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Winter storage of flower tubers

Preparation

In September, we mulch the root collar of flowers with peat or compost to prevent frost damage. After the bushes of flowers droop and darken, carefully dig up the plants. To do this, in dry weather, first cut off the stems at a height of 10 cm. After that, remove the root tubers from the ground and shake off the earth from them. Do not pull the tubers out of the ground by the cut stems, as the horse's neck can be easily damaged. Dug root tubers should not be brought directly into a warm room as they can dry out quickly. Before storing, dry the dahlias for 10 days in a cool, dry room. Then we sort them by type.

How to store in the basement

We store the planting material in wooden or plastic boxes, covered with paper or newspapers, in the basement. Top them up with dry sand or sawdust. The optimum temperature for the preservation of planting material is 6-8 degrees. We plant the root tubers of low-growing dahlias on summer cottages in the spring. At the same time, their flowering period will begin in July.

Dahlia winter storage

Low-growing varieties are stored in the same way as tall ones. Preparation for storage consists in the timely digging of tubers and their division. The division is made so that the plant retains its strength and does not waste valuable substances on small nodules. Plots not divided in autumn and planted entirely, as a rule, give nondescript flowering and outwardly inexpressive plants. Digging is carried out when the stems and leaves of the plant darken in dry weather.

Important! Do not pull the plant by the stem when digging, as damage to the root collar is possible.

After digging, the stems are cut at a height of 10 cm. The tubers are divided and dried for two weeks, after which they begin to be harvested for winter storage. Nodules of low-growing varieties of dahlia lie well in cardboard boxes or wooden and plastic boxes. It is permissible to sprinkle them with a small amount of sand. The bottom of the containers is lined with paper or newspapers. The most optimal conditions are considered to be a dry, dark basement with a temperature of up to 8 degrees.

Dahlia diseases and pests

Dahlias

When growing dahlias, gardeners sometimes face problems, the solution to which we will tell you about.

Flowers open only partially and tilt to the side

Horseflies may be the reason for this. This is confirmed by black spots under the flowers. It is necessary to spray the plants with a systemic insecticide.

The plant looks weak and develops slowly

Thus, a lack of lighting can affect. If the bushes grow in containers in shaded areas, place them in a lighter area.

Young plants turn yellow

Yellowing of foliage is possible due to waterlogging. If dahlias are undersized in pots, the drainage holes should be checked to avoid stagnant water.

Dahlia leaves turned yellow

A gray bloom appeared on the flowers

This is a mold that plants need to be sprayed with a fungicide against.

Silvery stripes are visible on the leaves, flowers are damaged

Small insects - thrips can fly around the plants. To get rid of them, you should spray the plants with an insecticide.

The young plant turns yellow, the leaves are pale, but the soil is not waterlogged

Perhaps the plant needs feeding. Apply fertilizer every 10 days. You can shorten the interval between dressings, but the fertilizer concentration should not be increased.

Leaves show rounded lesions, flower buds eaten

The plants are damaged by caterpillars. Examine the bushes carefully, collect insects and destroy them.

The dahlias turned black

Young plants turned black

Blackening occurs if the bushes are affected by frost. In the spring, it is imperative to protect dahlias from low temperatures.

Small spots appear on young plants, which gradually increase

This is the development of sooty mold - a fungal disease. Spray the plants weekly with Bordeaux liquid from a spray bottle until it clears up.

Dahlia leaves appear rounded lesions and small holes in the petals

The plant was damaged by earwigs. It is necessary to treat the soil with a solution of karbofos.

Leaves, flowers and buds are eaten, small holes and traces of mucus are visible on them

Such damage is caused by slugs or snails. It is recommended to spread anti-slug preparations around the plants, using them according to the instructions.

Dahlia pests

Small insects are visible on shoots, buds and flowers

These pests are aphids. Spray the plants with karbofos solution every week until the aphids are clear.

Flowers wilted

This happens when the soil is too dry. Water the plants immediately. The soil should be moist, but not waterlogged.

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Autumn flowering period

In order for the flower bed to please until the very cold weather, one must not forget to plant flowers, with an autumn flowering period. There are not very many unpretentious flowers with such late flowering, but they are no less decorative.

Autumn flowers for a summer residence are not so numerous

Crocuses

We are used to the fact that crocuses are primroses. But this flower also has autumn forms. Moreover, they are larger and no less decorative.

