Pink chrysanthemums (37 photos): description of the spray "Grand pink" and "Stylist pink", "Pink flamingo" and "Memphis pink", "Holiday pink" and other varieties

Description

Chrysanthemums are annual and perennial herbaceous or semi-handicraft plants of the Astrov family. The garden view is very popular; China is considered its homeland. Shrubs with a height of 45 cm to 2 m are usually planted in gardens. Leaves can be different, it all depends on the particular variety. The features of chrysanthemums are as follows.

Quite a large number of shades of petals. This flower shows all the possible palette of pink.
Inflorescences can be different - both semi-double and with petals of different shapes.
The diameter of the flower itself is quite large. The splendor makes the plant very decorative.

Shoots can be either pubescent or naked. The leaves are arranged in turn and can be simple, serrated, dissected, whole, or notched. The size and shape depends on the variety, and the shade is predominantly light green. Small flowers are collected in baskets of various sizes.

Variety characteristics

Pink Lady is a medium-sized apple tree that is often grown on dwarf rootstocks. The height of the tree is 2-3.5 m. The crown shape at a young age is pyramidal, but with time it becomes wide-round. This variety belongs to the late winter. Top pollinators: Golden Delicious, Gala, Virginia Crab.

Fruiting begins at 3-4 years. Fruiting period is 15-16 years. The fruits ripen at the end of September, and gain the best consumer properties by December. You can store them in a refrigerator for 8-10 months.

For a compact tree, the yield is good - 30-50 kg. Fruiting is stable, without interruption. To increase yields, it is useful to have at least three pollinators on the site.

Description of fruits

Pink Lady apples - medium or large (150-200 g). The shape is round-conical. The peel is thin, yellow-green, with extensive red blush, waxy bloom and visible subcutaneous punctures. The pulp is light creamy, moderately dense, juicy.

Taste - sweet and sour vanilla and berry notes (tasters give 4.9 points out of a possible 5).

Apples are the perfect dessert, snack, or fruit salad ingredient. They are grown specifically for long-term storage. In addition, they are quite suitable for processing into juices, jams, compotes.

Winter hardiness and disease resistance

The variety is intended for warm regions and does not have high frost resistance (it can withstand cold snaps down to -22 ° C). In the middle lane, it must be carefully covered for the winter.

The apple tree is resistant to powdery mildew, but can be affected by scab. Like other fruit trees, it requires the prevention of insect pests (aphids, moths, flower beetles, etc.).

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Pink Gel is an indeterminate tall hybrid with strong, strong shoots. Ripening early - 90-95 days from germination.

Characteristics of tomatoes:

average weight 200-220 g;
the color is bright pink;
the pulp is fleshy, sugary at the break;
seed chambers within 6;
dry matter level 4%;
the skin is strong, resistant to impact.

The taste is a harmonious combination of sourness and sweetness.

What is typical for bushes:

stem height up to 1.8-2 m;
excessive vegetation;
semi-spreading;
on a brush, 5-6 tomatoes;
the inflorescence is simple.

Dutch technology of growing indeterminants

Designed specifically for the care of tall hybrids to maximize yields.

Subtleties of Dutch technology:

Each bush is grown in a separate container.
Pollination is carried out by traditional insect pollinators - hornets, wasps, bumblebees.
Seedlings are planted in a special soil substrate with further transplantation into cotton wool soaked in mineral compounds based on phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium.
For effective photosynthesis in closed greenhouse conditions, the percentage of carbon dioxide is artificially increased.

Varieties of chrysanthemums of the Grand variety

Perennial tall small-flowered chrysanthemum Grand was bred by Dutch breeders in 2000. Outwardly, this flower resembles a chamomile, but differs from it in the color of the inflorescences and cores and the shape of the petals. The petals of this chrysanthemum are more rounded and larger, their color varies from pale pink to dark cherry, and the cores are yellow-green or green. Open cores framed by bright petals look very gentle and touching. The height of the bush of chrysanthemums of the Grand variety can reach 80 cm, the stem of the plant is strong, branched, the flowers are semi-double, with a diameter of about 4 cm.

The group of Grand varieties includes the following varieties:

Grand Pink - hot pink;
Grand Cherry - spicy cherry color;
Grand Orange - orange-red;
Grand Salmon - complex peach-salmon color.

Planting and leaving

Seeds are sown from the end of February and throughout March. Seed material is 100% ready for planting and does not require processing and soaking procedures.

