How to plant and grow hazel grouse flowers
Before planting hazel grouse flowers, by the end of August they prepare the soil and a place for planting rested bulbs. The soil should be nutritious, loose, with a sufficient amount of coarse river sand and humus at the rate of 10-15 kg per 1 m2. In addition, the soil should be well-drained, because the plant does not like waterlogging.
Planting of hazel grouse flower bulbs in the ground begins in September-October, planting depth - at least 25 cm for large and 15–20 cm for small bulbs, children are planted to a depth of 8-10 cm. Planting density - 30 cm. The planting process ends shelter of bulbs for the winter.
When planting hazel grouse in late September - early October, on a layer of fertile soil of at least 20 cm, river sand is added from above under the bulb, which is recommended to be planted on a barrel. No matter how you plant it, the whole bulb should be in the sand. From above, on top of the sand, high moor peat is poured, diluted by a third of its volume with river sand with the addition of ash. The height of the peat should be about the same as 2-3 times the height of the onion. That is, the planting depth is about 20 cm, and the distance between the plants is about 40 cm.
This plant looks beautiful both in a single planting, and in a mixborder, and when planting in a group. The hazel grouse does not need to be fed or watered if the soil is fertile enough. Practically does not get sick and is not damaged by pests.
Planting and caring for hazel grouses in the open field near small-rooted tree species is not recommended. They do not live long, so ground cover plants are planted with them. They are kept in one place for several years. When transplanting, when the plant completes its life cycle, the bulbs are dug up and placed in peat so that they do not dry out.
You need to dig it out carefully so as not to damage the bulb - otherwise you will have access to pathogenic microbes
The most reliable and affordable way of breeding hazel grouse is reproduction by dividing the bulb. This is a fairly simple method, albeit a slow one. We already know that by the end of the season, the mother bulb is divided into two daughter ones, which are transplanted into new soil in the fall.
The next year, these bulbs produce full-fledged plants that can bloom and divide the mother bulb into two daughter ones.
Since the bulbs of hazel grouse are very rare for children, reproduction by them is problematic, but possible.
Seed propagation also allows seedlings to be obtained, however, not all plants set seed pods, even with artificial pollination. In addition, the flowering of plants grown from seeds will have to wait eight years.
At home, fritillaria are planted in September to a depth of 15 cm in large pots with nutritious soil and, without watering, are placed in a cool room (with soil culture, they are not dug out annually). In December, the pots are brought into a room with a temperature of 10-12 ° and watering begins. In winter, plants can be placed closer to the warmth, and with the appearance of peduncles, they can be installed on the windowsill away from the radiator. Grouse bloom in February-March. The faded bulbs are kept in pots without being removed from the ground or watered.
The video "Planting and Caring for Grouse Flowers" shows how to grow these plants:
Grouse - description and features
Fritillaria is a perennial plant that hibernates and reproduces with bulbs (Latin bulbus), which consist of many wide scales.
Bulbs should be handled carefully - they have no integumentary part, so the scales are easily damaged
The ground stem of some species of fritillaria resembles a miniature palm tree.For this plant, they called it the paradise tree. Lanceolate leaves are arranged in groups or scattered along the trunk. The flowers of the hazel grouse are drooping (shown in the photo), appear one at a time or are collected by an umbrella at the top
Attract everyone's attention with bright and unusual colors
Fritillaria seeds are in a multifaceted capsule, sometimes winged, but wingless in the bowl.
Gardeners love fritillaria not only for its exquisite beauty, but also for the benefits it brings to the garden. It is believed that the flower has a characteristic odor that scares off the bear and the mole. Growing a plant in a flower bed with spring plants or along the perimeter of the site, you can try to protect the garden from rodents in this way.
How to grow hazel grouse
Planting and caring for the flower grouse often baffles plant breeders, although, if you figure it out, there is nothing complicated about it. Knowing some of the secrets will help both beginner lovers of beauty and passionate natures with experience.
Landing
Fritillaria is a very convenient flower for busy people. It does not have to be planted anew every year. It is enough to do this procedure every 2-3 seasons and enjoy the bright spring bloom.
Planting hazel grouse in open ground and subsequent care begins in the fall. For plants, light, fertile soil and a warm, well-lit place are selected.
Landing dates
If the hazel grouse bulbs are purchased in a store, they are stored in a dry, ventilated place until they are planted in the ground. Own excavated material is cleaned from the ground, treated with fungicide, dried and laid out in boxes.
This usually happens at the beginning of September. If the bulb is overdried, it is unlikely to germinate, so you should carefully monitor the condition of the bulbs. When postponing planting dates, it is recommended to place the bulbs in a moist substrate and put them in the refrigerator. This way they will be better preserved.
All seasonal work with fritillaria is completed by the end of September. Planting at a later date may result in a lack of spring flowering.
Landing rules
So, how to plant hazel grouses in the fall? Do not start work in rainy and cold weather. Bulbs placed in moist soil can rot.
The area chosen for fritillaria should be cleared of weeds, add 1 m² of the area to a bucket of peat or humus and coarse sand. Acidic soils must be calcified.
