Grouse chess: varieties, planting and care

Fritillaria landing

The correct organization of autumn planting and care of the fritillaria flower, as well as timely control over the plantings, will reward you in the spring with fragrant, lush flowering and a colorful picture of bright hazel grouse buds.

Fritillaria is in demand among most flower growers, for the variety of color palette of inflorescences and relative unpretentiousness.

Fritillaria is a colorful representative of the lily family and has about a hundred varieties of its species. Therefore, the choice of a suitable variety of hazel grouse, specifically for your site, will not be difficult.

Fritillaria prefers fertile soil, with an average pH level, not clogged, loose and aerated. The site for planting should be well lit, but with variable solar activity. In too shaded places, fritillaria will stretch upward, depriving the buds of nutrients, and this will affect the size and color of the inflorescences.

If your site for planting hazel grouse does not meet the above requirements, do not be upset. The scarcity of soil is easy to fix, for this you need to prepare the site in advance. Having dug up the soil at least on a shovel bayonet, apply organic fertilizers 5 buckets for every 5 square meters. m. of land.

Planting fritillaria begins in late August, early September, but not later, since the bulb must take root and have time to gain strength for the upcoming release of the peduncle.

Fritillaria is a large, weighty plant; with a thick, fleshy, high peduncle, so the planting depth should be at least 25 cm. If the soil of your plot is "clogged" or heavy, shallow planting of the bulb up to 25 cm will facilitate germination. But, the best solution would be to "lighten" such a soil, for this, add sand (bucket per 1 sq. M.) And peat (1.5 buckets per sq. M.) Into the soil and dig it up.

To correctly calculate the planting depth of the fritillaria bulb, multiply the diameter of the bulb by three.

Before planting, fritillaria bulbs are examined, damaged and suspicious areas are cut off, soaked for several minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate, dried, sprinkling the slices with activated carbon or ash, then planted.

The wells for planting fritillaria must be formed so that the flowers do not interfere with each other, the observance of a distance between plants of 30 cm will be sufficient. The depth of the hole varies from 25 cm on heavy soils and 35 cm on light soils. A centimeter layer of sand is laid at the bottom of the hole, which will serve as drainage, the soil is abundantly moistened, then the bulb is laid and sprinkled with fertilized soil.

The future will depend on the planting depth of the fritillaria bulb flowering and plant propagation... The larger the bulb, the deeper the embedding. For fritillaria, a balanced level of soil acidity is required, the flower will not grow on acidic soils, the same applies to swampiness, hazel grouse does not tolerate stagnation of water.

Before planting, think in advance about the dispersion of flowers over the site, fritillaria blooms all spring, and then dies off, so it would be better to plant hazel grouse bulbs nearby with other flowers so that the flower bed does not seem empty.

Diseases and pests of hazel grouse

The imperial hazel grouse steadfastly endures the attacks of pests, but there are such individuals that not a single representative of the flora can resist:

• lily rattle. It is a small beetle that has a red body and a black head. To eliminate this parasite, the flower is thoroughly washed with soapy water or chemicals. Crackers can cause significant damage to the health of the flower.Preparations fitoverm and bitoxybacillin quickly and without risk to the plant remove pests. They need to be sprayed 2-3 times a day every 20 days:
• the root mite and the bear are capable of gnawing the bulbs. They feed on the pulp of a flower. In case of damage to at least one bulb, it is not subject to further growth. To combat them, foundationol and karbofos are used. Apply only to the affected area.

Of the diseases, the hazel grouse is affected by rust. The disease spreads to the leaves of plants. It appears as spots on the upper side. The leaves should be removed immediately and treated with a fungicide.

One feature of the imperial hazel grouse is that it practically does not get sick

If symptoms appear, attention should be paid to caring for the flower. It is possible that increased humidity or incorrect dosage during watering with fertilizers played a role.

Landscape ideas with imperial hazel grouse

The imperial hazel grouse is called the prince. Such a nickname suits him. A tall or low bush amazes with its color scheme and grace. These flowers are a true decoration for any garden. Chess hazel grouses go well with plantings of tulips, forget-me-nots and muscari. Large-sized flowers are bred in solitary plantings. Small flowers are ideal for a rocky garden, rock garden and mixborder. In any case, it will look impressive if you surround it with care and love.

