Tree hibiscus

Soil preparation and site selection

1. Earth.

   For sowing seeds and rooting a cuttings of garden hibiscus, a peat-based substrate is suitable:

   • a mixture of peat and moss - sphagnum;
   • a mixture of peat and perlite;
   • a mixture of garden soil, peat, coarse sand in equal proportions.

   Growing hibiscus outdoors also requires light and permeable soil rich in organic matter. For example, sod, leafy soil, humus, coarse sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1: 1. Alternatively: 5% perlite, 45% hardwood bark, 50% peat.

2. A place.

   The best place for garden hibiscus on the site is partial shade, it does not tolerate direct bright sunlight. But you cannot plant it in absolute shade. Also, the place must be protected from drafts.

Chinese rose "Angel Wings" - growing from seeds step by step

There are so many types of flowers that you can not find in the garden of a real fanatic of the flower business and an enthusiastic gardener - from simple daisies to unique exotic plants. Often, flower growers grow on their backyards or in home greenhouses and chinese roses.

They bloom beautifully, and the green part of the plant is also able to decorate the garden, since it has a pleasant appearance.

Among all types of hibiscus that are grown by gardeners, the Chinese rose "Angel Wings" is very popular, growing from the seeds of which is a difficult but exciting business.

Chinese rose "Angel Wings" - growing from seeds

Chinese Rose Angel Wings

Care and conditions for growing

Care for seedlings of the "Angel Wings" variety is no different from that for other varieties

It is important to monitor the temperature and humidity conditions. The container with the sown seeds must be closed in order for the greenhouse effect to form - the seed will be warm and humid

If the soil in the container is dry, then it is moistened with a spray bottle with water at room temperature.

As soon as the sprouts appear, it is important to carefully monitor the temperature in the room where the seedlings are located. Seedlings should not be cold, the temperature should be about + 10-14 degrees

It is also important for them to provide good lighting - at least 10 hours a day.

Seedlings of a rose "Angel Wings"

Attention! It is these conditions that will ensure the protection of rose seedlings from the black leg. Otherwise, the seedlings may be affected by this disease.

As soon as the seedlings get stronger, you can remove the cover from it for a while.

It is only important to ensure that direct sunlight does not fall on the delicate leaves. Gradually, the period of airing the seedlings is extended

Pick technique

Also, the Chinese rose may well live in pots, which can be taken outside as needed. The plant should overwinter in a cool, but closed room from the cold. The temperature in it is maintained in the range of + 3-10 degrees in winter. Only in March, the "Wings of Angels" are brought into a warm house and are prepared for the summer period - they begin to grow young shoots.

Advice! To make the bush lush, pinch the tops of the shoots.

Roses "Angel Wings" in a pot

Top dressing is carried out from March to July once every two weeks, the rest of the time the culture does not need fertilizers. Any universal remedy for potted plants can be a top dressing. Fertilizers are applied in the morning

During the flowering period, it is important to ensure that the plant does not dry out and that the leaves are regularly sprayed. In August, the number of waterings begins to decrease

Growing roses "Angel Wings"

It is noteworthy that the variety of roses "Angel Wings" can bloom almost non-stop from April to mid-July.One plant lives on average for about 5 years, in the open field it looks very good when planted in beddings.

Reproduction of hibiscus. Preparation:

The soil for sowing is prepared light, consisting of clean coarse sand and peat in equal proportions. You can also use soil. Dishes for germinating seeds must be selected with holes. It is better to use a plastic container with openings up to seven centimeters or peat cups. A little expanded clay is placed in the prepared cups, the soil mixture is poured on top.

Propagation of hibiscus by seeds

The sown hibiscus seeds are evenly distributed over the surface of the soil mixture and covered with a thin layer of sand or soil substrate on top. Do not forget to water the crops abundantly. For this, it is better to use a spray bottle, as the high pressure of water from the watering can can wash out the seeds. Seeds germinate at a temperature of 23-27 degrees. The higher the temperature of the soil substrate, the more friendly and faster the seedlings appear. For this, containers with crops are covered with foil and installed near the battery. Under the film, the earth does not dry out, but for greater confidence, you need to look at the moisture of the soil.

