Growing features
Pelargonium tulip is just as picky as all the plants of this family, so it's easy to take care of it. It grows quickly, blooms luxuriantly and for a long time, easily propagates by cuttings. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but in practice, the method is rarely used.
This is due to the fact that the seeds do not convey the decorative qualities of the mother plant, which is very important in this case. In addition, the seeds of hybrid forms do not have such a high germination rate as the seeds of ordinary geraniums, and it is impossible to buy them.
Tulip geranium does not make high demands on the soil. For her, a universal store soil or soil mixture prepared with her own hand from the following components is suitable: garden soil (2 parts), peat and coarse sand (1 part each), a small amount of humus. This is an indoor flower - such geraniums are not planted in flower beds, since it is very difficult to create a suitable microclimate. In order for the bush not to lose its decorative effect, it is necessary to provide proper lighting and proper care at home.
In the shade, the bush is strongly stretched and loses its decorative effect. You should also avoid drafts and hot air accumulation - place geraniums away from heating appliances. To achieve year-round flowering in winter, the bushes need to be additionally highlighted. A comfortable summer temperature for a plant is + 21 ... + 25 ° C. In winter, the degree can and preferably be reduced to +16 ° C - this measure will provide the bush with a short dormant period.
Like all geraniums, the tulip is sensitive to moisture. In summer, during the period of active flowering, it is watered every other day, in winter less often - 1 time / week. To avoid waterlogging, pour water into the pan - then the roots will take as much moisture as they need. Water for irrigation must be defended.
Since geranium reacts well to liquid fertilizers, watering can be combined with fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. To maintain decorativeness, pelargonium needs to be cut off - to remove old shoots, faded stems and buds, pinch the tops of the shoots. Regular pinching promotes the formation of a lush bush and abundant flowering.
Buy pelargonium tulip seeds in the online store
Many fans of planting flowers want to have an exotic beauty on the windowsill, in the greenhouse.
Pelargonium varieties photo and names
Before you buy tulip pelargonium seeds in an online store, decide on a plant variety. The principle of caring for a flower of this variety is the same, a different appearance of pelargonium, a shade of flowers.
Pelargonium variety Patricia Andrea
Pelargonium variety obtained in a Boston nursery by crossing two different plant species. The shrub is small in size, pelargonium blooms with miniature flowers collected in inflorescences and resembling a bouquet of tulips.
The shade of flowers is usually pink or burgundy. With proper care, geraniums bloom all year round.
Pelargonium variety Lilian Andrea
The Lillian variety belongs to dwarf pelargonium, another name for the flower is miniature geranium. The shrub is small, with adequate care it blooms almost all year round.
The inflorescences are bright, predominantly scarlet, dark red. Caring for the plant does not differ from the system of growing similar varieties of tulip pelargonium.
Pelargonium Red Pandora
Rosebud Pelargonium blooms with red flowers resembling tulip buds. The plant has large leaves that are velvety to the touch.Grown indoors, the size of the bush is average.
Many collectors pay attention to this particular variety. The flower is quite unusual, with regular care it blooms all year round without rest. Flowers does not shed, leaves do not curl by autumn
Variety suitable for home garden, greenhouse, cultivation for sale
Does not shed flowers, leaves do not curl by autumn. The variety is suitable for the home garden, greenhouse, for sale.
Pelargonium variety Pink Pandora
Medium-sized bush, blooms in semi-double pink flowers. The flowers are small, collected in inflorescences, reminiscent of a bouquet of tulips. The plant looks spectacular on the windowsill, in the greenhouse.
Pelargonium variety Marbacka Tulpan
The shrub blooms with delicate, white flowers. Small flowers are collected in inflorescences, each segment resembles a tulip bud. Caring for the plant does not differ from the system of keeping other types of geraniums.
Which variety of tulip geranium to choose depends on your preference.
Tulip pelargonium how to care
Tulip pelargonium has its own characteristics. Violation of the care system will lead to the fact that the flower petals will fully open and the plant will turn into an ordinary geranium.
To preserve the appearance of the shrub, follow a few guidelines:
- the shoots of the plant are pinched so that the bush has splendor, and does not stretch up;
- Pelargonium should be placed in a draft-free place. If you take a flower outside in the summer, make sure that there is no wind in this place;
- flowers that have fully opened are removed from the shrubs;
- make sure that no wilted, dry flowers and leaves remain on the inflorescences.
Where to Buy Pelargonium Seeds
It is easier to buy pelargonium tulip seeds in an online store than to search for them in regular flower shops. This exotic type of flowers is not so popular in the country, therefore, it is rare.
Our online store offers interesting varieties of pelargonium, high quality seeds, favorable shopping conditions. Choose plants taking into account the amount of free time, plans for a winter garden, your preferences. You can make a request for the purchase of Pelargonium seeds through the feedback service.
Tulip pelargonium will complement the existing flowers well. Does not conflict with neighbors, does not require expensive fertilizing, is practically not affected by pests. You get a beautiful, unpretentious plant at competitive prices.
Reproduction
Propagation by cuttings is considered to be the preferred method of propagation.
In the spring or at the end of August, immediately after flowering, the apical shoots are cut off, which are either placed in water or in a mixture of sand and peat. After the cuttings have given roots, they are transplanted into fertile soil, the same as for an adult plant.
