Alyssum after flowering
Seed collection
You need to collect seeds in the last days of September or the first ones in October. Choose a dry day with no wind. It is necessary to spread the fabric directly on the ground, and then they take the inflorescences in their hands and carefully rub them. When you're done, remove any large debris, and leave the small ones. For drying, the seeds are placed in a dry room with very good ventilation, but there should be no drafts. Seeds should be poured into a cloth bag and stored until spring. If the seeds have already spilled out on the ground, then in this case it is necessary to carefully sweep them out with a broom from under the bushes. Once the debris has been removed, the seeds should be stored in the same way as described above.
Perennial wintering
Alyssum has an average winter hardiness, so if the air temperature drops less than minus 15 degrees, the plant will die. However, in regions with fairly mild winters, this flower, if properly prepared, can survive the colder months. In late autumn, the site should be covered with dried foliage. After the snow falls, a snowdrift should be thrown over the foliage. If you cover the alissums in this way, they will be able to survive the winter, while the green foliage will remain on the bush. It is not recommended to prune the plant before winter; a haircut is arranged in spring.
Varieties
Among the species of daylily, the red one, sometimes called brown-yellow, stands out; this plant forms loose bushes. It is characterized by long (up to 1 m) foliage 0.012-0.03 m wide. As for the Middendorf, this plant is distinguished by its early flowering. It has a thick oblique root, and the lobes are very fragile.
The foliage is relatively narrow, only the outer leaves reach 0.023 m. The height of the flower stems does not exceed 0.8 m, and they rise slightly above the foliage. You can expect the appearance of flowers from the middle of May. Re-flowering occurs in autumn. The plant inhabits the slopes of meadows, deciduous forests, and also occurs in dense shrubs.
A hybrid daylily is sometimes also called a garden daylily, and among it there are both early, medium and late flowering plants. Hybrids are also divided into dormant, evergreen, and partly evergreen types. In our country, you can use a crop with any type of vegetation. According to the shape of the flowers, they are distinguished:
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rounded;
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star-shaped;
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triangular;
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spider-like;
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terry;
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fringed varieties.
The size of flowers in hybrid daylilies can be 0.07-0.2 m. Curiously, the size of the floral part of the plant is in no way related to the size of its other parts. There are known hybrid daylilies with small flowers and large bushes, but there are also opposite examples, when gorgeous buds appear on a mini-bush. As for the colors, it is very diverse. Among 18 relatively pure daylily flowers, there was “no place” only for blue shades.
There are also mixed color options. Mixtures are formed due to the occurrence of spots and stripes of a different tone. Hybrid daylilies are propagated mainly by dividing the bushes. This procedure is possible at any time if the plant is not blooming. But the best result will be at the end of summer.
The species of daylilies that bloom all summer deserve a separate discussion - and there are not so few of them. First of all, we are talking about such varieties as:
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"Dumortier";
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"Orange";
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Lemon Yellow;
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"Brown-yellow".
TET daylilies can bloom twice a season if the weather is warm in late summer and early September. The appearance of a new arrow occurs after "rest", which takes 14-20 days. There is a classification according to the size of flowers:
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miniature group - up to 7.4 cm inclusive;
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small - up to 11.5 cm;
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large - more than 11.5 cm.
Planting and leaving
Lilies will only look attractive if properly cared for.
There are general rules for keeping all varieties and hybrids.
It is important that the bulbs are not flooded in the spring. If there is such a possibility, then you need to take care of the drainage layer.
During rainy periods, this technique will protect the bulbs from rotting.
Fertilizers should be mineral, not organic.
For the winter, it is recommended to transplant the bulbs into a basket. Otherwise, there is a great risk that the lilies will be eaten by rodents.
Plants are more susceptible to disease in rainy seasons. It is necessary to carry out additional treatment with drugs.
For outdoor planting, it is important to choose a healthy bulb. In this case, you can plant the plant both in spring and autumn.
Procedure order:
- remove dry scales from planting material;
- pour a small layer of sand on the bottom of the hole, no more than 3 cm;
- put the onion in the hole, sprinkle with sand to the top;
- Water generously for better rooting.
Sawdust, peat, leaf humus with peat additives are used as insulation. The mulch layer should be at least 5 cm.