When seedlings appear, the containers are installed closer to the light source so that the plants do not stretch, while the temperature must be reduced. 2-3 degrees. The most important condition for further breeding hibiscus
is compliance with the temperature regime within 24-28 degrees during the day, at night a couple of degrees lower.

The lighting for the germinated plants should be good to prevent them from pulling out. We must not forget about maintaining constant soil moisture. With waterlogging and drying of the soil substrate, it sours and it becomes difficult for air to reach the roots of plants. Hibiscus. Home care.

Reproduction of hibiscus. Transplanting seedlings

When the first 2-3 true leaves appear, the seedlings must be dived into the lighter soil, while the root must be slightly shortened and the plants must be transplanted into the holes so that the leaves do not come into contact with the ground. After the pick, the planted hibiscus seedlings grow very intensively and they develop a good root system. Young plants, if necessary, are transplanted, transferring the soil lump to another container, with a diameter of 2-3 centimeters larger than the previous one. Young, well-developed seed-propagated hibiscus plants are transplanted in spring, March or April. At the same time, the old soil is removed from the roots, the drainage is changed, the roots are examined, removing the diseased and damaged ones.

Reproduction of hibiscus.
After transplanting, young hibiscus plants are fed a month later with complex fertilizers for flowers. Further, young plants are looked after as an adult plant.

Propagated hibiscus from seeds will thank you for your attention and care with beautiful and abundant flowering. Hibiscus is able to bloom in the first year of life.

And with good care and sufficient lighting, it can bloom all year round.

Propagation of hibiscus by cuttings

Cuttings for reproduction of hibiscus are cut in the summer, cutting off the tops of the young growth, necessarily with three or four internodes. The cuttings are rooted at an air temperature of 20 degrees, in water or in sand or soil. The cut must be pre-treated with growth stimulants. You can also add one teaspoon of honey to the water in a glass of water. When the roots appear, the seedlings are planted in small pots filled with expanded clay and soil mixture. Do not forget to water them abundantly and put them in a shaded place. Further, caring for the hibiscus seedling is the same as when breeding hibiscus
but by seeds.

Recently, the market for perennial horticultural crops has become noticeably diversified.No one is surprised anymore when meeting on 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

Plant value

Treelike hibiscus is prized, like other species of this genus, in many countries of the world. In Hawaii, it is a symbol of beauty and love and is often used in a wide variety of ceremonies and events. For example, tourists are greeted with necklaces made of these flowers at airports.

There are some European countries where this plant is symbolized as the flower of death. They believe that when hibiscus leaves curl and turn yellow, someone close to them can get sick. This beautiful plant in the East has an absolutely opposite meaning. There it is considered an energetic, feeding people with new strength. It is with this value that one of the ways of using Chinese hibiscus is associated - brewing the famous Hibiscus tea, which is also loved by many Russians.

Varieties (varieties)

You can see a photo of a street Chinese rose throughout the publication. As you can see, the plants are completely different, although they belong to the same species. A description of the most popular varieties will help introduce the plant.

1. Ardens. The plant belongs to a tree-like hibiscus species, in mature age it can reach a height of three meters. Lilac-pink flowers bloom on this wonderful tree at the very beginning of summer and remain for a long time. The crown naturally has a beautiful shape that holds well on its own, so pruning is very rarely required, and some even prefer to remove only old shoots.
2. Blue Bird. The shrub grows up to four meters, is famous for its beautiful flowers: the color of the petals is dark blue, and a bright red spot flaunts in the center.
3. Antong Two Lil Kim. A miniature shrub that grows up to only 30 cm. Despite its size, the bush is abundantly strewn with flowers that cover it completely. The flowers themselves are miniature, two-colored: white with a bright red spot.
4. Pink Giant. This shrub blooms profusely in summer and autumn. The foliage has a diamond shape, its color is dark green. Against the background of the crown, pink flowers with a burgundy core stand out clearly.
5. Russian Violet. A shrub up to two meters in height, the flowering of which is quite long - from August to the end of September. The flowers themselves are large, have a dark purple color and a red center.

