When to plant seedlings in the ground?
Until a certain point, the seedlings were in greenhouse conditions in the literal and figurative sense.
It is clear that the seedlings "spoiled" by such care and attention are not adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of unprotected soil. We'll have to temper her
Limit watering 10-12 days before the expected date of relocation of flowers to open ground. If possible, put pots with seedlings "outside" - on the open balcony, outside the window. And one fine day you will have to leave them altogether for "spending the night on the street." Don't worry, these Spartan trials will only benefit the young and the early. Let's not forget that return frosts in the middle lane can be up to 10 June. It is until this day that it is undesirable to plant seedlings of heat-loving flowers. We don't want all our work to go down the drain overnight!
But some cold-resistant crops can still be planted in May. For example, viola. Remember, they are the first to appear on city flower beds in April. Also withstands frosts down to -4? С Shabo cloves, sweet peas, levkoy, cinerraria.
And one more "but": seedlings cannot be planted in the ground on a flower bed, but it is possible in hanging baskets. Therefore, petunia, lobelia and verbena may be free before their neighbors on the windowsill.
It is advisable to plant seedlings in cloudy weather or in the evening. Why? So that the bright summer sun does not burn the plants, even though hardened, but still not sufficiently adapted to full daylight hours.
Zinnia disease: how to treat
To grow a healthy flower, you need to prepare to defend it from diseases and pests. The most common problems are:
- Fungi - root rot, fusarium, powdery mildew. Fungicide (Bordeaux liquid) can help.
- Viruses - mosaic is manifested by a change in leaf pigmentation. It is necessary to completely remove such areas or the entire plant.
- Rot. The problem requires radical solutions - destruction of the instance. The reason for the appearance is excessive moisture in the soil. Gray mold appears in a similar way.
- Alternaria is manifested by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves. Remove the affected parts and treat the bush with a special antiseptic.
- Powdery mildew - white bloom on the leaves. It is necessary to isolate such an instance so that it does not infect others. The affected areas are washed with warm water and treated with a special solution.
An example of a disease
In addition to diseases, the bush is also affected by all kinds of pests - aphids, slugs, spider mites, scoops. If you do not cope with the problem in a timely manner, then such plants will not bloom.
Why zinnia leaves turn yellow and what to do
The problem can be identified by which leaf began to turn yellow. To avoid yellowing of the leaves, you need to know exactly how to feed the zinnias. An oversupply of fertilizer or improperly selected raw materials can cause discoloration of the leaves.
Attention! The lower leaves can constantly turn yellow if watering is not done correctly. Large amounts of water can lead to gradual shedding of foliage at the base of the trunk
Major in the flowerbed
Growing zinnias is easy as long as you give the flower proper attention and follow the instructions for watering, feeding, and caring for the soil. The major will thank for the painstaking care with lush flowering in the flower bed
Varieties and varieties
There are about 22 species of this flower, but in Russian climatic conditions, only a few varieties are allowed to grow.
Graceful zinnia
Zinnia graceful appeared in southern Mexico.It belongs to herbaceous and tall plants, and some growers noted that it often reaches a height of even 1 m. The stems are erect and weakly branching, and are also covered with small hairs of high rigidity. The leaves have an ovoid shape, and are slightly pointed towards the end. In length, they usually reach up to 7 cm. Inflorescences are solitary and are located on the tops of the stems. They are presented in the form of rather large baskets, and their colors can be different. The most common flowers are white and pink. In size, they can even reach 16 cm. The inflorescences themselves are found not only simple, but also terry, as well as semi-double. The petals can be reed or tubular. Graceful zinnias begin to bloom in summer, and flowering stops with the first frost. They are presented in several varieties:
- Dwarf in height does not exceed 30 cm, and it has excellent branching, and it can be grown both in a pot and in the open field.
- Dahlia. It is represented by small tall bushes, the height of which usually reaches 90 cm. Many leaves grow on the stem, and their length reaches 12 cm.The inflorescences can be hemispherical or double, and their diameter is often 14 cm.
- Lilliputian. It is represented by a small plant of small stature, and the height does not exceed most often 50 cm. A distinctive feature is excessive branching. A huge number of small leaves grow on the stem, as well as many small inflorescences. In appearance, the flowers are similar to pompons.
- Fantasy. They are dense bushes of small size, and their height usually reaches 60 cm. Their distinctive feature is significant in size leaves, as well as the specific shape of flowers. They are represented by narrow petals twisted in an unusual way.
Zinnia narrow-leaved
It appeared in southern Mexico and is represented by a small bush. It is formed by numerous branched erect shoots. The leaves are small and oblong in shape. Inflorescences are small, and they can be double or simple, with an orange color.
Glorienschein belongs to the varieties of narrow-leaved zinnia. It is represented by a dwarf plant, the height of which does not exceed 25 cm. It is distinguished by significant branching and exquisite flower colors.
Zinnia fine-colored
It is a small plant, the maximum height of which reaches 60 cm. It is a small bush created by thin stems, characterized by significant fragility. Most often, the inflorescences are red. They are formed at the tops of the stems, and their size does not exceed 3 cm in diameter.
Flower bed decoration with zinnias
Zinnias will perfectly fit into any flower bed, design of alpine slides, looks great in pots and garden beds. Zinnia will be a wonderful color contrast against the backdrop of a hop-covered hedge. Low-growing varieties of red and orange shades go well in a bouquet with snapdragon, ageratum, and marigolds.
Higher varieties look beautiful with cosmea and rudbeckia. And framing tall dahlias will further emphasize the center of the flower garden.
To achieve a multi-colored carousel in a flower garden, the best solution would be to mix young annuals with mature perennials.
If you want to make your flower bed unique and bright, be sure to plant this beautiful flower. Juicy colors, unpretentiousness in breeding and care will leave the most favorable impressions of zinnia.
Zinnia options in the garden photo of flower beds:
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2> When to Plant Zinnias? When can you plant zinnia seeds outdoors in Stavropol?
Lesnaya
Seed germination temperature is not less than 20 degrees. - if the temperature is slightly lower, then you can cover with foil or covering material.At lower temperatures, seeds may not emerge at all and eventually rot in cold, moist soil. When seedlings appear, the air temperature should not fall below zero, or cover the seedlings.
Maikl Kljinber
Staple cups with a diameter of 3-4 cm and a height of 8-10 cm with a stapler from any polyethylene, they will not take up much space, you can pack cigarettes, in mid-March, sow one by one in such cups, at a temperature of 27 shoots will appear quickly if you can stretch too much will deepen when landing in the ground, plant without destroying a clod of earth, seedlings will bloom faster and slugs will not have time to devour, they love zinnias. Plant in warm soil; in cold soil, seedlings do not grow for a long time. Please note that with good watering and care, zinnias grow very tall and require a garter or some kind of support, it is good to plant interspersed with tall marigolds or other more resistant tall plants, especially with top watering, zinnias fall under the weight of huge flowers, especially cactus
Conclusion
- Zinnia is a favorite plant of many gardeners, it looks great both in individual plantings and in mixborders, next to other annual crops.
- If you plant several different varieties of zinnia on one site at once, you can get a gorgeous flower bed with gorgeous and multi-colored shades. Tall, medium-sized and low flowers will complement each other and roll like a wave.
- Zinia looks great in flowerpots and balcony boxes, it is used as a decoration for entrance areas, parks, gardens and city lawns.
- If you remember the rules for care, you can get a long-lasting and cheerful flower bed in the garden for the whole summer, surprising and delighting with the rainbow colors of loved ones and friends.
