Emperor Red Baron
Peculiarities
The Red Baron or in the common people "red lightning" refers to the tall category of the family of cereals. The stem height reaches 80 centimeters. The leaves look like a wide blade with pointed ends.
The inflorescences reach a length of up to 15 centimeters - a beautiful spike-shaped panicle with a silvery tint.
Winter hardiness
Emperor Red Baron is a frost-resistant plant. It perfectly tolerates severe winters, which can be very unpredictable throughout Russia.
For example, the frosts in the Moscow region, which broke records in 2003, were endured by the Imperata without any problems.
Planting and leaving
In spring or late autumn, gardeners recommend cutting the tops of the leaves (by about 10 cm).
It should also be borne in mind that the Red Baron plant has a tendency to form shoots with green leaves. Due to the fact that they grow at a tremendous rate, they need to be dug up as soon as they have been noticed so as not to harm the main plant.
In the first few years of life, the young plant has not yet matured, therefore it is recommended to cover it with plastic wrap (of dense consistency) for the winter.
The imperata is an exclusively ornamental plant. The leaves are not used anywhere, since they do not carry any useful properties, they are not suitable as an addition to animal feed, although they are not poisonous. You must be extremely careful with them, because, due to their rigidity, they can cause serious physical injury. The clumps of grass are very dense, in nature they quickly suppress other vegetation and cannot serve as a nesting place for birds - the stems are too tough.
When planting a plant in open ground, you should definitely adhere to the following recommendations:
- the area where the plant will be planted should be well lit, and throughout the day. Otherwise, the plant will not produce the special pigment that gives the plant a bright red tint;
- despite its excellent frost resistance, the plant belongs to the thermophilic category. The optimal temperature for successful cultivation is considered to be 20 - 27 degrees;
- the soil is not particularly important for the plant. The main criteria for choosing a soil are: the presence of drainage, good ability to quickly absorb excess moisture. If moisture remains near the root system for a long time, it can harm the plant;
- during the initial planting of the plant, the hole should be at least 20 centimeters deep. The bottom must necessarily be covered with a mineral mixture (can be purchased at any flower shop, its price does not exceed 100 rubles). After planting, the rest of the pit is carefully sprinkled with soil, compacted and an additional layer of organic matter is laid to improve the properties of plant growth.
As for the reproduction of the plant, in captivity, today only one option is available - the method of dividing the root system of an adult bush.
The reproduction algorithm is as follows:
- It is necessary to excavate the root system.
- Separate part of the root from it with gentle movements.
- Dig a hole up to 20 cm deep.
- Fertilize with a mineral mixture.
- Drop the detached part.
Pros and cons of the variety
Most gardeners note more pluses than minuses in this elite variety. Despite the fact that Madrilene f1 appeared on the market quite recently, it has already gained recognition from many experienced summer residents and farmers.
pros
The variety is becoming more and more popular with vegetable growers due to its endurance, fertility and rare taste of these cucumbers.Here are the main positives from his description:
- marketability - the yield of marketable cucumbers at Madrilene f1 is close to 100%;
- yield - up to 15 kg can be harvested from one bush with good care;
- keeping quality - harvested cucumbers can lie for about 4 days without spoilage;
- strength - despite the thinness of the skin, cucumbers successfully tolerate transportation and do not burst;
- benefits - Madrilene contains antioxidants and a large amount of sucrose, perfect both for fresh consumption and for harvesting, unlike other ultra-early varieties, such as Merengue f1;
- resistance to many diseases - Madrylene f1 is practically not afraid of cucumber mosaic, powdery mildew and cladosporium.
Based on this description of the merits, it can be seen that this variety is fully consistent with its elite characteristics.