Common hazel grouse flower: planting and care features in the open field

The imperial hazel grouse, or fritillaria, is in great demand among professional and amateur gardeners. Today, there are about 180 species of hazel grouse, which grow in all countries of Europe, where moderate climatic conditions prevail, as well as in western Asia and in the North American states. These plants can be propagated in two ways: vegetatively and with the help of seeds.

Fritillaria varieties differ in color, flower size and flowering time. Tiny representatives are observed, there are real giants. The most popular among gardeners is Chess hazel grouse, a small-bulbous perennial plant. This variety also has its own varieties - with the presence of brown-burgundy or white-yellow cells. Plants of this variety are not tall. They grow from 15 to 20 cm and have small buds.

The following varieties are popular:

1. 1. Imperial hazel grouse, or Royal, has a fairly bright color of flowers, and its height reaches 80 cm.
2. 2. Grouse grouse grows well not only in the sun, but also in partial shade. This plant prefers only moderately moist soil. Flowers of yellow color with the presence of bright red veins begin to appear already in the month of May.
3. 3. Kamchatka - has variegated purple flowers, reminiscent of holiday glasses, which grow from May to June. Seeds do not have time to tie at the time of flowering.
4. 4. Persian - a southern flower that is able to endure the winter period in the middle lane, but only if the plant is covered from above with dry foliage. Sufficiently tender, yellow-green buds begin to appear from mid-May, but this does not happen every year.

The plant belongs to the lily family. It is this variety that is most valuable due to the rather large and somewhat drooping flowers, resembling bells. They are located on tall stems (preferably at the very top), the height of which reaches 1.5 meters.

In order for the landing to give a result, preparation for it must be carried out as early as possible. Bulbs for planting should be ready at the beginning of summer.

It is important to inspect each of them.

The bulb itself is presented in the form of a small and somewhat flattened ball with a through hole. Weight ranges from 0.5 to 1 kg. The bulb must be absolutely healthy: there should be no external signs of this or that ailment. The presence of roots is acceptable.If last year's shoot remains in the center of the seed, it is strictly forbidden to remove it.

Planting a plant involves choosing a place to grow. It is taken into account in what way the hazel grouse will be planted. This condition is of great importance during the care of him in the process of his growth and development.

There are only two ways in which you can land:

1. 1. With the help of seeds. If the plant is grown on an industrial scale, then this method is the most acceptable, since thanks to it you can get a large amount of planting material - bulbs. But gardeners usually practically do not consider such a technique, since the flower begins to bloom only after 7 years.
2. 2. Vegetative - bulbs and their babies are planted. If the root is an adult, then it can be divided in half (only once a year), thus the reproduction process is carried out. Bulb babies are rarely formed, their size is small, but they are viable.

If the plant is already in the garden, then planting begins with digging out the previously faded bulbs. From mid to late June, fritillaria flowers begin to dry out gradually, and subsequently completely sink to the ground. After 1-1.5 weeks, you can safely remove the bulbs

It is important that they are dug out in a timely manner, otherwise their roots will begin to rot. These bulbs can be safely transplanted into new holes.

The deadlines for planting the plant are the beginning of September.

Problems with the cultivation of imperial hazel grouse

It often happens that it seems to have been planted correctly, but for some reason the hazel grouse still does not bloom. There may be several reasons:

1. you bought and planted an onion that was too small, or this was a baby-girl (this is the main reason);
2. not planted deep enough;
3. chose a too shady place to grow it;
4. due to improper summer storage;
5. the bulb is rotten (but in this case, the green stem will also not appear).

How to achieve flowering?

• If the bulb was too small, then in any case you will have to wait until it grows up, while not forgetting to dig it out in the summer.
• For example, most bulbs bloom, even if they are not deep enough, but the imperial hazel grouse will not bloom.
• If you do not have a sunny place on the site, then land at least in light partial shade.
• You need to store the bulbs at a temperature of + 25-30 degrees and always in a dry place.
• It is imperative to make a drainage layer of sand or plant it on a hill where moisture does not accumulate.

