Planting site, soil
The best place for culture is considered to be the shaded areas on the personal plot. With constant exposure to direct sunlight on the bushes, they will begin to lose their decorative properties and quickly fade.
The soil for planting must meet certain requirements:
- be fortified with nutrients;
- loose enough;
- easy to retain moisture.
Violation of the rules specified in the description entails slowing down and stopping the development of culture. The best option is considered a personal plot with an artificial reservoir, near which flowers are planted.
Important! Before planting a rosemary flower, the pit is filled with a mixture of humus and garden soil. Wood ash, superphosphate are added to the ground. Only such a composition is considered optimal for the normal development of culture.
Only such a composition is considered optimal for the normal development of culture.
Planting from seeds
Seed propagation is used in rare cases due to the complexity of the procedure. After planting in open ground, young individuals will give the first buds no earlier than 3-4 years later. To get a seed, during flowering, several inflorescences are left on the bushes and wait for them to fully ripen. Then it is collected and dried.
Important! In October-November, seed should be planted at a depth of 2 cm, seedlings will appear in the spring. After the young grows up and gets stronger, it can be transplanted to any area in the garden.
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Planting seedlings
Planting and care in the open field of a buzulnik begins with the selection of seed. It is planted in seedling boxes at a minimum depth, sprinkled with soil and sent to a room with diffused lighting and a constant temperature of 20-23 degrees.
It is not difficult to take care of young shoots: it is enough to observe the temperature regime and water the substrate in a timely manner.
Important! Strengthened and grown young growth is transplanted in May. Small pits are dug on the site in advance, they are filled with a nutrient composition. After planting, the bushes are watered
After planting, the bushes are watered.
Description of Iberis: varieties and varieties
The plant includes many subspecies, the height of which reaches 10-45 cm. The culture is distinguished by a squat tree-like base and has green shoots that are directed upward. Some Iberis flowers have branches spread horizontally.
Iberis has excellent decorative properties
The plant has narrow, oblong leaves of a rich emerald color. Flowering begins in May and lasts two months. The bushes are decorated with many buds. Iberis flowers are small, they are placed on the plant in bunches. They can be of different colors - white, purple, red, lilac or pink.
After pollination, small pods filled with seeds appear on the bushes. Within 2-4 years, they can be used for planting.
According to the lifespan, Iberises are annual and perennial. The first group includes umbellate and bitter Iberis.
Bitter Iberis has pubescent stems that reach 30 cm in height. The leaves of the plant are small, pointed. The bushes are decorated with small white flowers.
Umbellate Iberis has a branched structure. Its stems are not covered with fluff. The plant reaches a height of 40 cm. It is decorated with white inflorescences, which are present on the bushes for up to 3 weeks. Iberis umbellate varieties Pomegranate Ice has spectacular white-red buds.
The plant has many varieties
Perennials include the following types of plants:
- Iberis is evergreen. This is one of the most common varieties that can be used to decorate any garden. The culture is characterized by many white inflorescences. It is very easy to care for white Iberis.It needs to be watered in dry weather and wilted flowers removed. Famous varieties of evergreen Iberis: Whiteout, Snowflake, Findall.
- Gibraltar. This plant is unpretentious, so many growers prefer to grow it. The culture has a neat appearance and pale purple inflorescences. The bushes grow no more than 10-15 cm. A popular variety of such an Iberis is Candytaft.
- Crimean. The culture is a low perennial plant. It grows to a maximum of 9-12 cm. Before blooming, the buds are light purple, then they turn white.
- Rocky. This plant spreads along the ground. In height, its shoots do not exceed 15 cm. The rocky Iberis is characterized by abundant flowering, during which foliage is practically invisible.
- Chameleon. The petals of this species shimmer beautifully from white-pink to violet. The culture is characterized by a pleasant sweet aroma.
Necessary conditions for growing
Roses are very whimsical and demanding to care for. And this must be borne in mind if you want to grow these gorgeous flowers. The four main factors are light, warmth, air, fertile soil.
Roses need good lighting throughout the day, but at the same time, direct sunlight should be avoided. This is especially true of our favorite purple and lilac varieties, which are all bred through long-term selection and are very delicate.
A warm climate is desirable, but now many newly bred varieties are resistant to cold snaps and weather changes.
It is important to choose the right variety that is suitable for the given climatic zone.
Places where there is a lot of air and space are suitable for roses, but it is better not to plant where there are constant drafts.
The best soil for rose gardens is neutral. The soil should not be heavy and not very light
In clay soil, moisture stagnates, which leads to diseases. And from a soil that is too light, all nutrients are quickly washed out and water quickly leaves, in which case the roses need to be watered and fed often, which is also not always correct.
How to take care of it properly?