Minuses
Madrilene has few negative qualities, based on the description. Here are the most important disadvantages of such cucumbers:
- the impossibility of self-collection of seeds - seed material has to be purchased anew every season, which ultimately turns out to be much more expensive;
- high price - a standard package of cucumber seed material of 100 pcs. costs at least 1100 rubles,
- sensitivity to moisture level - an elite variety is difficult to tolerate drought, requires regular root watering and, at the same time, cucumbers rot in too wet soil - it will not be easy to find a middle ground;
In general, the positive aspects of Madrilene f1 noticeably outweigh the negative ones. It is especially beneficial for those who grow cucumbers in large quantities for sale.
Arabis or rezuha growing from seeds planting and care
Arabis or Rezuha is a genus of plants belonging to the Cruciferous family. The number of the genus is about 100 species that grow in the mountainous areas of the African tropics and the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. In culture, these flowers are grown as annuals or perennials. They look great as a ground cover due to their creeping shoots.
The height of the stem is up to 30 cm, the foliage is covered with fluff, has the shape of a heart, and can be jagged. Small flowers of pink, white or yellowish color, can be either simple or double. Long-lasting flowering, begins in May, is characterized by a strong pleasant scent.
Varieties and types of arabis
Alpine Arabis is a perennial plant that can grow up to 35 cm tall. The stems have a very high branching, some of the branches adjoin the ground like clumps. The foliage on the shoots is heart-shaped, and closer to the root is rounded. The flowers are simple, up to 1 cm in size, white in color, collected in cluster inflorescences. Flowering begins in mid-spring and lasts about a month.
There is a double form with larger flowers.
Arabis bruovidny is low - up to 10 cm, rezuha. Its small fluffy foliage forms rosettes, the flowers are white, collected in loose shields.
Arabis Caucasian is considered by scientists to be a form of Alpine Arabis. Perennial plant growing up to 30 cm tall. The foliage is grayish due to small hairs. The flowers are white, collected in cluster inflorescences. Flowering begins in early summer and lasts about a month.
There is a form:
Rosabella with pink flowers,
Flore-pleno - double flowers,
Variegata is a variegated form with yellow spots on the edges of the foliage.
Arabis ciliate is a high-altitude dwarf plant, its height is less than 10 cm. The foliage is grayish, and the flowers are pink.
The Route Sense variety has a richer color of the petals.
Arabis Ferdinand is a very low species, the height of its representatives is up to 5 cm.With such a height of the bush, it is valued for its attractive green foliage with white edges and long flowering. The flowers are small, white or pinkish.
The Old Gold variety is taller than the species form, the foliage is decorated with yellowish spots, the flowers are white. Sometimes it blooms twice a year.
Arabis grandiflora forms low clumps up to 20 cm in height. The flowers are pink, up to 2 cm in size, placed in racemose inflorescences.
Arabis Zyundermana dwarf - up to 5 cm - perennial. The foliage is small, dark green, shiny. Flowers 1 cm in size, white. Flowering begins in late spring - early summer.
Arabis Arends is also a groundcover with rounded leaves and pink petals.
On sale sometimes you can find the name Arabis Persian carpet - it is a mixture of multi-colored forms of Alpine arabis.
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Arabis planting and care in the open field
The soil for cultivation should be nutritious, loose and sandy; before planting or sowing, it is advisable to fertilize with mineral or organic fertilizers.
If the soil is too dense, then sand should be added to it. In general, this plant is unpretentious and can grow on poor soils, but then the flowering will be poorer.
Bushes are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. Several seedlings are planted together. After that, watering is carried out and, if the site has not been previously fertilized, a complex mineral fertilizer is applied after a couple of days.
Caring for this culture is not burdensome. The main necessary procedures are weeding and loosening the soil. Watering is needed only in prolonged heat, and even in this case it is better not to be zealous, since rezuha is resistant to dryness and will more easily survive it than the bay. Withered flowers should be pruned for longer flowering.
Fertilizers are applied once a year before flowering. As a top dressing, a complex mineral fertilizer or humus is suitable.