Video: why hazel grouses do not bloom

Another misfortune (false) that can happen to this plant is yellowing of hazel grouse leaves. But don't worry, as this is actually completely normal. The fact is that after the plant fades, it retires. In fact, this is the clearest signal for you to dig it up and put it in summer storage.

It's another matter if you find holes on the leaves that were made by lily beetles and their larvae. To protect the plant, even before blooming its buds, the flower should be treated with any systemic insecticide (Tanrek, Confidor, Commander).

Video: why hazel grouses turn yellow

To succeed in the difficult business of growing such an insanely beautiful and useful plant like the imperial hazel grouse, it is necessary to fully take into account the peculiarities of its reproduction, the choice of high-quality bulbs, as well as the subtleties of proper planting, growing, care in the open field and competent storage in winter.

Video: imperial hazel grouse - from planting to flowering

Species of hazel grouse

The classification of fritillaria is rather complicated, so we will focus only on the most interesting varieties and varieties.

Grouse Imperial (Royal)

This exotic plant invariably causes delight and admiration among gardeners.The imperial hazel grouse flower is dazzlingly beautiful and stands out among the spring-growers for its enormous growth and the cap of beautiful bells. The trunk height is often more than 1 meter, and the bulb can reach 20 cm in circumference and weigh more than a kilogram.

The most beautiful varieties:

• Prolifera - distinguished by a double row of orange flowers. This makes the plant look fabulous;
• Orange Brilliant - orange exotic;
• Aurora - hazel grouse is short, only 60 cm, but has large and catchy orange-colored buds;
• Flava is a yellow-flowered form;
• Maxima Rubra - bright red flowers;
• Lutea (Mary's Tears) is an orange variety.

Any of these varieties are so beautiful that it is impossible to take your eyes off. How the Royal hazel grouse blooms is shown in the photo.

Prolifera - the best variety of the Imperial hazel grouse

Imperial fritillaria begins vegetation very early. Already at the end of April, dark green shoots, similar to arrows, appear from the ground. They grow quickly and reach a meter in height by mid-May. The leaves of the grouse plant are grouped at the bottom of the stem and at the top, where bright buds appear by the end of May.

It is interesting. The flowering of Royal Fritillaria lasts about 20 days, a little longer in cool weather.

Having finished the growing season, the stems and leaves of the hazel grouse turn yellow, and in place of the flowers, boxes with seeds appear. The bulbs begin to ripen after the leaves have lodged.

In addition to the Imperial, there are other, no less beautiful and popular species of hazel grouse. Maybe they are not so majestic, but gentle and refined.

Hazel grouse

The plant is 25–35 cm high. The flower is bell-shaped, usually single, of a burgundy color with a speckled pattern. The cultural form has several varieties - white-flowered and terry. The plant propagates by bulbs and seeds. The unusual color of the hazel grouse is shown in the photo. The variety is unpretentious.

The flower of the variegated grouse resembles a chessboard

Grouse Mikhailovsky

Cute and miniature plant barely reaches 20 cm

Burgundy flowers with golden edging attract everyone's attention. Dense and smooth petals shine to reflect the sun

I just want to look in them like in a mirror. The variety is not cold-resistant enough, in a harsh winter it can freeze out.

Russian hazel grouse

The plant does not exceed 40 cm. Up to four flowers appear on one stem in the form of an inverted bell. In the photo of Russian hazel grouse, you can clearly see how the upper leaves twist with antennae, helping the flower to cling to the bushes growing nearby.

Hazel grouse

A very peculiar plant up to 1 meter high. The trunk is literally covered with small bell flowers. On one shoot, there can be 25–30 of them. The variety is very fond of warmth and rarely blooms in regions with a temperate climate. The photo of Persian hazel grouse shows how original the flower is and does not look like its fellows.

Hazel grouse

Another interesting variety. The graceful plant, 50 cm high, has a single flower of a rich purple color with bright yellow stamens. Unlike other hazel grouses, it prefers damp, peat-rich places. A bulb with a diameter of 5 cm consists of small, pattern-sized, replacing scales.

