Low-growing phlox varieties
Ideal for decorating small flower beds, balconies - a variety of undersized, as well as dwarf phlox. A feature of the undersized variety is a long flowering period and thick, sturdy stems.
Undersized phlox: terry Promis
Terry phlox Drummond "Promis" has pink, white, peach shades. Shield-shaped inflorescences of many double, semi-double flowers, up to 3 cm in diameter, are always brightly colored and do not fade in the sun.
Plants are planted on lawns in groups. Its low bushes (up to 25 cm) will look spectacular along the curbs, in the foreground of the flower garden, in containers on the balcony or windowsill.
Abundant flowering period: end of June - October.
Dwarf phlox: features of the species
A flower culture from the phlox genus (the Sinyukhovye family) is a rare species of creeping. Plant height does not exceed 30 cm. Stems are green ascending, which extend from the base (woody). This species has interesting pubescent leaves and large flowers - fragrant, pink with a shade of purple, yellow, white, lilac. Inflorescences are loose corymbose.
The dwarf species is interesting to flower breeders for the wonderful sunny yellow color of flowers, which distinguishes it from other varieties that do not have such a shade. The only sad thing is that the yellow pigment is easily destroyed under the rays of the bright sun.
The plant takes root well on slopes, along curbs, garden paths, in pots. Its perfect combination with irises, tulips, shaved, as well as with jasmine, lilac, boxwood.
Caring for dwarf phlox is simple: regular watering, loosening the soil, feeding, pruning after the inflorescences have withered. The soil must be nutritious, therefore, for its normal growth and flowering, it is required to fertilize the soil with organic and complex fertilizers.
Low-growing annual aster: growing from seeds
The decoration of the autumn garden is aster. This type of ornamental plants abounds in an incredible variety of sizes, shapes, shades of flowers. That is, there are varieties - giants up to 2 m in height. Like the New England aster, for example.
New Belgian asters are slightly shorter (80-150 cm). Many people know them as Sentyabrina and Oktyabrina varieties, and love them for a huge variety of flower shades. By the way, on one bush you can count several hundred flowers at the same time.
The lowest of the autumn asters is the undersized annual aster. It is also called Chinese. This plant has a bushy form with straight stems. Leaves are serrated, large. The upper ones are oblong. Flowers of simple or double shape of the most exquisite shades are collected in large beautiful inflorescences.
Currently, flower growers distinguish 4 groups and 600 varieties of this culture.
Asters are grown by sowing. In early spring, seeds are sparsely sown, maintaining a distance of 20-50 cm between rows.And depending on the height and spreading of the variety, the gap between aster shoots (in one row) should be from 10 to 30 cm.
Asters begin to bloom in the second half of summer and lasts until autumn.
Use in landscape design
The Wide Brim function has long and successfully been used in the landscape design of gardens, summer cottages, parks. It looks spectacular next to stones and ponds, in flower beds, in mixborders and rock gardens.
Host wide brim photo
A lush bush can play the role of a tapeworm, complement a multi-tiered composition, serve as a frame for individual zones or as a living border.
Like many other hosts, Wide Brim is in perfect harmony with conifers (thujas, junipers, small pines and spruces). It looks beautiful with fern, decorative cereals, astilba, geyhera.In flower beds, it is planted next to roses, irises, delphinium, lilies, forget-me-nots, peonies.
Botanical description
Wide Brim is a compact, medium-sized perennial shrub with beautiful leaves and abundant flowering. The hybrid hosta was bred in 1979 thanks to the efforts of Dutch breeders. The plant is widely used to decorate garden areas. It is popular because of its decorative appearance and unpretentiousness.
Culture has its own characteristics.
- The host grows to a height of 60 cm with a bush circumference of 70–90 cm.
- The crown of the plant is dense and dense, characterized by rapid growth.
- The size of the leaves is 16X21 cm, the leaf plates are heart-shaped. The surface with characteristic grooves is light green, decorated with golden edging.
- The flowering culture begins in July and lasts until September.
- The drooping bell-shaped flowers with a pleasant specific aroma are collected in inflorescences resembling brushes. They are located on a tall, straight stem.
- The flower petals have a delicate pale lilac color.
Scope - gardening of lawns, decoration of the club and flower beds, alpine slides, framing garden paths and artificial reservoirs.
Landing algorithm
Wide Brim is an unpretentious variety that can be planted in almost any area. In order for the plant to develop well and perform a decorative function, it is recommended to plant it in places protected from direct sunlight. Also, planting in a draft is not allowed, as this contributes to the early evaporation of moisture in the summer season.
Hosta Hybrida Wide Brim can be grown in any garden soil. The best option is a fertile moist soil with a low to medium acidity level. It is desirable that the soil contains a large amount of humus and there are many earthworms in it, enriching the earth with oxygen.
Important! It is forbidden to plant hosts in dense ground. Heavy sandy and clay soils are not suitable for cultivation, as they do not allow the roots to grow normally.
The soil for hybrid hosts can be made independently from the following components:
- river sand;
- peat;
- cleaned loose garden soil;
- dry compost.
The components can be mixed in equal proportions. Sterilization of the potting mix is not required.
Hosta saplings are planted in early September
Before planting, you need to check the quality of the planting material. Usually use "delenki", they must have at least 3 viable buds. No signs of decay or mold are allowed.
Planting procedure:
- In the chosen place, dig a hole 35-40 cm deep and wide.
- Place a drainage layer on the bottom.
- Cover with prepared potting soil.
- Leave for 3-4 days.
- Dig a hole in the potting mix.
- Place a delenka or a seedling.
- Sprinkle the planting material so that the root buds are under the ground at a depth of 2-3 cm.
- Pour with settled water.
Planting is recommended in the fall. During this period, Wide Brim will root better and will be able to adapt to the colder temperatures before winter. Planting in the spring is allowed, but in this case, when leaves appear, they must be removed so that the host spends nutrients for rooting.
Typically, Wide Brim is planted in groups. For 1 sq. m. plant 3-4 bushes. The distance between them must be at least 40 cm.