Beautiful crocus (Crocus speciosus). Bright green leaves with purple longitudinal veins can reach a length of 20 cm. Flowers - lilac-purple with purple veins. The flowers are large, up to 7 cm in diameter. Bloom in autumn. There are varieties with dark blue, white, lilac, light purple, blue flowers.
Autumn crocuses are one of the most interesting options for rockeries, rabatka
Pretty crocus (Crocus pulchellus). The height of the flowers is 7-10 cm, the diameter is 6-8 cm. The color is light purple with dark veins. Each tuber produces 5-10 flowers. Blooms in September-October, tolerates light frosts normally.
Banat crocus (Crocus banaticus). Another autumn crocus. It has an interesting shape of flowers - with a slightly elongated pointed edge. The color is pale lilac, the leaves are long, silvery gray. The flowers are large - 12-14 cm high, the leaves are up to 15 cm. There are numerous hybrids (Dutch) with spring and autumn flowering periods and various colors.

Autumn Gelenium

A perennial plant that begins to bloom from mid-summer and delights until the very frost. Plant height - from 50 cm to 150 cm. Plantings form large bushes. Each stem can have up to 10 flowers. Flowers - red, yellow, orange. Large, up to 6 cm in diameter. Prefers sunny places, soils rich in humus. The following species are found in gardens and flower beds:

Autumn Gelenium Altgold. stems are straight, up to 80 cm high. Ligulate flowers - yellow inside, orange-red outside; tubular - yellow-brown. Blooms in August-September, early November.
Autumn Gelenium Augustsonne. Flowers up to 4.5 cm in diameter, yellow. Differs in an abundance of foliage and a height of up to 90 cm. It blooms in August and the first half of September.
Geleniums bloom in late summer - early autumn
Autumn Gelenium Herbstrot. Reed flowers are variegated, orange-brown, tubular yellow with brown.Flowering time is August / early September.
Autumn Gelenium Cockade (Kokarde). Flowers - red with a brown tint, yellowish at the edges. Very tall species - up to 120 cm. Abundant flowering in August / September.

There are many more species. There are also forms that bloom in summer, by the way, there are more of them. But there are not so many autumn flowers. And gelenium should not be neglected.

Aster perennial Aster (sintbrinki)

Despite the similar name, it should not be confused with annual asters. This is a completely different plant. There are compact border species, there are medium and tall ones. Prefers well-lit areas, nutritious soils. Flowers - white, blue, red, blue, purple. The flowering period of autumn species is September-October.

Virginian aster (Aster novibelgii) or new Belgian. Tall variety - up to 2 meters high. Flowers in October, if weather conditions permit, then in November. Flowers with a diameter of 2.4-3 cm, purple, red, violet-red, pink. The middle is yellow.
Perennial asters - an autumn flower for a summer residence
Aster heather (Aster ericoides). Compact tall view - up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are numerous, small - up to 1 cm. The petals are narrow, white or pinkish, the center is tubular, of different shades.
Aster side-flowered (Aster lateriflorus). Tall bush - up to 120 cm in height, flowers are located along the shoots. It begins to bloom in September. Flowers at this time are white, the centers are light pink. Later, the middle becomes bright pink.

Low-growing varieties - alpine, shrub - can be used as borders, planted in rockeries. Tall ones are planted in the background.

Annual border flowers with description and photo

Many types of flowers, both annual and perennial, are used as plants for the border. Many of these are rare or expensive. We offer you a list of the most beautiful and, at the same time, available species of annuals, which you can easily plant in your flower bed.

Important! Before buying flowers for the border, it is worth clarifying whether this variety is annual or perennial. Low-growing marigolds can have a height of 20-30 cm, tall ones - 60-80 cm

Depending on the height, the diameter of the bud also varies. The smallest flowers have inflorescences 3-5 cm in diameter, the largest - 10-12. The plant is used not only for landscaping or creating flowering borders, but also to combat nematodes that infect many plants popular in the garden.

Low-growing marigolds can have a height of 20-30 cm, tall ones - 60-80 cm. Depending on the height, the diameter of the bud also varies. The smallest flowers have inflorescences 3-5 cm in diameter, the largest - 10-12. The plant is used not only for landscaping or creating flowering borders, but also to combat nematodes that infect many plants popular in the garden.

Did you know? The first connoisseurs of marigolds were the Aztecs, the indigenous inhabitants of modern Mexico. They called these flowers "sempoalsucitl" and sowed them in their gardens.

Coreopsis, or "flower of the sun", came to us from North America and was warmly received by many gardeners. The genus includes at least 120 species and countless hybrids that are still being bred to this day. The people often call the flower "lenok" or "Parisian beauty".

If you want to form a border of perennial flowers, use dicenter, balsam, bells, lilies of the valley, chrysanthemum in the decor.

