Patio peonies: undersized varieties "Rome", "Dublin" and "Madrid", cultivation and care

Calluna cultivation

The most important thing in caring for calluna vulgaris is to plant the heather correctly. In this case, it can grow in the yard up to 30 years old, and bloom brightly all this time.

But buying the right one is also important. The fact is that in stores sometimes there are completely dry callones, which the sellers forgot to water in time. They can be beautiful for up to 4 months, because the flowers will not fall off. But neither in the yard, nor on the balcony, this "charm" can not be planted. So before giving money for a bush, check if its branches are bent - if so, the bush is alive

It is also important that the soil in the pot is slightly damp when sold.

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Priming

It's the most important. It may not be very nutritious, but it is loose and always sour.

If you buy potting soil for your home flower from a store, make sure that the pH numbers on the bag are in the range of 4.5 - 5.5.

It is also important that there is drainage at the bottom of the pot - without it, the heather that loves to grow in wet soil can die from root rot. Other important requirements:

Other important requirements:

sunny area (partial shade is allowed);
good water conductivity of the soil;
moist soil (low groundwater is good for heather, especially freshly planted), but the flower garden should not be swampy.

An experienced gardener will tell in more detail about planting this decorative culture in spring and autumn, as well as the intricacies of this procedure:

Outdoor care

Abundant watering for the winter, especially in cold regions (and calluna can grow even in Siberia).
Pests of heather are not terrible, but he can get sick to death with late blight. Therefore, flower beds should not be set up near the vegetable garden and beds so that the heather does not have contact with crops that often suffer from such a disease (and these are potatoes, tomatoes).
In a warm or middle climate, a semi-shrub does not need shelter for the winter, but in the north it is better to overlay a flower bed with spruce branches (although much depends on the type of flower you planted, they are less and more winter-hardy).
Mulching with materials acidifying the soil: needles or small bark, sawdust, deciduous humus.

But you do not need to feed the calloon in the flower bed.

You will learn more details about the cultivation of calloon from the expert of the garden center:

Home care

Ideal content for calluna: about 22 degrees in summer and from +7 to -12 in winter; frequent airing; a lot of sun. In warm regions, heather can be kept on the balcony in winter, and in an apartment under air conditioning in summer.
Immediately bringing a bush from the store, arrange a warm shower for it - this way you will wash off the dust, and possibly also some pests that have stuck in the store.
Make sure that the soil in the pot does not swamp, but is constantly slightly moistened. Heather also needs moist air, so it is advisable to keep it constantly (especially in summer and winter) on a pallet with wet sphagnum or expanded clay. In winter, watering is reduced.
The plant can be sprayed frequently. For both irrigation and spraying, the water must be defended. During the procedure, the water should be lukewarm or room temperature.
You can feed the callon with organic matter, giving it once a month in spring and summer. And in the first month of spring, after a planned transplant, the plant can be watered with a solution of complex mineral fertilizer.

Indoor calloon needs a pinch - thanks to it, the plant shrubs better, which means it blooms more. And when all the flowers dry up, it's time for formative pruning.
If you have a temperate climate, put the bushes on the balcony every summer. It might even be the sunny side of the house. But remember: the more sun the heather receives, the more water it should receive (not only watering, but also spraying).

Pruning

This is an important part of caring for both indoor and outdoor heather. It delays the aging of the calla by encouraging the plant to bush and flower more.

It is held once a year. In the open field, it can be carried out in early spring, when the plant has already overwintered, but will not have time to start growing. In a pot, pruning can be done after the heather has faded (but, since you are unlikely to want to part with flowering branches before the deadline, you can also postpone it until spring).

When forming a flowerpot, you should not make the correct ball out of heather; shorten different branches not at the same length. This culture looks good in its natural, slightly "wild" form.

Reproduction

Personally, it seems to me that heather is easier to buy ready-made seedlings, in a container.

This culture can be propagated by seeds and layering. Both those and those take root well. However, the bushes grown from them can bloom as much as 3, or even 5 years later.

Calluna also propagates by dividing the rhizome and apical cuttings.

Characteristic

Patio peonies attract attention not only during the flowering period, but also during the growing season. These miniature bushes fit perfectly into small flower beds, decorate patios, porches

Some varieties can be grown in containers.