In the article you can see a photo of the tree hibiscus. Planting and care (primary) depend on the type of reproduction. Let's talk about this further.

Care

To grow a healthy strong herb hibiscus bush, you do not need to perform any super tasks. You need the usual uncomplicated care - regular watering, weed removal, proper feeding.

Herbaceous hibiscus should be watered regularly, and the water must penetrate to the depth of the entire root ball so that the roots can extract moisture from the deep layers of the soil. The lack of watering is indicated by the state of the leaves - they will immediately begin to look drooping. On hot days, it is good to "pamper" the plants with a summer shower, but only at the end of the day, when the sun is already dropping to set, so that the leaves do not get sunburn.

Loosening the soil should be done with extreme caution - the upper sections of the root system are shallow - eliminate the risk of damage to the roots as much as possible.It is recommended to feed hibiscus monthly with nitrates and phosphates, you can also use complex fertilizers

If there is a strong heat - refrain from applying fertilizers under the root - it is better to spray the nutrient solution over the green crown.

With the approach of autumn, potash fertilizers are applied. By the end of the season, feeding stops, the period of preparation for winter begins.

After removing dry shoots, the rhizome zone is watered, sprinkled a little and sprinkled with humus or mulch (sawdust, fallen leaves, dry needles). For better protection from the cold from above, this mound must be covered with a covering material and secured against gusts of wind (put boards, stones, branches or something else like that on the sides), you can sketch spruce branches

In the spring, when the threat of frost has passed, carefully remove the shelter, trying not to touch the buds of the plant that is already awakening after "hibernation"

Growing in a tub

As you can see from the above, it is not difficult to grow treelike hibiscus. A photo of a plant planted in a tub among other plantings demonstrates its originality and attractiveness. Only a few varieties of hibiscus can be grown in such a container. The result is a striking and original object that stands out in landscape design. The growing process in this way has certain nuances:

• A plant planted in this way is more demanding in caring for it.
• Before flowering hibiscus, it is necessary to find the most optimal location for the tub, since it is not recommended to move the plant in the future. Otherwise, the hibiscus may lose its peduncles.
• Hibiscus growing in a tub needs more pruning than growing outdoors. More often it is given the shape of a ball.
• Watering for tub hibiscus needs moderate. The main condition is that the earth should not dry out. The plant also responds perfectly to periodic spraying of the crown.
• Top dressing of hibiscus about once every 14 days is necessary for its full growth. Phosphate fertilizers are suitable for this.
• For the winter period, such a plant should be transferred to a sufficiently warm and bright room with an average air temperature of 12 to 14 degrees.
• Varieties such as Chinese rose or Chinese hibiscus are preferred for planting in tubs, but experiments with other varieties are quite possible.

Reproduction

Garden hibiscus can be propagated in four ways:

• layering;
• graft;
• cuttings;
• seeds.

It should be noted that most often gardeners use only the last two methods due to their simplicity. We will talk about them in this chapter.

Reproduction by means of seeds

Growing hibiscus from seed involves the standard seedling method familiar to any experienced gardener. It makes no sense to dwell on the entire mechanism in detail, so let's go through the general procedure:

• before planting, hibiscus seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for thirty minutes;

• after the solution, if desired, the seeds can be held in a growth stimulator (for example, in Epin) throughout the day;
• one wooden box is prepared, or several separate containers in which seeds are planted in a soil mixture of sand and peat (other components can be added if desired);
• to create a greenhouse effect, a box or container is covered with glass or placed in a plastic bag, after which it is moved to a room where the temperature does not drop below 25 degrees;

• before the first sprouts appear, the seeds are periodically checked and ventilated as soon as the glass begins to sweat;

• as the seedlings form leaves, they dive into separate containers (this stage can be avoided if the seeds are initially placed in separate containers);
• you can move seedlings to the garden, starting from the first days of May, when the ground is warm enough.Before replanting, it is advisable to arrange for the plants several "training outings" so that they can get used to the new living conditions.