Planting Guide:
- Treat all material with a strong solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide;
- Prepare holes 2-3 onions deep (about 20 cm);
- Put a layer of drainage on the bottom and add a teaspoon of flower fertilizer;
- On the prepared bed, place the onion with the roots down and cover with soil;
- If necessary, water the earth and mulch with a layer of peat or sawdust.
This is where the autumn events end. Further maintenance work will begin in the spring.
Growing hazel grouses (fritillaria) in the garden: planting and care in the open field
All types of hazel grouses can be used not only for growing in flower beds, but also for decorating alpine slides or planting in groups on curbs along paths. They look just great, especially because they bloom when there are no other bright colors in the garden yet. Choosing several varieties of hazel grouse, you can experiment with the color shades of the buds.
Grouse is a very effective bulbous plant that is very easy to care for. Stems with leaves appear very early, as soon as the snow has melted. When growing and caring for hazel grouses in the garden, keep in mind that the stems are not afraid of frost, but if the buds have already appeared, the plant needs to be insulated with lutrasil, placing light greenhouse arches above it, otherwise the hazel grouse will not bloom.
In care, the hazel grouse flower is very unpretentious. Nothing will stop him from growing and developing, even if no one pays attention to him. However, if you put some effort into growing this plant, you will get a real miracle on your site.
When planting and caring for fritillaria outdoors, first of all provide the plant with a suitable habitat, which should be partial shade and sheltered from the wind. Then offer him additional food - it is simply necessary for high-quality growth and flowering.
During the care of the hazel grouse, the flower will be grateful to any type of feeding, except for foliar, which can cause leaf burns. Like any plant, hazel grouse takes care of its offspring and spends a significant part of its strength and nutrients on the formation of seed pods and seeds to its own detriment. If you do not plan to get seeds from a plant, do not force it to waste energy on the formation of seed pods and seeds - remove the ovaries immediately after the petals fall off. In this case, the bulb will receive more nutrition and will form larger and healthier. This means that next year the plant will be in great shape.
As shown in the photo, after planting, when caring for hazel grouses, the soil between the plants must be mulched:
This will protect the roots from drying out and overheating in hot weather and provide the necessary aeration. Young shoots of hazel grouse, like an adult plant, are quite frost-resistant and painlessly tolerate light frosts down to -5 ° C. Do not be alarmed if you see them frostbitten and drooping - as soon as the sun warms up, the plants will return to normal and continue to grow.
However, if the winter turns out to be little snow and cold, it is still better to perform a winter shelter for your pets. For this, spruce branches, reeds, reeds, straw or other material that will not cake and retain a sufficient amount of air are quite suitable. The coating layer should be at least 30 cm. You can remove the shelter in early spring, when the plant starts to grow.
To grow hazel grouses, as advised by professional growers, in June, when the ground part of the flower turns yellow and dies, you need to dig up the bulbs. Why do they do it? Everything is very simple: as soon as the plant enters the resting phase, which lasts until the end of August, the resistance of the bulb to infection is sharply reduced and there is a risk of losing it. The annual digging and subsequent replanting will also allow the newly formed bulbs to receive the maximum possible amount of nutrients from the soil in the new place.
After removing the bulb from the soil, it is necessary to peel it from the husk, wash off the remnants of the earth with warm water, disinfect for 20-30 minutes in a pink solution of potassium permanganate, cut off, if necessary, the detected foci of the disease, sprinkle the cut sites with charcoal and keep in fresh air until the cut sites will not dry out. Stored bulbs should be inspected weekly.
Storage of hazel grouse bulbs is carried out in a dry, well-ventilated room at a temperature not exceeding +30 ° C. The storage period lasts from June to the end of August.
Imperial hazel grouse varieties
At the moment, 12 varieties of flowers Imperial Grouse have been bred, which have various shades of petals (from yellow to red-orange) or original decorative leaves.
The most popular varieties:
- Aurora (Aurora). It has a low stem (up to 60 cm). The flowers are bright orange with purple veins. The flowering period starts early, which can cause the plant to freeze during the spring months.
- Rubra. Low-growing plants (up to 70 cm tall), the flowers are of an orange-brick shade, have large petals with veins inside, as can be seen in the photo of the Imperial Grouse flowers presented in the article.
- Lutea. Decorated with racemose inflorescences of 8 flowers. Has large buds. The petals are bright yellow, in the area of the stamens a white border is noticeable, gradually turning into green or purple shades.
- Garland Star. A plant with a powerful sturdy stem. The flowers are bright orange, formed into a luxurious crown. It blooms for 1.5 months with daily watering.
- StripedBeauty.It has flowers of a golden hue, collected in bell-shaped inflorescences. Red stripes are visible on the outer and inner sides of the petals. Blooms from late April to late May (when planting bulbs in February).
- Prolifera (Prolifera). It has orange flowers with purple veins.
- Raddeana. Differs in delicate flowers resembling bells. There can be up to 7 of them in the inflorescence. The color of the petals is a delicate creamy yellow. The plant is cold and drought resistant. The flowering period is 15-20 days. This variety is most suitable for beginner flower growers, since with proper planting and care, the flowers of the Grouse Imperial Raddeana varieties can withstand the most difficult climates.