Fritillaria Kamchatka grows well in lowlands

Reproduction of hazel grouse

Reproduction of fritillaria occurs vegetatively, annually planted bulbs are replaced with new ones, and a daughter is formed. The number of children depends on the type of perennial.

Bulbs of the "chess" variety are dug up and divided not every year; it is enough to do this once every 6-7 years. During this growing period, they do not stop blooming, but the peduncles no longer become. Such large-bulbous varieties as imperial, Persian, pale-flowered varieties are dug every year. Grouse with small bulbs (fox-berry, Mikhailovsky) can not be dug for 3-4 years, while covering it with black material to warm the bulbs.

The easiest way to breed hazel grouses is to plant bulbs

If desired, the reproduction of hazel grouses, including "chess" ones, is carried out from seeds. For seed pods to ripen, favorable weather is required; if there is a lot of rain in spring, then the seeds can rot. In a warm place, in the open ground or in a greenhouse, a separate bed with fertile soil mixed with humus from the foliage is prepared. Seeds are planted in grooves, to a depth of 1 cm, the distance between them is 10 cm.On top, the seeds should be sprinkled with a layer of peat up to 2 cm. The cultivation of the bulbs lasts until next year, then, after the leaves dry, they are dug up and stored in a ventilated room until autumn. The bulbs of these perennial plants need to be warmed up at a temperature of about 30 degrees for several weeks in a greenhouse.

Hazel grouse seeds

The flowering of fritillaria grown from seed begins at 4-5 years, and in large hazel grouses - only at 7-8 years. At the same time, watering is moderate, the soil should be moist, but not damp, then it is generally better to reduce watering to 2 times a month. You need to feed the seedlings in the twenties of April and at the beginning of June, after flowering, with complex fertilizers in dry form.

Advice! You should not buy already flowering perennials for planting, they are often sold. Such a hazel grouse, even if it does not die, is very difficult to grow until the next flowering. It is for the "chess" variety that the bulbs are not overdried - the dry ones are no longer viable.

Reproduction of hazel grouse by bulbs gives a good repeatability of varietal traits; with the seed method, this is not always possible to achieve.

How best to propagate

I warn you right away - if you are not a professional breeder or florist, then you will not have to propagate your favorite plant with seeds, this is too complicated a process. Despite all my tricks, I didn't get the long-awaited plants. I also do not advise you to suffer in vain, it is better to turn to the simplest way to get a few hazel grouses.

I will tell you now how to help a plant to form a baby.

After the bulbs have been dug out to dry in the summer, carefully scrape off some of the fabric from the side with a sharp, clean knife, and then dry the cut thoroughly before storing. The bulb planted in the soil will begin to actively build up the long-awaited children for you, just do not forget to help her by periodically removing the shoots

By the way, when you dig up the tuber again, be careful not to damage the small tuber.

As you can see, it is not difficult to cope with the cultivation of hazel grouse, and you should not have any problems with flowering if you do everything right. Admire the photo prepared by me, see for yourself that it is impossible not to fall in love with such beauty. Be sure to help your friends get a novelty in the flower garden by sharing exciting information on social networks. The last tip for today - subscribe to the blog news, so you can always be the first to know what awaits you on the pages. I say goodbye to you for a little while, all the best! Until next time!

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.

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.

Advice.The onion itself will tell you that it is time to plant - tubercles will appear on the bottom and roots will begin to grow.

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:

1. Treat all material with a strong solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide;
2. Prepare holes 2-3 onions deep (about 20 cm);
3. Put a layer of drainage on the bottom and add a teaspoon of flower fertilizer;
4. On the prepared bed, place the onion with the roots down and cover with soil;
5. 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.

Reproduction

Gardeners for reproduction of a flower hazel grouse most often use the vegetative method, that is, the natural division of the bulbs. True, the method is not the most productive, since fritillaria is not particularly prolific. For example, the Imperial hazel grouse is capable of producing only two daughter bulbs per season. In addition, young planting material needs to grow to standard sizes for several years.

Breeding rules:

1. Pods are harvested not fully ripe to prevent cracking.
2. Seeds are sown immediately after peeling in light, nutritious soil to a depth of 5 cm.
3. At the same time, flower dressing is introduced.
4. The planting site is watered and covered with foil.

