Growing lychnis will not make it difficult for you

I think that lychnis is familiar to many gardeners, but not under this name. Likhnis roots are soapy, in the old days they washed and washed their hands with it, the name "Tatar soap" has taken root among the people. It is also often called "lordly arrogance", since it was previously often found in noble estates. The plant belongs to the carnation family and has about 35 species. Most often, chalcedony lychnis is grown in the gardens. It is a perennial rhizome plant with high, up to a meter long, erect stems and red flowers, which are collected in a capitate inflorescence. The plant blooms mainly in July, for about a month.

Growing lychnis will not complicate even an inexperienced grower. You can sow it directly on the flower bed, in spring or autumn. Lichnis also reproduces by dividing the bush. The soil he needs is loose and well-drained, preferably sandy, and the site is well-lit, sunny.

Lychnis can grow in one place for 6 years or even more. The plant needs abundant watering at least once a week. Before flowering, the plant can be fed with urea, superphosphate and potassium sulfate. After flowering, Lychnis can be fed with superphosphate, Agricola and potassium sulfate. For the winter, the plant is cut to the root, no shelter is required, it is winter-hardy.

If 5 years have passed since the beginning of lichnis cultivation, then you can dig up the rhizome at the end of summer, divide it into several parts and plant it in a new place. Doing this every time, you will always have this flowering plant in the garden without much hassle, which will not only decorate the garden, but will also look good in a bouquet.