Growing hibiscus seeds for seedlings can be carried out from September to March.

Young seedlings of hibiscus

Propagation by cuttings

Cuttings root in two ways - in water and in a pot. In part, both of these methods are similar - both are based on the greenhouse effect, which consists in covering the planting material with a plastic bag. However, rooting in the soil is more popular with gardeners and is used more often, therefore we will talk about it later.

Hibiscus cuttings: step by step instructions

Step 1. Find the longest and most prominent semi-lignified branch of this season by the bush. Count from three to five knots from the top (depending on the specific branch) and cut an oblique cut with a small pruner or garden shears.

Hold the plants gently while pruning

Step 2. If a peduncle remains on the cutting, carefully cut it off.

All peduncles must be removed before transplanting the cuttings into the ground.

Step 3. Take one part of river sand and one part of peat as a soil mixture and mix. In the absence of one or both components, you can use a special mixture for planting seeds.

Hibiscus grow well in sandy substrate

Step 4. Take a container with drainage holes and transfer the soil mixture into it, then moisten this substance.

Moistening the soil will prepare it for grasping and fixing the cutting

Step 5. Gently immerse the cutting into the substrate. The stalk should be buried in the soil up to the second nodule. Tamp the soil around the cutting to enclose the plant.

Deepening of the cutting should be carried out to a specific point

Step 6. Spray the stem with a spray bottle and create a homemade greenhouse that keeps the temperature at twenty-five degrees. If everything was done correctly, in a month the cutting will start up the first roots.

The correct temperature regime will allow the cuttings to soon acquire roots.

Reproduction

Propagation of herb hibiscus can be carried out in three ways: by seeds, cuttings and dividing the bushes.

Seeds

Breeders work with this method of breeding when developing new varieties. With the collected seeds, which are planned to be used for sowing, stratification is carried out in a container way. To do this, they are placed in a moistened mixture of sawdust, moss, peat and kept at a temperature of 4-5 degrees for 3-4 months (at home, this can be done by placing a container with seeds in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator).

The optimal start date for the procedure is January (the deadline is March). After stratification, the seeds are wrapped in a damp cloth and left to swell for about a week, periodically wetting the cloth as it dries.

When the first pair of leaves appears, the seedlings dive into separate peat pots filled with a mixture of peat and sand. Planting in open ground should be carried out at the end of May directly in pots (the peat pot will quickly collapse and turn into soil components). The flowering phase of new herb hibiscus bushes will begin 3-4 years after the seedlings are planted in a permanent place in the garden.

Seed reproduction has a significant drawback - new hibiscus are not always able to accurately reproduce the botanical characteristics of their "parents" and may turn out to have the most unpredictable decorative properties. Do not be too upset - you can always choose the most beautiful of the specimens obtained and leave them for further breeding, and your painstaking work will never be in vain.

By cuttings

In the fall, a strong, healthy twig of hibiscus is selected in the upper part of the crown, carefully cut at an angle, the lower leaves are removed and placed in water. Drainage, soil mixture are laid in a spacious container and watered well.After waiting until the water is absorbed, make small depressions in the soil (about 5 cm)

Cuttings are placed in these "holes", lightly sprinkled with earth in a circle, carefully compacted and watered again. The container with plantings is placed in a warm place with sufficient lighting, avoiding direct sunlight

After a month, you can control the formation of roots

To do this, very carefully, with minimal effort, you need to pull up the cutting - if the process of formation of the root system is successful, the roots will prevent the seedling from being removed from the soil. The next year after planting the hibiscus in a permanent place, under favorable conditions and proper care, the plant should bloom.