Snow-white lilies require special conditions of detention
It is important to consider a number of nuances
- The sun should hit the leaves only before lunchtime. Plants do not tolerate heat and frost.
- It is impossible to plant completely in the shade. Light is needed for proper development.
- You need to feed the plant with fertilizers three times. Before the flower begins to grow, before flowering, when the buds are forming, and after the flowers fall until August or September.
- Watering is carried out with the regularity at which the ground is always slightly damp. Water must be directed to the root.
Popular groups of lilies
When choosing lilies for planting in the country or in the courtyard of a private house, you should pay attention to the following groups of hybrid plants:
Asiatic lily (left) and Candidum lily (right)
- Asian hybrid lilies. Unpretentious winter-hardy varieties, have cup-shaped flowers of white, pink, orange, yellow, as well as multicolored colors.
- Candidum. These varieties are capricious to growing conditions. Flowers have a funnel-shaped or tubular shape, the color is snow-white or yellow. Unlike the previous group, the flowers of these varieties have a strong aroma.
American lily (left) and oriental lily (right)
- American hybrid lilies. The varieties are well suited for breeding in central Russia. They are distinguished by moderate demands on growing conditions. The flowers are turbid with pink or lilac color and bright red dots.
- Oriental hybrid lilies. The varieties are quite resistant to external factors, but at the same time they are highly susceptible to viral and fungal diseases. Flowers of various shapes and colors. Suitable for breeding in the middle lane and southern regions of Russia.
Each of the four groups of lilies includes many varieties with similar characteristics. Choose a group based on the planting conditions and climate in your region. The variety is determined solely at the discretion of the gardener.
Landing scheme
Astilboides is a moisture-loving plant that does not tolerate drought. If the soil near the flower is subject to frequent drying out, then it will not be able to form inflorescences and will grow very slowly
In connection with these features of growth, experts recommend paying special attention to the choice of a planting site, which should be as protected as possible from direct sunlight and have constantly moist soil.
Novice gardeners should definitely understand that this flower is a very large plant, therefore it requires a lot of free space. The flower acquires its maximum size 5 years after planting, and the occupied area of one bush can be about 3.5 m2.
These parameters must be taken into account in order to avoid overcrowding of green spaces.
Due to its unpretentiousness, the flower feels good on all types of soil, but still prefers nutritious loams. When planting a flower, experts recommend using a nutrient mixture consisting of garden soil, peat, humus and river sand. Due to the presence of a superficial root system, the planting hole should not be deep, but very wide.
During planting, it is necessary to straighten the root system as much as possible and sprinkle it with a nutrient mixture, which must be carefully compacted near the flower. Planted plants must be watered abundantly with clean and settled water, and to prevent the root system from drying out, the entire area near the flower should be mulched with peat or crushed tree bark.
Healthy seedlings should have a strong root system, without signs of rot and fungal diseases. For maximum rooting, before planting, the roots of the plant must be soaked in a special solution that accelerates the growth and formation of the root system.
Reproduction principle
This plant propagates by seed or root division. You have to tinker with the seeds, and no one guarantees a hundred percent result due to low germination. Moreover, the growth of such a young plant is too slow, and flowering is possible only after four years. As for the rhizomes, this method is considered more simple and practical. One has only to wait for spring and dig out a piece of rhizome. Then cut off a small part with 3-4 buds from it, treating the cuts with ash. In order for the flower to start well, it is required to put the root horizontally in the ground somewhere to a depth of five centimeters.
Planting astilboides in our garden
To purchase a seedling, we recommend contacting garden shopping centers. In time, this event coincides with the departure of spring frosts. Before planting, the rhizomes are treated with epin, root and humate. This procedure is carried out without removing the seedling from a special planting container, but simply by lowering it into the solution for 30 minutes and pulling it out when the bubbles stop coming out. Then they choose a suitable place where there is a lot of shade or partial shade, and the proximity to the reservoir will also be wonderful. After planting, the ground around the flower is covered with a five-centimeter layer of mulch. In the early days, the seedling is looked after, namely:
• weeds are flying;
• carry out watering in dry weather;
• renew the mulch.