Caring for miniature irises does not mean anything complicated. In spring, until the moment of budding, the plant should be fed with potassium-phosphorus fertilizer. It promotes good bud formation and beauty. To stimulate flowering, it is worth adding a nitrogen-potassium composition in the first spring days. Also, do not forget that 20 days after the previous feeding of the killer whales, it is worth fertilizing with phosphorus and nitrogen. During flowering, irises require mineral fertilizing. Gardeners should prune buds that wither throughout the season. Closer to autumn, the bushes should be trimmed, leaving foliage 0.1 meters long. Leave at least 1 socket on each piece.
Vines
I want to see blue flowers not only "on the ground", there are options for landscaping fences, walls of buildings or special structures.
Aconite wrestler
Aconite or wrestler is a charming but poisonous handsome man. The carved leaves resemble pine needles. The spike-shaped inflorescence is formed by original corollas, similar to helmets with ridges. It is quite winter-hardy, blooms from July to the end of September. It is not recommended to intensively inhale the scent of flowers, admire them from a distance. Landing near recreation areas and playgrounds is impractical. Use in small single or group plantings, mixborders.
Ipomoea tricolor Ipomoea tricolor photo
Morning glory is a plant with climbing shoots. First, they are covered with large heart-shaped leaves. Flowering, which began in summer, lasts until the very cold. The funnel-shaped corollas of blue or blue color with a light, almost white core adorn the liana along the entire perimeter. It is used for landscaping pergolas, arches, shoots will perfectly braid the netting.
Clematis grandiflorum purple Clematis integrifolia 'Durandii' photo
Clematis - a handsome man with charming blue flowers, requires a scrupulous attitude towards himself.With proper care, the vine develops actively and blooms regularly. You will need regular watering (at least 1-2 times a week), loosening the soil, removing weeds and applying fertilizers every 15 days. Define a place for growing sunny, without drafts and flooding with heavy rainfall and melt water. A heat-loving culture cannot do without a good shelter for the winter.
So, an extensive list of vegetation with blue, blue, blue-violet flowers will help to embody the idea of a monochrome garden. You will be able to pick up blue flowers for any corner. Such a palette is able to calm the eyes and thoughts, create a romantic mood.
How to plant?
In spring, bearded irises are planted in open ground (but it is necessary that the earth has already dried up after melt water) or in summer, from July to August. For the front garden of irises, sunny places are selected; for certain varieties, flower beds with a slight shade for half a day are suitable. In the shade, the plant has few flowers. Wind protection is required, as the stalks can break from strong gusts.
It is recommended to prepare the area for irises in advance. The bed is poured higher. Shallow grooves are dug around the area where the irises will grow - this simple drainage system will prevent water from stagnating. Irises prefer neutral soil; slightly acidic soil is suitable for certain varieties.
Lovers of these beautiful flowers prepare the soil in this way:
- sand mixtures are added to dense and heavy;
- sand and peat are poured into clay and loam;
- acidic will make lime or ash neutral.
The earth is carefully dug up, removing weeds. The area where the irises will grow is watered with a fungicide. To protect against weeds, they are treated with herbicides. Compost can be applied 25 cm deep into the soil, but not mixed with the soil. Manure is not used to feed irises.
For planting, the rhizome of the iris must be well formed, dense and without decay, with foliage of at least 15 cm. The buds of the shoots are visible with yellowish-green tubercles. The central sheets are dense and green, the side sheets are permissible dried.
Very large roots come from an excess of fertilizing, plants from them are more susceptible to disease. It is not necessary to immediately plant the plant in the front garden, drying is useful for a young bush. Do not store planting material in polyethylene and in a humid environment.
It is important to plant the irises correctly. The hole for the bush is made shallow, dry earth is poured with a mound in the middle and the rhizome is laid, carefully distributing the roots on the sides
The thick rhizome is covered with sand on the sides by 2 cm, and the roots are covered with earth. The middle part with leaves remains above the surface. A distance of approximately 50 cm is maintained between tall species, and 30 cm between dwarf species.
Landing scheme:
- chess (at a distance of 50 cm);
- in rows (between the bushes 40 cm);
- around (at a distance of 30 cm).
The main popular plant varieties with a description of the appearance
There are many varieties of roses, each of which has its own description.
Cardinal de Richeliau (Cardinal Richelieu)
The small cupped flowers of the rose are framed and purple in color. It blooms during the first month of summer.
Purple beauties Cardinal de Richeliau
Claude Brasseur (Claude Brasseur)
The flower with a rich smell has a perfect shape with large petals. The hybrid tea has a violet-purple hue.
Claude Brasseur rose bush in the garden
Night Owl
There are few thorns on the shoots of the bush. The flower has the color of a closely red wine with yellow stamens on a light spot in the middle. There are few petals - only 8-12 pieces, they are wavy.
Original Flower Night Owl
Midnight Blue
Dark lilac roses of the Midnight Blue variety have 17-25 petals and bright yellow stamens in the center. They have a strong spice aroma.
Luxurious buds of the Midnight Blue variety
Rhapsody in Blue
These purple-tinted rose flowers are the closest to blue.The flower petals are semi-double with golden stamens in the white center.