The first shoots appear next spring. Seedlings are not dug out, but left in the ground for growing for 2-3 years.

The seed multiplication process is very long, but gives a lot of planting material.

There is another way of plant reproduction - the artificial separation of scales. In this case, a healthy, large onion is broken into several parts, which are immediately planted in a school. By the end of August, the scales give rise to roots and leave for the winter. Buds on such plants appear in the third year.

Grouse imperial, planting and caring for him

The imperial hazel grouse is a rather beautiful and majestic flower, it will attract the attention of anyone, even the most indifferent person. It is also called in another way - the Tsar's crown

This flower is quite capricious in growing and requires compliance with certain rules of care.

general description

The imperial hazel grouse looks like a small tree covered with very beautiful flowers. It belongs to the lily family. The flowers of this particular variety are somewhat reminiscent of a bell. The stem reaches a length of 1.5 meters.

There are a lot of varieties of imperial hazel grouse:

• "Imperial Raddeana";
• "Imperial Rubra";
• "Strip Beauty";
• "Imperial Lutea";
• "Imperial Garland Star".

All of them will differ in flower color and stem size. Usually flowers have a palette of red-orange-yellow colors.

When you buy bulbs of these flowers, sellers often deceive buyers by showing flowers in the picture with blue, black, pink, purple colors. The imperial hazel grouse does not have such flowers.

The imperial hazel grouse came to us from the Eastern Himalayas, the mountains of Iran and Afghanistan. It has been known in Italy since 1553, and at the beginning of the 18th century it was brought to Holland.In these flowers, since then, practically nothing has changed, which makes them the most valuable.

Reproduction methods

The imperial hazel grouse reproduces:

• Dividing the bulbs;
• Seeds.

Seed propagation is not very successful. And all because in this case, the first flowering will need to wait about about seven years.

The bulbs of the imperial hazel grouse must be dug out carefully enough so as not to cause any damage, to find the baby that is hidden in the ground. It is very difficult to find it.

It is very difficult to find it.

Such bulbs do not need to be dried, but try to plant them immediately, even if you purchased them in a specialized store.

The imperial hazel grouse can grow with minimal care. It can grow, but it may not bloom.

Planting and leaving

The place chosen for planting the bulbs should be warm, not too light, and most importantly, there should be no drafts. The soil should be light. We plant the bulbs in September.

Disembarkation depth:

• Children - maximum 10 cm;
• Small ones - maximum 20 cm;
• Large, or adults - maximum 30 cm.

The distance between adjacent bulbs must be at least 25 cm. For winter planting, they need shelter.

If you follow all the rules, then the plant will not freeze in winter. For shelter, use straw or spruce branches. The thickness of the protective layer, for example, of straw, should be at least 25 cm. In March, it is best to remove the shelter immediately. The imperial hazel grouse is not afraid of spring frosts.

If you think that the soil needs to be loosened, then you need to do it very carefully. This plant has roots close to the surface.

The plant needs periodic feeding. This can be any mineral fertilizer that can be purchased at a specialized store. Be sure to read the instructions that will be indicated on the package.

Benefit

The bulbs of the imperial hazel grouse have a rather specific smell that frightens off some insects and animals. For example, if you plant such an onion in the passages along which the mole moves, then it will leave this territory.

In addition, if other flowers grow next to the imperial hazel grouse bulbs, then such a neighborhood will only benefit them.

What or who can harm a flower?

The royal crown is practically not exposed to viral infections.

If you suddenly find a small rot on the tubers, then you must definitely remove it. The damaged part is carefully cut out. The cut site must be immediately treated with a manganese solution and sprinkled with ash or coal. Only a completely cured bulb is planted, but already in another place, so that there is no repetition of decay.

The imperial hazel grouse can be damaged by pests, the larvae of which are especially dangerous.

These include:

• Lily beetle;
• Cracker.

Naturally, if you find such pests on a flower, you must definitely collect them and process the plantings. For processing, fungicides are used.

If you decide to plant an imperial hazel grouse in your garden, but you know that you have a very difficult climate, then the Raddeana variety is best for you. He has a fairly strong and tall stem. It reaches a height of one and a half meters. The flowers are cream or pale yellow. With good care, this variety of imperial hazel grouse begins to bloom from mid-June for three weeks. Small frosts are not terrible for him.