Already next year, there is no need to carry out these procedures, since the falling leaves will serve as a good mulch, delay the evaporation of water and dry out the soil and prevent weeds from germinating. But if the summer turned out to be hot and dry, then you should not forget about watering, despite the age of the plant.
Astilboides is sometimes used as a tapeworm. This perennial does not require special attention. It stands out smartly among its flower neighbors that grow nearby and create a certain background for it. Astilboides are also planted among the bushes, in which the leaves will become bright in autumn. This applies to viburnum, bladderworm, barberry. This flower will look very beautiful on the coast of water bodies, especially among artificial masonry. And if sedge grows nearby, this area will become a real island of wildlife.
Growing hosts from seeds
How to grow a hosta in a pot.
Hosts reproduce by dividing the bush, by seeds, and also by cuttings. For those who prefer to breed hosts with seeds, you should know that growing hosts in this way depends on the pre-sowing treatment of the material with growth stimulants (soaking for half an hour in epine, root, Zircon or aloe juice), since the germination rate of hosta seeds is weak - 70-80% ...Some growers advise resorting to the stratification method (keeping the seeds for a month in the cold) to improve germination. The second very important factor for success is the sterility of the substrate, which should not contain fungi and other microorganisms, otherwise the seedlings may grow sick, so it is best to buy the substrate in specialized stores. The composition of the substrate should include perlite, peat and vermiculite.
But before we go any further, let me convince you of the interest in seeding. Growing green spring manure will have the following benefits. Enrich the soil with readily biodegradable organic matter and thereby enhance your future crops. Maintain high humidity in the immediate area and participate in aerating the soil.
- Protect soil from erosion and drying out.
- Limiting the development of weeds.
- Participate in crop rotation and thereby reduce the risk of diseases and pests.
Green manure is usually sown from February to April, but can also be sown in summer after harvest such as potatoes.
In April-May, a drainage layer is placed in a pot pre-treated with medical alcohol or potassium permanganate solution, a substrate is poured and moistened well. Then hosta seeds are scattered over the surface, sprinkle them on top with a layer of substrate 5-7 mm thick, slightly compact it and, in order to retain moisture, cover the pot with glass or film. During germination, the soil temperature should be 18-25 ºC, and then the seedlings will appear in two or three weeks. Protect seedlings from direct sunlight, provide them with moderate watering, remove condensation in time. The seeds do not need bright light, so keep them in light shade until they emerge, but then place them in a well-lit area.
Growing hosts in the open field - reproduction
If the soil is too packed, you can unpack it using herbs or a spatula without returning the soil. Take a bucket of several seed buckets and the amount of seeds for your surface. Mix well. Owl on the fly. Below is the quantity. Stick out the back of the rake to bring the seeds into contact with the soil. Water as needed. Usually the humidity of winter prevents you from watering, do so in accordance with soil and forecasts.
- Start by removing the mulch from your tablet.
- If you don't have mulch, remove all weeds with a crochet hook.
- Pass the hook to break the clumps and align the package.
Small tip: For your seedlings, a teaspoon to low is about 3 grams of seed.
It is necessary to dive the seedlings into separate pots after the appearance of a pair of leaves: the seedlings are transferred to the soil, a quarter covered with sand. To moisten the dived seedlings, bottom irrigation is used: the host in a pot is placed in a deep pan with water and stays there until the top layer of soil "gets wet". Now the seedlings need to be hardened: remove the film or glass for several hours. After a week, remove the cover completely, and expose the host to fresh air for a short time, provided that the temperature is not lower than +18 ºC. Keep in mind that hosta seedlings develop very slowly, and in general, a hosta grown from seed often loses its varietal characteristics.
Tip 2. Mixing seeds with a primer will make it easier to visualize the planted area. The three most commonly used spring green dungs are phasel, spring vetch, and mustard. All three will generate significant amounts of biomass.
- Cost per m²: about 2 cents.
- Sowing density: 1 gram per m².
- Cost per m²: about 5 cents.
Little tip 3: Mix these three green dung together, you know my keynote: Variety = Protection.
Planting trees and shrubs
If planting remains one of the most enjoyable gestures in the garden, it is nevertheless one of the most important in the life of a plant, tree or shrub, so it must be successful! Find our tips for planting bulbs.
... They are planted in the fall when they are rooted, but they will easily plant the rest of the year if bought in containers.