Diseases and pests of hazel grouse
Diseases of hazel grouse
Grouse are resistant to fungal and viral diseases, including the scourge of all bulbous plants - botrytis. Problems in flowers can arise with regular violation of the rules of care, for example, with constant waterlogging, the bulbs of the plant can rot. In this case, you need to cut out rotten areas to healthy tissue, and treat the wounds with ash or crushed coal. Freezing of the bulbs during storage is fraught with problems: in the next season, plants from such planting material will develop weakly, and may even die. The same fate can await the hazel grouses, if during the past season they were overfed with fertilizers or if they were dug out at the wrong time.
Grouse pests
As for pests, the specific aroma of the juice of hazel grouse bulbs scares away from them not only insects, but also rodents - moles and mice. Infection of hazel grouse with pests can occur only if its immunity is weakened as a result of prolonged cultivation in one area. The danger for weakened hazel grouses is the lily beetle - an insect with a red body and a black head, as well as an onion cracker, or an onion daylily, the larvae of which can be found on the underside of the leaves. It is the larvae that pose the greatest danger to flowers. Do not miss the moment of their appearance and treat the plant with insecticide 2 or 3 times with an interval of 7-10 days. The proximity of hazel grouse with lilies of the valley contributes to the infection with rattles.
Secrets of the lush bloom of fritillaria
After winter sleep and warming the soil up to +12, fritillaria awakens and by the end of April it appears on the surface. Loosen the soil around the flower, remove weeds, apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
During the period of active growth, the hazel grouse will reach half a meter in a couple of weeks; during this period, fertilizing in the form of compost should be applied. And when the plant releases its first peduncle, apply root dressing in the form of ABA (station wagon) granules for garden flowers.
During flowering, monitor the moisture content of your fritillaria plantings and loosen the soil in a timely manner, this will saturate the plant with oxygen. Removing the seed box will increase the flowering time to 5 days. If you follow all of the above measures, fritillaria will delight you not only with lush and large flowering, but also with an unusually bright color of flowers.
Grouse flower (Fritillaria) is a frequent guest in our gardens. In nature, there are more than 150 of its varieties, growing in the central part of Russia and the countries of Asia. The Latin name of the species comes from the word fritillus - a vessel for dice
And in Russia they paid attention to the variegated color of flowers and called the plant hazel grouse
Fritillaria - an exquisite and luxurious flower
Growing
Grouse grows well in any soil. The main and essentially the only requirement for the soil is moisture permeability. The accumulation of liquid in the upper layers of the soil leads to rotting of the bulbs and the death of the plant. It is necessary to take care of the drainage layer.
After flowering, you need to cut off the peduncle, and if the foliage turns yellow, the entire aerial part. For the dormant period, it is recommended to dig out the bulbs: large annually, small - once every 2-3 years. They should be cleaned of the earth and dried.If rot is found, it is necessary to carefully remove the damaged areas, treat the "wounds" with a fungicide. Store in a dry place at a temperature of + 25-30 ° C, placing in a box with sawdust, peat, sand. As soon as the young roots appear on the bulb (usually at the end of August), the hazel grouse is ready for planting.
The Fritillaria bulb forms several daughter ones. Children have to grow up for several years. Often, for reproduction, the bulb is simply divided - broken. The parts are dried and planted in open ground.
Seed propagation is also permissible. We must not forget that they lose their germination very quickly. Therefore, already in July, they should be sown in containers. It is necessary to wait for the emergence of seedlings for a whole year, and full flowering will come only after 3-4 years.
Planting hazel grouses
What time to plant
After the end of the growing season in hazel grouses, their bulbs are removed from the soil and stored in a well-ventilated and dry room. Store them until roots grow. As soon as this happens, the bulbs must be planted in open ground. As a rule, disembarkation time falls on the last days of August or the first days of September. When storing, it should be remembered that these bulbs do not have protective integumentary scales, so they can dry out very quickly. In this regard, you should not purchase such planting material at the late autumn sales, since, most likely, the bulbs are already dry and will not sprout. In the event that you do not have time to plant the hazel grouses in open soil in time, then the bulbs can be saved by placing them on the shelf of the refrigerator (in the vegetable compartment), having previously dipped them into moistened peat. In the event that you plant such flowers later than the last days of September, then be prepared for the fact that they are unlikely to bloom next spring. Before planting, the bulbs must be disinfected in a solution of potassium manganese, and then sprinkled with a little crushed charcoal.
Landing features
First you need to start preparing the site. It is necessary to dig it up, while introducing humus or peat into the soil. If the soil is heavy, it can be corrected by adding sand. Also, this plant will be grateful if you add ash or lime to the soil. Planting depth from the bottom is equal to 2-3 onion diameters (approximately 20-25 centimeters). The bottom of the prepared hole should be covered with a layer of sand. In the event that the soil is heavy, moistened peat is taken instead of sand. After that, the bulbs must be placed in the hole with the bottom down. After the roots are neatly straightened, the hole is covered with soil. Someone considers this procedure not a landing, but a transplant.
How to plant imperial hazel grouse bulbs