Roses Rhapsody in Blue
Blue for You
The rose named Blue for You is described as the bluest at the moment. The flower has a sensational scent, profuse bloom.
Blue for You - the bluest rose
Secrets of the correct landing
First, let's decide on the place where the flower will grow. Look for sunny, draft-free areas. A hill or a slope will be an additional plus - as a rule, the outflow of melt water is better there. They are planted from early morning until 12.00. In such conditions, bearded black irises feel best. The marsh and Siberian species are recommended to be planted in places with moist soil.
Without exception, all species need rich feeding. If the soil is poor, it is advisable to add compost, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before planting. Sour soil requires chalk, wood ash or dolomite flour, while sandy soil requires clay soil. Any soil is disinfected with a fungicide. And so that weeds do not grow, they are treated with herbicides.
Planting iris outdoors
Planting in spring
The planting material is treated with a growth stimulator (Ekogel, Zircon). Long roots are pruned, areas with rot are also removed. In a solution of potassium permanganate, the root is lowered by about 1/3, disinfection is carried out. Further actions are performed in the following sequence:
- Dig a hole and cover the sand with a mound.
- Lay the rhizome horizontally, straighten it.
- Cover with soil, leaving the upper part. Water abundantly.
- Sprinkle some fallen needles or mulch on top to retain moisture.
- The holes must be at least 50 cm apart.
Planting irises in spring
Planting in autumn
Autumn planting practically does not differ from spring planting. Held in August-September. Dig the selected variety (for example, Brassi iris) with a pitchfork and divide it into annual links. Cord-shaped roots are shortened, removing places of decay. All delenki are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and placed in a sunny place for 4-5 hours. Planted in the same way as in the spring.
Iris care
Blue flowers in the garden - your creativity!
Thinking about a new flower garden, many begin to remember, and what kind of flowers are blue? Today, the idea of a monochrome (one-color) garden is fashionable in landscape design. Such a composition looks harmonious, impressive and restrained at the same time. A win-win option would be a combination of blue and blue shades: a mysterious sky or an undulating water surface descended on a flower bed. Such an atmosphere eliminates negativity and leads to pacification, evokes memories of a vacation on the coast.
Beautifully flowering blue flowers are not uncommon. We bring to your attention 41 plants to create your dream landscape. They differ in height, flowering time and preferred growing location (open area, shade, wet or dry environment, rocky areas). On the list, you will find the first spring flowers, wonderful annuals and perennials, as well as vines.
Purple and lilac roses
The purple rose is unique and unusual, striking in its beauty
Lilac roses are classified depending on the conditions of their cultivation, structure and development:
- Hybrid tea - are single large double flowers that are attached to tall, strong shoots.
- Climbing or curly - used to decorate hedges, gazebos, arches. Plants have long, strong shoots up to 6 m, bright fragrant flowers that delight the eyes of the owners until frost.
- Border - have not tall shoots with dense inflorescences that cover part of the foliage.
- Ground covers are unpretentious plants that cover the ground in the form of a carpet.
- Potted roses are whimsical roses that can be grown all year round.
- Kenyan - they are distinguished by a large number of shades and an unusual delicate aroma.
- Standard - any kind of rose can be grafted on a rosehip tree, which intensively nourishes the flower and guarantees lush flowering.
For reference! Roses grafted onto rose hips tolerate unfavorable weather conditions much better and winter well.
Meaning and signs associated with this color
Curly roses - the best design for arches and gazebos
Purple flowers are a symbol of charm. Lilac buds symbolize first love. In psychology, purple roses speak of luxury, wisdom and wealth.
If a guy gives a girl a bouquet of purple flowers, this can only mean one thing - he is definitely in the mood for a serious relationship, and not just makes a nice present.
Care rules
After planting, do not forget about regular maintenance.
After the autumn planting, the flowerbed does not need to be watered, but it is advisable to cover it with mulching material. This layer is laid in the form of a mound for better water flow. If a harsh winter is expected, for this period it is covered with straw or spruce branches. In the spring, the removal of insulation and mulch takes place in two stages.
In spring and summer, irises, like any flowers, need regular watering. This is usually done in the morning or in the evening, directing the stream to the root. During the period of budding and flowering, additional fertilizing can be added to the water. Even if the flowering period is over, the greenery retains the integrity of the flower bed for a long time.
Periodically planting it is necessary to weed and loosen the soil between the rows to improve air exchange.
High grades can be tied up. To do this, it is better to install the pegs immediately upon planting - so the root system will definitely not be injured.
It is better to cut flowers for bouquets at an oblique angle - this way the stem is less prone to decay
You cannot completely remove all the greens - the stems and leaves are needed for the development of the rhizome.
If the trunk or leaves begin to dry or suspicious spots appear on them, you should pay attention to this. At the onset of the disease, the plant can still be saved, for example, by treating with fungicides
In extreme cases, diseased irises will have to be removed from the roots in order to save the rest of the flowers.