Growing hazel grouses in the garden

Next, it will be described how to grow in the garden the imperial hazel grouse, which is very popular among gardeners, or the royal hazel grouse, or the royal crown. In the middle latitudes, such a plant has been cultivated since the 16th century, but to this day a large number of gardeners are puzzling over the secret of its cultivation. The fact is that despite the efforts and efforts made to grow such a hazel grouse, it very often does not have flowers at all.

The flowering of hazel grouse begins immediately after the snow cover disappears. Its rich orange or yellow-lemon flowers, located on high peduncles, look incredibly impressive. They can be combined with any spring flowers. One adult bulb often grows 2 peduncles, while new bulbs appear at their base. As for children, very few of them are formed in this species, in this regard, the prices for them in specialized stores are relatively high.

For such a plant, it is recommended to choose a sunny area, but it is quite possible to grow it in a shaded place. A suitable substrate should be moderately moist, light and rich in nutrients. This plant also needs good drainage.

Royal hazel grouse flower: growing, planting and care (with photo)

The flower of the royal hazel grouse or fritillaria belongs botanically to the Liliaceae family. Some scientists say that this is one of the most difficult plants in terms of its scientific classification. This is due to the large intrageneric diversity of varietal and species groups. In total, there are about 100 types of fritillaria, 6 of which are actively used in gardening in our country.

The Latin name for hazel grouses comes from the word that has a literal translation "chessboard" - some species have flower petals of an unusually curly color, as can be seen in the photo of the fritillaria flower below:

All representatives of the genus of royal hazel grouses are perennial bulbous plants. Before you start growing the royal hazel grouse flower, it is worth understanding that its root system is represented by a corm, which can reach impressive sizes. The stem is dense, stable, erect, most often leafy. In height, the shoots reach from 10 to 200 cm (depending on the species group and variety). Leaves on them are located opposite or collected in basal and apical whorls. In the upper part of the stem, the leafy linear plates form a green crown and curl into a whimsical spiral towards the end. Leaves have a vital function for the plant - they collect moisture (dew and rain) and send it to the rhizome.

Grouse belongs to ephemeroids - plants that have a very fast growing season. They completely bloom by the beginning of summer, and already closer to the last days of June, the flower sheds its leaves. The normal resting state of fritillaria is when the bulb is underground. Correct care for the royal hazel grouse will allow a large number of flower buds to be laid in the bulbs.

In gardening, royal hazel grouses are actively used as a natural insecticide. Its unpleasant, noticeable scent repels some pests, in particular small insects. The variety of species and varieties of the plant and its practical properties often make it a favorite garden primrose.

See how beautifully the royal hazel grouse blooms - exquisite specimens are shown in the photo:

Landing features

Before you start choosing a place for planting a plant, you should decide which composition of hazel grouses you want to make. For ordinary flower beds and alpine slides, it is recommended to choose low-growing hazel grouses, and for a separate planting - tall varieties.

It is best to plant hazel grouse in partial shade places, because under the bright and scorching sun, the flowers can quickly wither and grow not as large as usual. But even in full shade, it is best not to plant such plants, since over time they can begin to disappear. It is also advisable to plant these plants in places protected from strong gusts of wind.

As for the choice of soil, it should be noted that this plant is not very demanding on it. It can grow well even in moist soil. But it is best to give preference to loose and well-drained soil with low acidity. The presence of organic matter is always welcome.

Usually, hazel grouse bulbs are planted immediately after purchase. The best time for planting is August or September. In rare cases, it is recommended to disinfect the bulbs, for this you can use special agents or a weak solution of manganese

After this, it is very important to thoroughly dry the bulbs.

First, compost and a drainage layer should be introduced into the holes, you can also use humus

When planting, it is very important to carefully straighten the roots of the plant. When choosing a low-growing variety, the bulbs must be deepened by 5-10 cm, and tall ones by 25-30 cm

The bulbs in the pits should be positioned slightly at an angle. You should also leave an average distance of 15 cm between several bulbs, and 25 cm between large ones.