This species is considered to be herbaceous peonies. In spring and summer, they are the main decoration of any flower bed. Of the main advantages that patio peonies can boast, we can single out:

strong peduncles, so there is no need for additional organization of supports;
each bush is compact and small in size;
flowers have a delicate, unobtrusive scent.

The height of such flowers ranges from 600 to 1200 mm. It is not easy to grow peonies at home, since it takes a lot of space for the development of a bush, however, the presented species has modest dimensions, hence its increased popularity. The root system develops small, so it becomes real to grow peonies in a pot.

The buds have different shapes, they can be double and simple.

Peony is one of the most ornamental plants. The peony has gained popularity due to its beauty and durability. Peonies are beautiful not only during flowering, but also during the growing season. The flowers are very fragrant and of the most varied forms. Serve as a great backdrop. Recently, miniature patio peonies have become in special demand. A patio is an open courtyard surrounded by walls, galleries, gates, and more. It was for the decoration of such courtyards that these compact flowers were bred.

Herbaceous peonies are considered a real decoration of the garden in the spring-summer period. The main benefits of patio peonies:

Peduncles are very strong, they do not need support.
The bushes are compact and short.
The scent of flowers is very delicate.
Can be planted in pots and patios.

If you have previously grown peonies, then you know that their height is 60-120 cm. It is difficult to grow them at home because of the need for a large space. But undersized patio varieties, up to half a meter high. The root system is also significantly smaller than that of the rest. They are not limited in the color palette: from snow-white to maroon. Flowers can be either simple or semi-double or double.

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Among the best varieties on the modern market, it is worth highlighting the following representatives of patio peonies.

"London"

A dwarf plant ideal for potting. There are two types of petals on the flower: the lower ones are larger, the upper ones are smaller, forming a core. The color of the bud is intense dark red.

"Oslo"

Will delight lovers of crimson flowers. The variety is popular for its early flowering. Bushes grow even if not provided with proper care, they can reach a height of 55 mm. Support for peduncles is not needed.

"Athens"

Peony with a very attractive, neat bush shape.It blooms earlier than most other varieties, the petals of the flowers are deep pink, have a pleasant aroma.

"Dublin"

This plant is distinguished by its late flowering. The buds are of a delicate white shade, with yellow petals in the middle. After cutting, the peony does not get sick.

"Madrid"

It blooms at almost the same time as the previous variety. The bushes form compact, the flowers are not pure white, but slightly creamy with a yellow core.

"Moscow"

This peony will delight you with a bright red color, has an average flowering. The buds are bicolor, the middle is yellow, it contrasts beautifully with the main shade. The buds are semi-double, they sit on strong peduncles, so a garter is not required.

Jan Van Leuven

According to the description, it has a long flowering period. Bushes can grow up to 900 mm, buds appear in late spring. The flowers are white, the core is yellow. The flowers are cupped and have a subtle aroma.

Caring for a sheep in the garden

When grown in regions with a temperate climate, such a plant does not need to be watered, even on hot and dry summer days. This species is adapted to the mountain climate, so if high humidity is observed on hot days, this will have an extremely negative effect on flowering. It is necessary to water the sheep only when there is a prolonged drought, because due to a lack of water, new foliage will stop growing at the bush, and the old one will begin to dry out.

To preserve the decorative effect of such a plant, it does not need to be fed often. 7 days after planting the bush in open soil, it must be fed using a small amount of fertilizer. After that, fertilizing is carried out 1 time per season with mineral complex fertilizer.

Wintering

When the flowering of this plant comes to an end, the inflorescences that have lost their effectiveness must be removed. Such a cereal will not need shelter for the winter. During the first winter period, the color of the bush does not change and remains greenish-blue. In springtime, discolored leaf plates can be found in lush foliage, they look like gray strands. In order for the plant to become attractive again, these leaves need to be pulled out, while trying to grab with your hand as close as possible to the base of the plate. When the third winter is over, the plant will need to be rejuvenated.

Sheep breeding

Such a cereal is propagated by dividing the bush and seeds. You can read about the seed propagation method above. When the third winter is over, the bush will lose its former beauty, so it will need to be removed from the ground, divided into parts and planted. This procedure is carried out in the spring. If the bush is transplanted or divided in the fall, then it will be very weak, and if a wet winter comes out, then there is a high probability that rot will appear on the plant. Three-year-old bushes tolerate division and transplantation well.