4 popular series of low-growing dahlias

Most curb varieties grow equally well in flower beds and in containers

Minion (Min'on). In the international classification of the Mignon series, it was invented by domestic breeders and collected there old dwarf dahlias, which reproduce by seeds. Both annual and perennial varieties of this series are considered the most unpretentious and tenacious.
Topmix (Topmix). The series is considered the newest and most modern. Golan breeders claim that work is still ongoing, but the general characteristics of the direction have already been described.The height of dahlias is from 15 cm to half a meter, they have simple inflorescences, the size of which ranges from 5 to 10 cm.
Melody. Bred in the Netherlands at the turn of the nineties and zero years. It has parameters that are classic for border varieties, the average bush height is 55 - 60 cm, dahlias with large double inflorescences up to 12 cm in diameter.
Galery (Gallery). The Dutch author's collection, which has been created for 20 years by the famous master of flowers Vyuver. The bushes here are small, 25 - 40 cm, the flower diameter is 8 - 15 cm. The stems are strong, most of the Gelleri varieties are considered bouquet and stand well after cutting.

Varieties of perennial medium-sized dahlias

A group of average height is made up of flowers that grow within 0.8 - 1.2 m. Some specimens reach 1.5 m, but no more. Plants are used for cutting, as well as for decorating flower beds. They look organically in group and single landings. Planting in flowerpots is allowed.

Spartakus

Luxurious variety with rich color. Refined, elegantly bent back petals visually enlarge and thicken the flower. The stems are powerful, do not bend under the weight of the buds.

bush height - up to 90 cm;
the diameter of the inflorescences is about 20-25 cm;
the shape of the buds is decorative;
color - dark crimson.

Dahlias thrive only in sunny, wind-protected areas. To enlarge the inflorescences, it is recommended to pinch the lateral shoots. They do not tolerate stagnant moisture, so drainage will not interfere.

Boogie Woogie

A bicolor spectacular dahlia suitable for outdoor and container growing. Forms compact bushes with powerful stems. Does not need support, does not bend under the weight of the buds.

bush height - up to 1 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 10 cm;
the shape of the buds is anemone;
color - outer petals are pink-lilac, striped, and inner petals are small, bright yellow.

Boogie Woogie blooms from July to October. For more active budding, it is recommended to remove faded inflorescences.

Maxim (Maxime)

Terry perennial dahlias are attractive and showy in color. Petals are small, slightly curved inward. The plant forms strong, compact shrubs, but needs support.

bush height - up to 1.2 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 15 cm;
the shape of the buds is decorative;
the color is carmine red, the rim of the central petals is yellow, and the outer ones are creamy.

It blooms profusely and for a long time - from July to the first frost. Grown as a flower bed decoration and for cutting. Prefers neutral, loose soils, watering as the soil dries up.

Tartan

Included in the catalog of the most attractive, catchy colors. Forms up to 5 buds on one stem. The bushes grow powerful, compact, but due to their high growth they need support. Dahlias are used by flower growers for group planting and for cutting.

bush height - up to 1.3 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 20 cm;
the shape of the buds is decorative;
color - burgundy, white tabs of petals.

Dahlia loves warm, quiet places, so it is advisable to plant her in a sunny, sheltered from the wind. Blooms until frost. For active budding, it is recommended to alternate organic and mineral fertilizing.

Ice Crystal

Perhaps the most delicate of all dahlias. Florists call them "furry snowballs". Although they are not pure white, they resemble snowballs thanks to their light, fluffy petals.

bush height - up to 1 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 15 cm;
the shape of the buds is chrysanthemum;
color - lemon closer to the center, and creamy white to the outer edge.

Abundant and long-lasting bloom - from July to October. The variety forms compact bushes, does not need support, provided it grows in a place protected from the wind.

Eveline

Abundantly flowering cultivar. On a compact bush, up to 25 buds bloom at the same time. In shape, the inflorescences resemble flattened balls. Dahlias thrive on fertilized, loose, drained neutral soils. They prefer moderate watering without waterlogging.

bush height - up to 1.2 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 15 cm;
the shape of the buds is spherical;
color - snow-white petals have a pale purple bloom closer to the center.

Evelyn needs support. For active budding, it is advisable to plant a bush in an open, sunny, draft-protected area.

Yellow Jill

Abundantly flowering cultivar. There can be up to 15 blossoming buds on the bush at the same time. Forms compact bushes with strong stems. Inflorescences are spherical, dense, of medium size, keep fresh for a long time.

bush height - up to 1.1 m;
diameter of inflorescences - up to 15 cm;
color - the petals are bright yellow, the middle is red-brown.

Like all Dahlia, he loves warmth, sun and calmness. For active budding, it is recommended to make top dressing, but you can do without them. The variety is unpretentious to the composition of the soil.