It is more difficult to grow geraniums from seeds. There is a danger that the resulting plant will not have its own unique features; moreover, it is quite difficult to buy high-quality seeds of this geranium. Nevertheless, if you decide to grow geraniums from seeds, then you should adhere to the following algorithm.
- Before planting, rub the seeds lightly with emery paper or run the edge of a knife over them for better germination.
- Soak the seeds in a growth stimulator, then in a solution of potassium permanganate and finally in plain water for three hours.
- The soil for planting seeds should consist of turf (two parts), peat (two parts) and sand (one part).
- Seeds should be planted at a distance of five centimeters from each other, the seeds should not be deepened much.
- The container in which the seeds are planted should be wrapped with cling film to create a greenhouse effect until the shoots, which appear after about two weeks, it is necessary to ensure that the soil does not dry out.
- When two leaves appear on the geranium seedlings, the plant can be transplanted into a pot.
The abundance of species and varieties of such a familiar, but very beautiful flower, geranium, is varied and surprising. On our website you can learn about some of them: about the perennial Peony and the one-year-old Robert, about the blooming Roseanne and the mysterious Plenum geranium all summer, you will read how to grow white and black geraniums, why Max Fry is so good, how to take care of the fragrant Lemon and fragrant.
Despite some peculiarities in care, tulip geranium is rightfully winning more and more fans among flower growers. The unobtrusive delicate beauty of this variety provides it with a worthy place among ornamental plants in apartments, houses, balconies and backyards.
Landing in open ground
Tulip geranium, as it is sometimes mistakenly called, is not cultivated in the agro-climatic conditions of a temperate continental climate in the open field. In order for the plant to delight the eye with its luxurious flowering, it must be grown in a pot, which in warm weather can be transferred to fresh air (balcony, terrace). The main thing is not to leave the flower in the wind.
The optimal temperature regime depends on the season. In summer, pelargonium develops well at 21-26 ° C, and in winter it needs to maintain temperature values in the range of 14-16 ° C.
Pelargonium needs fertile and loose soil. The latter quality contributes to the best aeration performance and the ability to pass water. And it is also necessary to place a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot to prevent moisture stagnation in the roots. A mixture of peat, garden soil and sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1 is used as a suitable substrate.
An ornamental plant does not like bright light, so you should not place the pot on southern windowsills, where the leaves can suffer from the scalding sun's rays. To prevent the shoots from stretching out, additional lighting from fluorescent lamps should be organized in winter.
Florist tips
Royal Pelargonium is the most capricious and demanding species, and often refuses to bloom. One of the reasons experts say is too large a pot. The plant begins to abundantly build up green mass and spends all its energy on the formation of new leaves and development of roots. An equally common reason for the refusal of geraniums from flowering is the lack of a dormant period.
It is quite simple to fix this situation. To do this, you need to completely stop all fertilizing, starting in September, and in early November, take the plant to a cool room and reduce watering. Another reason for the refusal of geraniums from flowering can be the presence of fungal diseases. A diseased plant spends too much energy fighting infection and is unable to form new buds.
The cessation of flowering can also be caused by frequent transplants of the bush. Royal geraniums do not like changing places, so they may react in this way. If the plant still bloomed, but the buds and peduncles fall off too quickly, then the matter is most likely in the dry air of the room. To increase the humidity, it is recommended to use electric humidifiers or place pallets with wet pebbles in the immediate vicinity of the flower. If all conditions are strictly observed, and pelargonium still refuses to bloom, then the reason may lie in the chemical composition of the substrate. So, an excessive nitrogen content leads to the formation of a beautiful and strong, but at the same time poorly flowering bush, and excessive acidity generally deprives the plant of color.
Thus, in order to properly grow a royal geranium, you need to work hard. But in the future, the plant will delight others with its magnificent flowering and brightness of colors.
For tips on caring for king geraniums, see the video below.
Reproduction
In the period from August to September, pelargonium is propagated by cuttings:
To do this, it is necessary to cut vertical shoots from the mother plant so that they have 2-3 internodes, remove the inflorescences from them, and then place the cuttings in a mixture of Kornevin and crushed coal to dry.
After that, the cuttings must be planted in a moist substrate.
A young plant should be watered regularly and carefully - along the edge of the flowerpot and only when the ground is dry.
When the roots appear, the pelargonium must be transplanted into a ceramic flowerpot with a drainage layer and sod soil.
In the case of seed propagation of pelargonium:
- It should be planted in boxes in January or February, placing them on the surface of the ground and lightly sprinkling them.
- After that, the box must be covered with foil, creating greenhouse conditions.
- When the plants have 2-4 leaves, a pick is carried out, and after 6-8 weeks the plants are placed in permanent flowerpots.
Pelargonium is an amazing ornamental plant that is distinguished by true beauty and grace. In order for a flower to delight you with abundant flowering, you need to know the basic rules of care. On our Internet portal you will find information about the bright grandiflora, the unusual star-shaped flower princess Clara Sun, the fragrant Angel, the Australian rosebud, rare sunny or yellow varieties, the capricious beauty Patricia Andrea, the gentle Bold, the popular Zonartic and the spectacular Richard Hudson.
Red Pandora is an easy-to-care tulip pelargonium that is suitable even for a beginner. However, even such unpretentious flowers can be susceptible to diseases and pests, which can ruin them, therefore, even with the slightest signs of infection, measures must be taken to save the plant. With proper care, pelargonium will delight the owners with the beauty and singularity of its flowers.