Pests and diseases

The sheep has a very high resistance to all pests. If the summer period is hot and damp, and the soil in the area where such a cereal grows is poorly drained, then there is a high probability that the root system of the bush will be affected by a fungal disease, and rot may appear on it in winter.

If the weather is hot and the humidity is high, then because of this flowering, the oat becomes very scarce, while at the end of the summer period the bush can get rusty. In order to prevent this disease for growing cereals, it is recommended to choose those areas that are very well ventilated. Rusty bushes should be sprayed with a fungicide, for example, Bordeaux liquid.

If the root system decays, then the bush will need to be removed from the ground, and then all the affected areas are carefully cut out. Places of cuts must be sprinkled with crushed coal. After that, the plant is planted in a different place, while it should be borne in mind that it will need very good drainage.

How growing cherries in the middle lane will differ from growing cherries

Cherries, plums, apple trees are not uncommon for domestic summer residents. But not everyone wants to get involved with cherries: some think that this culture is "with character", others find it difficult to find a suitable variety. In fact, the State Register offers a choice of almost a hundred different cultivars of this culture, among which there are about three dozen varieties designed specifically for the climate of central Russia.

Sweet cherry is a close relative of Bird cherry (genus Plum) - the parent of most varieties of cherry and its species. Sweet cherry is self-fertile, characterized by rapid growth of shoots and crowns, especially in the first years of life, it feels best in a temperate climate, in regions with severe winters it can freeze out. Cherry trees reach a height of 3-5 m, with proper crown formation and regular care (this applies to adult representatives of this stone fruit culture) they are able to give up to 35-40 kg of fruit. In addition, sweet cherry is an excellent melliferous plant, wood is used for the manufacture of joinery.

Cherry and sweet cherry - representatives of the same genus Plum

Sweet cherry is a thermophilic tree, its frost resistance is lower than that of cherry. Cherries are planted where there are no drafts, but the sun is abundant. This culture does not like acidic soil and grows poorly where groundwater is too close. Usually, fruiting of sweet cherries begins in the 4-5th year from the moment of planting the seedling in a permanent place, continues until the age of 15-17 years.

Cherry differs from cherries primarily in fruits - large, fleshy drupes of cherries are sweeter, but less aromatic than cherries. Cherry berries can be bright yellow, whitish, scarlet, carmine peel, some cultivars have round berries, others oval, even slightly flattened, with a scar on the side, heart-shaped, up to 2.5-3 cm in diameter, sweetish taste, no specific aroma. How else to distinguish cherries from cherries:

sweet cherry is a powerful, vigorous tree, cherry can be bushy, with smaller and thinner shoots;
unlike cherries, sweet cherries have a tall, straight stem and a light crown;
cherry leaves are oval, long, strongly serrated, hanging.

Sweet cherry is a multifaceted berry, but the taste is always worthy

Characteristic

Patio peonies attract attention not only during the flowering period, but also during the growing season. These miniature bushes fit perfectly into small flower beds, decorate patios, porches

Some varieties can be grown in containers.

This species is considered to be herbaceous peonies. In spring and summer, they are the main decoration of any flower bed. Of the main advantages that patio peonies can boast, we can single out:

strong peduncles, so there is no need for additional organization of supports;
each bush is compact and small in size;
flowers have a delicate, unobtrusive scent.

The buds have different shapes, they can be double and simple.

Peony care

Place the container outdoors in a protected area. Direct sunlight should affect the plant for six to eight hours. If the peony is grown inside, then place it in front of the south or west side of the window. The peony has little natural light, supplement it with artificial. The device you have chosen must be adjusted so that it is 15 cm higher than the peony. The effect of artificial consecration should be at least 12-14 hours daily. In order to keep track of the time, connect a timer.

Water the peony when the top 2.5 cm of the potting mix is dry.Pour water evenly over the potting mix until it starts to drain from the bottom of the container. As a top dressing, such peonies will receive fertilizer, which is used for indoor plants. As soon as the peony has new stems, only then start fertilizing (every four weeks). It is best to use a water-soluble fertilizer. It is necessary to stop feeding in the middle of summer - the plant is prepared before the dormant period. At the end of summer, you need to water it less often and only when the soil is completely dry. If the peony is outdoors, it is worth leaving it there until the first frost. Once the leaves start to turn yellow, take a hand pruner and cut the stems. Place the pot in a cool, unheated place. And in the spring, when it gets warmer, take the pot back outside. Place it in an open, sunny place or in front of a window. Water it abundantly. Peonies most often bloom after full maturity, which occurs after 3 years. Plant heads should not be watered, as this can contribute to the occurrence of diseases and pests. Plant them in mini gardens, balconies, loggias and containers.