Sow in a substrate with neutral acidity. The optimal components of the potting mix:

sod land;
compost;
peat;
sand.

After sowing, the container is kept under a covered film, as in a greenhouse.

To keep the seedlings strong:

provide backlighting;
watered with a spray bottle;
are fed with "Kemiroi-universal".

Recommended varieties of tomatoes

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Alesha Popovich
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Banana pink
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King of giants
User score: 4.9 / 5

Pests and diseases

The hybrid is resistant to many diseases:

fusarium;
alternaria;
cladosporiosis.

Prevention is carried out against fungal infections during the wet season. For this, copper solutions, Bordeaux liquid, "Fitosporin" are used.

Insects are troublesome when growing young bushes. Aphids, thrips, whiteflies and scoops attack. To protect the shoots, they are irrigated with the preparations "Profi", "Karate", "Aktofit".

From folk recipes used:

salt solutions;
infusion of celandine;
garlic water.

Expert opinion
Valentine Rarely
Chief editor Repka.online. An experienced summer resident and gardener.

Tomato Pink Gel F1 ripens quickly and you can enjoy the taste of fleshy pulp from the middle of July. Tomatoes make not only excellent salads, but also exquisite ketchups and pastas in the tradition of Italian cuisine.

Overall grade rating5

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Town: Volgodonsk
Where was grown: Open ground
Manufacturer: Search, Russia

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Advantages and disadvantages

pros	Minuses
Fruits with good taste and attractive appearance (ruddy, shiny, one-dimensional); Stable yields; Long shelf life for apples; Compactness of the tree (easy to care for); Powdery mildew resistant.	In cold, snowless winters, the apple tree can freeze slightly; Affected by scab; Fruiting for only 15 years.

Landing

In the southern regions, planting is carried out in the fall so that the seedlings receive enough moisture. In the middle lane - planted in the spring to avoid freezing. Closed-root apple trees can also be planted in summer.

Selection and preparation of a seedling

One-year or two-year-old seedlings are suitable for planting. A one-year-old may not have obvious branches, but a two-year-old must have 2-3 branches. Do not buy a tree with damaged stems, dry, brittle or rotten roots.Before planting, the root system of the apple tree is soaked in water for two to three hours.

Pick-up location

Protect the tree from drafts

For planting Pink Lady, they choose a sunny place, located away from drafts and groundwater. You should not plant an apple tree in a lowland, where moisture (rain or melt) accumulates and stagnates. The soil should be loose, fertile, neutral or slightly acidic. On heavy soils, sand is added to the soil mixture, on sandy soils - clay, on sour soils - slaked lime.

Landing technology

A month before planting, a hole is dug with a depth of 70-80 cm and a width of 1 m.
A support is driven into the center of the fossa - a peg (for subsequent garter).
The top layer of garden soil is mixed with humus, compost and peat, ash and superphosphate (100-150 g) are added.
They fall asleep from the top so that the mound above the soil reaches 15 cm.
On the day of planting, a hole is made in the substrate according to the size of the root system.
Place the seedling, straightening the roots well.
Sprinkle with a nutrient mixture, leaving the root collar 2-3 cm above the ground level.
Tamp and watered (3-4 buckets of water).
They tie the apple tree to the support (without pressing it).
The trunk circle is mulched with hay, sawdust, peat chips.
An earthen roller is constructed around the perimeter to retain moisture during future watering.

Care rules

Pink Lady needs the usual apple care measures. In dry times, it needs to be watered, pruned annually and fed several times a year.

For the prevention of diseases and pests, it is important to regularly thin out the crown and monitor the cleanliness of the trunk circle

Watering

For the first time after planting, the apple tree is watered 1-2 times a week. In future seasons, regular watering is needed only during dry periods. In addition, hydration is beneficial during budding, at the end of flowering, and in preparation for winter.

Top dressing

Top dressing is carried out only for the next spring - they dig up the trunk circle along with compost or humus. In the middle of summer, the fertilizer granules are laid out in specially made holes or grooves so that the nutrients can reach the roots. In the fall, they feed the apple tree with phosphorus and potassium, mulch with organic matter.

Trimming and shaping

In a two-year-old seedling, the main conductor is cut into 2-3 buds (skeletal branches are shortened accordingly). When the tree reaches full growth, it is recommended to transfer it to one of the side branches.

Annual sanitary pruning is the removal of branches directed to the middle of the crown, as well as dry, damaged and diseased branches.

