leaves and large inflorescences of a pink-red saturated shade with black blotches at the base.

5. Herbaceous hibiscus. It is a thermophilic plant with three-meter straight shoots, large leaves and inflorescences of various shades (from white to crimson). Blooms from August to September. The most popular varieties:

• Copper King. A small bushy plant of a rounded shape, its height is just over one meter. Differs in openwork maple-shaped leaves and large pink flowers with a crimson-red core.
• Old Yella. A meter-long bush with green pinnate maple-shaped leaves, in bright light they can have a purple hue. The flowers are large in size with wavy petals and a red core, be white or cream in color.

Hibiscus Chinese rose is suitable for indoor cultivation. The tree-like shrub can reach two meters in height, its dark leaves have serrated edges, and single buds, when opened, are similar in shape to a bowl. Flowers can be either simple or double, their color is varied (white, yellow, red or pink). One bud only blooms for two days, however, if you properly care for the Chinese rose, you can increase the duration of its flowering.

Hibiscus chinese rose

Garden jasmine shrub (chubushnik): features of planting and care in the open field

2 Planting and care

Growing hibiscus in a summer cottage will not be difficult. They plant it in a semi-confined place. Saplings are planted in open ground in spring, when night frosts pass. The planting hole should be several times the size of the plant roots. Drainage is laid out at the bottom of the pit (broken brick can be used), then a layer of sand, compost and again a layer of sand are poured.

The seedling is carefully placed in the planting hole and sprinkled with soil. It should consist of equal parts of sand, peat and turf. When planting, the seedlings are not deeply buried: their root collar should only be slightly sprinkled with earth. The planted plant is spud and watered.

Chinese rose (hibiscus): features of growing and care at home

2.1 Watering, mulching and fertilizing

Watering garden hibiscus is necessary after the topsoil dries. In the hot season, watering should be daily, and in the cool period, the number of procedures is reduced.

After watering, the soil should be loosened and weeds removed to provide air for the roots of the plant. To reduce the appearance of weeds and prevent moisture evaporation, the trunk circle is mulched with dry peat or sawdust.

In the summer, when there is an active growing season, hibiscus is fed once every two weeks. As a top dressing, fertilizers are used for flowering plants with a high content of phosphorus and nitrogen.

Features of growing nemesia from seeds and further care in the open field

2.2 Pruning and preparation for wintering

Pruning of street hibiscus is carried out in early spring, weak and damaged branches are removed. During the flowering period, faded buds are removed to activate the emergence of new ones.

For the winter, garden hibiscus is covered; for this, a frame is erected around the plant and Agrotex is pulled over it. In regions where the air temperature can drop below minus ten degrees Celsius, for example, in the Moscow region or in the Urals, hibiscus hibernate in cool rooms. To do this, they are dug up and placed in suitable containers, and in the spring they are again transplanted into open ground.

2.3 Reproduction

Reproduction of hibiscus garden by cuttings

Most often, garden hibiscus at home is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The grafting method consists of the following steps:

• A healthy shoot is cut from an adult plant with a sharp pruner and cut into ten-centimeter segments, each of them should have several internodes. The lower leaves are removed from the cutting, and the upper leaves are left.
• Before planting, the cuttings are treated with a growth stimulant, you can use Kornevin.
• The cuttings are planted in a container and covered with foil (the soil is prepared the same as for seed propagation).
• After rooting (this happens about a month later), the cuttings are transplanted into separate containers for growing.
• The cuttings are looked after until a strong bush is formed, then they are pinched and planted in open ground.

Seed propagation takes place as follows:

• Mature seeds are harvested from the plant; they should be brown. You can sow them from the beginning of winter until March.
• Before sowing, the seeds are kept for 40 minutes in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 100 ml of water).
• After processing, the seeds are sown in containers with soil consisting of an equal amount of peat and sand, and covered with plastic wrap.
• The film is removed daily to ventilate and moisten the planting material. The germination temperature should be within 26 degrees Celsius.
• When the first leaves appear, the seedlings dive into separate containers. At the end of spring, they are planted in open ground.

Hybrid varieties of hibiscus should not be propagated by seed, as they lose all maternal characteristics.

2.4 Pests and diseases

During the dry season, when the garden hibiscus will experience a lack of moisture, it can be attacked by spider mites. They settle on the underside of leaves and form a cobweb. You can get rid of them with the help of drugs such as Agrovertin or Fitoverm. You can fight spider mites and folk remedies: once a week, the plant is treated with water with the addition of any essential oils (5 drops per 1 liter of water).

The defeat of the plant by a spider mite

Hibiscus bushes can infect aphids. When this insect appears, sticky secretions appear on the foliage of the hibiscus, and over time it deforms. To get rid of the pest, the leaves are wiped with soapy water, and then the plant is treated according to the instructions with drugs such as Iskra or Aktara.

Aphids on hibiscus

Chlorosis is considered a common disease of hibiscus garden; as a result of its defeat, the leaves lose their color, turn yellow and fall off. Chlorosis is caused by a lack of iron and nitrogen in the soil. To eliminate the disease, the plant is fed with fertilizers, which include the necessary trace elements.

Chlorosis of hibiscus leaves