Growing patio peonies isn't difficult

Patio peonies have modest dimensions, the root system develops small, therefore it has already become a reality to grow peonies in a pot, and caring for them is not difficult.

If you want to put the patio peony on the terrace, then you need to plant it immediately in a pot with a diameter of at least 30 cm and a volume of at least 5 liters. At the bottom of the pot, you need to pour a small layer of expanded clay, fill it halfway with the nutrient mixture and plant the plant buds up, gently straightening the roots and sprinkling the container with soil. The rhizome should be covered with soil no deeper than 2-3 cm, otherwise the peony may not germinate. After planting, it is necessary to shed the plant, put the pot with the peony planted in it in fresh air - a sunny place protected from the wind.

If the peony grows in a rock garden, or just in the open field, then caring for it comes down to watering as needed and feeding

Care consists in watering as needed: when the soil in the pot dries up to about a depth of 2.5 cm and feeding once a month with a water-soluble complex fertilizer. Top dressing should be stopped by mid-July. The plant will need to prepare for winter in time. By autumn, when the leaves begin to change color, you need to cut the stems, like in ordinary peonies, and store in a cool place. In the spring, when it gets warmer, the pot with the plant can be put back to fresh air.

If the peony grows in a rock garden, or just in the open field, then caring for it comes down to watering as needed and feeding. In the fall, all the stems are also cut, and the soil around the plant is mulched.

The fight against insects when caring for peonies is minimal, however, peony flowers can be affected by a fungus, for example, late blight or leaf spot. These infections damage stems, leaves, and flowers. In case of severe damage, the plant must be eliminated. As a prophylaxis for a fungal infection, it is worth using fungicides, insecticides help from insects.

Care

Due to the long flowering period, sage grows best on sandy loam, fertile, carefully cultivated and moderately moist soils.

Sage sparkling reacts intensively to constant light moisture of the substrate and regular feeding. If the flowerbed is watered when the soil is really dry, then growing in containers, you should remember this feature. Salvia lustrous grown in containers must be fertilized regularly. Fertilizer is used for pelargonium or surfinia, fertilizers have a good composition of microelements and are in a form that is easily assimilated by the plant. Fertilizing every second watering, with half the dose, we will provide sage with a sufficient amount of trace elements, the salvia will not lose much of the lower leaves.Fertilize in the flowerbed every 2 weeks.

Sage tolerates transplanting even during flowering. Landing errors can be corrected later.

Main varieties

For cultivation in the garden, the following forms of cryptomeria have been bred:

The plant is distinguished by its short stature, long shoots with thick spirally twisted needles. This is the main feature of this species.
The evergreen tree has a straight trunk and grows up to 2 m. Sprawling branches with a large number of branches form a beautiful crown, which only increases its decorative effect.
The ephedra is compact in size; rosettes of needles are formed on its numerous branches. It is noteworthy that their color changes depending on the season: in the spring-summer time - green with a bluish tint, and closer to winter - red-brown.
The plant is distinguished by the presence of two trunks and a large number of long, chaotic branches. They are covered with short dark green needles.
The elegans height reaches 10 m. On dense branches there are soft long bluish-green needles. By autumn, their color changes to purple or brown. Small cones can only form on young plants. The advantage of this form is a high degree of resistance to adverse environmental factors.

Among indoor types of cryptomeria, the following are very popular:

Banday-sugi. This low-growing plant is distinguished by the ability to form many spreading shoots. They are covered with thick and tough needles of green-blue color.
Vilmorin Gold. The Japanese cryptomeria Vilmorin Gold has an annual growth of 3 cm, which is very convenient for home cultivation. The needles change from dark green to red-brown in winter. Withstands subzero temperatures normally.
The dwarf ephedra surprises with its white needles, which is very unusual and decorative. As they grow older, this color changes to light green.
Globosa nana. This type of Japanese cryptomeria has established itself as a frost-resistant culture, it can be very often seen in parks. The plant is not afraid to drop the temperature to -12 degrees. When grown in open areas, its height does not exceed 2.5 m, excellent for indoor conditions. On the shoots, various caliber needles of a light green color are formed.