By dividing the bushes

This procedure can only be carried out in springtime and only with mature, well-formed, strong garden hibiscus bushes. In this case, the bush after wintering is dug out of the ground, the rhizomes are cut and planted in previously prepared places. Previously, fresh sections must be sprinkled with wood ash to eliminate the risk of root rot. With this method, all biological characteristics of the "mother" plant are guaranteed to be preserved.

Outdoor cultivation

On the territory of Russia, among other wild plants, the following types of hibiscus are widespread:

• Syrian (rosella, hibiscus);
• northern;
• swamp.

All of the above varieties are suitable for landscape gardening design. Among modern flower growers, hybrid varieties and Syrian hibiscus, famous for their unpretentiousness and adaptability, are in demand. It is they who build up a powerful root system that allows the plant to survive in severe frosts.

For hibiscus, planting and care is reduced to a minimum list of procedures, including:

• choice of location;
• preparation of the landing pit;
• transplant;

• watering;

• pruning;
• top dressing.

An ideal place for seedlings will be a flat, well-lit area, protected from the wind. When choosing a corner for placement, it should be borne in mind that plants planted in close proximity to iron structures can burn at particularly high temperatures. In this regard, it is worth avoiding planting hibiscus near metal-profile fences and barriers. Strongly shaded areas and stagnant water can trigger chlorosis and attract mites and aphids.

The planting hole should be 2 times the volume of the root ball. The root system of most Chinese roses (except for swamp hybrids) does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. In this regard, when preparing the landing pit, a drainage layer is lined at the bottom of the hole. A crumb of red brick is poured (no more than 12-15 cm), on top of it is river sand (no more than 10 cm). Compost (about 15 cm) is used as a fertile layer. For preparation, take a mixture of garden soil, peat and river sand in a ratio of 2: 4: 1.

The root ball is placed exactly in the center and added dropwise to the tillering node. The seedling is watered abundantly with water. To protect against pests, the trunk circle is sprinkled with a mixture of crushed coal and wood ash. The soil in the hole is mulched with fine sawdust or ash.

Growing in a flowerpot

Planting and care in the open field is not much different from the technology of growing indoor varieties. A drainage layer of cork, pieces of polystyrene, small pebbles or broken brick is also laid out on the bottom of the pot, and a fertile layer is poured on top. The size of the container should be 2 times the volume of the root ball. Otherwise, the budding process will slow down or stop until the root system fills the pot.

In the spring-summer period, small containers with tree-like hibiscus are moved to the garden. Large flowerpots are installed closer to the windows or sent to the balcony. Indoor plants are protected from drafts and the scorching sun.

Watering and feeding, pruning for abundant flowering

Young seedlings and adult bushes during the active growing season need abundant and regular watering.From May to September (in some regions from April to November), gardeners water the tree circle every day, clean the crown of dust. If the garden water contains a high concentration of iron and chlorine, the foliage is irrigated with rain or river water. The care is typical and not burdensome.

To achieve abundant flowering of hibiscus, gardeners use nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers as bait. The following nitrogen fertilizers are in demand:

• ammonium, calcium or potassium nitrate;
• urea;
• ammonium sulfate.

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All of the above additives are introduced into the soil by root methods: digging, mulching, or in the form of a liquid aqueous solution once every 2 weeks. An excess of nitrogen in the soil can provoke the death of the root system, inhibition of growth and yellowing of the crown. For the same reason, flowering becomes scarce or absent altogether.

Phosphates, superphosphates and bone meal are used as phosphorus supplements. The granules are scattered in the hole and spilled abundantly. Splitting and binding with water molecules, nutrients penetrate into the soil and saturate the rhizomes with everything they need.

Even a healthy plant needs annual sanitary pruning. With a disinfected pruner or a garden knife, old branches, side shoots, and dry stems are cut from the hibiscus. As necessary, faded buds are selected from the crown. For bushiness, pinching the tops is carried out every 7-10 leaves.