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Arabis transplant
Transplants are carried out every 4 years. Also at this time, you can also divide the bush.
If you grow rezuha as a ground cover and do not want to transplant, then you can make rejuvenation by sprinkling sand mixed with humus on the bare parts of the plant. Transplantation and division are performed after flowering.
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Harvesting Arabis Seeds
Collecting seeds is carried out after the first frost. This is done in dry weather, otherwise the seeds will have low germination. The inflorescence is cut with part of the shoot and dried indoors.
After the flowers have dried, the seeds are husked and stored in a paper bag, dry and dark.
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Arabis in winter
Arabis can withstand light frosts, but if the temperature drops below 5 ° C, then you need to take care of the shelter.
Before wintering, the shoots are cut to 2 cm and insulated with any covering material.
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Varietal variety
Thanks to the success of breeding work, it was possible to obtain a lot of varieties of varietal and hybrid hellebores. They are characterized by clean and bright colors, as well as a rather large flower size - it can reach 0.08 m.
Popular varieties:
- "Blue Anemone" - with delicate purple flowers;
- White Swan - white;
- "Rock and Roll" - has a dark speck.
German breeders managed to create an interesting series "Lady"; the name of each variety contains this generic name. Among them there are:
- pink with red spots;
- light pink;
- white with red dots;
- dark red;
- creamy lemon plants.
All representatives of the "Lady" series are quite high - up to 0.4 m. In the temperate climatic zone, they bloom in mid-April. Flowering lasts approximately 2 weeks. A characteristic feature of this group of plants is excellent seed reproduction.
The Montsegur variety is also attractive. Its flowers can grow to a large size, and in shape they resemble a bowl. A characteristic feature of the variety is increased color variability. In the middle of the flower, it is easy to see the stamens of a contrasting color. The height of "Montsegura" can reach 0.3-0.4 m. With the onset of spring, a lush inflorescence of a spreading appearance is formed, rising 0.5 m above the ground. The diameter of the flowers varies from 0.03 to 0.05 m. Flowering can be observed in March, April and May. The variety is characterized by leathery foliage of the finger-dissected type. In one place, a culture can develop up to 10 years.It is very difficult to transplant it, therefore you have to choose a place very carefully, and work thoroughly.
The Tricastin variety also deserves attention. The length of its flowering stems varies from 0.2 to 0.5 m. The flower cups are large and variably colored. This variety has many petals, but each of them is relatively small. The plant looks graceful in a bouquet.
Connoisseurs also highly appreciate the Double Epricot variety. The height of its plants is 0.3-0.4 m; cultivation in the 5th climatic zone is recommended. The crop is suitable for cutting. It is advisable to grow it in the shade or partial shade. Double Epicot looks most beautiful at sunset.
It is appropriate to complete the review on "Double Helen Pikoti". The variety gives double flowers of white-pink color with a diameter of up to 0.08 m. They are covered with thick red-burgundy lines starting from the middle. Flowering continues for quite a long time. Demanding soil is not great, but it is better to choose areas with heavy clay, saturated with humus.
Peculiarities
Miscanthus Chinese is an ornamental perennial of the Cereal family. Basic botanical description: A herbaceous shrub with erect stems, on the tops of which there are fluffy panicles in the form of a fan. The roots are powerful, deepen to 5–6 m and grow rapidly. The total height of the plant varies from 80 cm to 2 m, some specimens can grow above 3 m. The leaves are long, linear, hard and rough to the touch, 1–1.5 cm wide.
With the arrival of autumn, the shade of the foliage changes, in some varieties it becomes yellow-pink, in others it is rich orange, and in some it is brown-burgundy. Any autumn color looks very impressive without reducing the decorative effect of the plant.
In July, paniculate inflorescences from 10 to 30 cm long appear. They are long spikelets of pastel shades. Depending on the variety, their color can be from white to bright red. Lush and soft fans last until mid-autumn and are eye-catching.