Protection against diseases and pests

The best protection against fungal diseases is proper care: pruning and thinning, weeding, loosening, mulching.

For prevention, trees are sprayed with copper sulfate, Fitosporin, and HOM. To avoid the invasion of pests, birds are attracted to the garden, the trunks are whitened, hollows are treated, and trapping belts are hung. In the fall, fallen leaves are raked from under the apple tree and burned.

General rules for growing

Chrysanthemums need regular soil with added humus and sand for proper growth. Fertilizing in the soil will provide long lasting and lush blooms. Before planting, they usually use a couple of glasses of ash, 2 tablespoons of nitrophosphate and about 5 kg of humus for each m2 of land. So the chrysanthemum will grow tall and strong. The place must be selected so that water does not stagnate there. Chrysanthemums feel great in the sun, slightly on a hill. The plant must be protected from the wind. If the sun's rays are not enough, then flowering will come much later than it should.

In the fall, you need to start fertilizing the soil. The flower itself is planted in open ground in late spring or early summer. First you need to make trenches of a suitable size and water them with purified water. Between the bushes, about 30 cm of free space should be left for full growth. The rules for leaving will be as follows.

Choose sunny and calm landing sites.
Weak soil must be fertilized.
Provide good watering before the first buds appear. During the flowering period, the amount of water should be reduced.
Mineral and organic fertilizers must be used every 2 weeks.
Withered leaves and buds should be removed immediately.
The plant does not tolerate cold weather, so it needs to be covered for the winter.

Watering chrysanthemums is carried out at the root. Leaves and flowers should not be moistened. Loosening of the earth is imperative to maintain moisture. After flowering, when forming new shoots, it is recommended to water with plenty of water every 7 days. Each season, a solution with root fertilizers should be injected 2 times. The formation of the bush is due to cutting. Lateral shoots are removed in spring, the bush becomes spherical.

Chrysanthemum Grand: planting and care

This litter is propagated mainly by cuttings or dividing the bush, since when grown by seeds, the distinctive features of the species can be lost. Cuttings are cut in April, after which they are left to root in moisture-absorbing soil (a mixture of sand, peat and perlite) at home or in a greenhouse. With the appearance of strong roots, the plants are planted in their assigned place. The division of the bushes is carried out in the middle of spring, at this time healthy shoots, already having several roots, are cut off from the mother plant, then they are planted in selected flower beds.

Chrysanthemums are demanding on lighting and soil moisture, they do not like when it is damp and little light. Otherwise, these are very unpretentious plants. Shrub chrysanthemum should be grown in one place for no longer than five years, otherwise it will begin to lose its decorative qualities.

Chrysanthemums must be protected from aphids and caterpillars, these pests can not only spoil the appearance of the plant, but also destroy it entirely. You need to regularly inspect the flowers so as not to miss the moment when these pests appear. If they have already appeared, spraying with special preparations against insects will help.

Usually tall chrysanthemums are grown only in the open field, because it is quite difficult to provide them with the necessary freedom and good care in an apartment. Grade Grand is no exception. It tolerates wintering well under cover, so it does not need to be dug up and then grown indoors.

Use in landscape design and floristry

Chrysanthemum "Grand Orang" on the street

Chrysanthemums of the Grand variety are perfect for making bouquets. When cut, they can retain their beauty and freshness for up to several weeks, especially when surrounded by coolness. Thanks to the variety of colors from these chrysanthemums, you can compose a composition for any occasion, be it an official celebration or a friendly meeting.

Chrysanthemums are no less good on flower beds, borders and in flower beds than in bouquets. They are planted both independently (by choosing several colors and placing them in an interesting pattern), and as companions to low-growing perennials and ornamental shrubs.

Types and varieties

Chrysanthemums are so diverse that you can sometimes confuse them with other flowers. The cultivars are often dissimilar, but are grouped by species. Initially, early, middle and late varieties are divided depending on flowering in September, October and November, respectively. Chrysanthemums are also distinguished by the size of the flowers and the height of the bush. Professionals prefer to use combinations of different types for one flower garden. There are so many pink garden chrysanthemums that it is impossible to list them all. Here are some popular plant varieties.

Mona Lisa. The cold color combines ashy pink and delicate lilac tint. Inflorescences are semi-double, 6-7 cm in diameter. The middle is yellow-green. The bushes are strong and grow up to 70 cm. The leaves are pinnate and separate, colored dark green. Blooms in autumn until October.