Chrysanthemum Bacardi - planting and care in the open field
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The most recently bred Bacardi chrysanthemum quickly gained popularity due to its characteristics and a wide palette of colors. The flower looks equally good in a flower bed and in various bouquets. Knowing the characteristics of the plant, it can be grown without much difficulty in your personal plot.
Chrysanthemum Bacardi
This variety was bred relatively recently, in 2004. The flower was presented to the public at a concert by Dutch singer Marco Borsato. This chrysanthemum does not lose its qualities when cut, easily tolerates transportation, and is very stable in bouquets.
Bacardi is one of the most beloved flowers in bouquets
Bacardi belongs to the Astrov family. According to the description, the plant is a bush chrysanthemum. Its tall bushes can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The stem is straight and strong, covered with rather large carved leaves, similar to oak.
Flowers 6.5 cm in diameter resemble a real chamomile with a convex yellowish-green center. The petals can be of different colors.
Plant varieties
Chrysanthemum Bacardi has several varietal varieties. They differ in the color of the buds.
Bacardi Cream (Chrysanthemum Bacardi Cream)
The buds of this chrysanthemum are painted in a soft cream shade, its leaves are dark green. In bouquets, it goes well with flowers of various colors, including pink, white, bright red, sunny yellow and deep burgundy.
Chrysanthemum Bacardi Sunny (Bacardi Sani Chrysanthemum)
The name very accurately describes the flower: "Sunny" in translation means "sunny". For this variety, the characters are golden yellow flowers.
Chrysanthemum Bacardi White (Bacardi White Chrysanthemum)
Chrysanthemum Bacardi of white color is more similar to chamomile than other species. Its inflorescences are distinguished by many snow-white petals and a yellow center.
Bacardi Bordo Chrysanthemum
The petals are painted in a dense velvety-burgundy shade, the middle of the flowers is greenish-yellow. Looks great in contrasting bouquets with white and yellow flowers.
Chrysanthemum bush Bacardi pink (Bacardi Pearl Chrysanthemum)
Intense pink flowers are used to create wedding bouquets and compositions. Looks great in flower beds and flower beds.
Chrysanthemums Bacardi go well with other varieties
How to plant chrysanthemum Bacardi in the garden
Chrysanthemum Bacardi is as unpretentious as any other. The agricultural technology of growing this flower does not differ from the rules of caring for representatives of the Astrov family.
Location selection
The site for planting should be located on a hill so that moisture does not stagnate at the roots. Preferably a lit place without drafts, then the flower will be comfortable there.
How to prepare the soil
The flower needs a loose nutritious soil that is easily permeable to air and moisture. The soil can be improved by digging up with a little organic fertilizer.Sand or sawdust can be added to make it lighter.
Features of planting chrysanthemums before winter
When planting a plant in August-September, the bush will have time to adapt even before the onset of cold weather. A rooted plant will overwinter without any problems.
A later planting in October-November is not desirable. It is better to leave the bush for the winter in a dry cellar.
How to care for a plant
Standard grooming procedures for chrysanthemums include proper watering, fertilization, and formative pruning. We must not forget about preparing plants for winter.
Watering rules and humidity
Chrysanthemums have a superficial root system, which means they are shown abundant watering. Without enough moisture, the bushes will not be as lush and beautiful as they should be. Some time after watering, the land around the bush needs to be loosened and sprinkled with mulch in order to retain moisture longer.
Chrysanthemums should be watered carefully, at the root
Top dressing and soil quality
Chrysanthemums require mandatory feeding 3 times during the season. At the same time, the following rules are observed:
- In the spring, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are applied to gain green mass.
- Shortly before the onset of flowering, they are fed with compounds with potassium and phosphorus.
- After flowering, organic matter is introduced (manure diluted in water or chicken droppings).
With such fertilization of the earth, the bushes will bloom for a long time and profusely every year.
Bush formation, pruning and replanting
Chrysanthemum bushes can be formed by pinching. In the spring, the tops of the stems are cut off from barely hatched stems, which have not yet gathered buds, so that they bush better. After this procedure, the plant grows into a lush spherical bush.
Overgrown bushes rejuvenate, dividing into several and replanting to a new place. This should be done every 4-5 years.
Wintering a flower
The preparation of the plant for winter begins from the end of August, feeding with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. Before the onset of frost, the stems are cut off and hilling is carried out.
In preparation for winter, the chrysanthemum is cut almost to the root.
Features of flowering plants
Chrysanthemums usually bloom towards the end of summer or early fall. This applies to both flowers grown in the garden and indoor specimens.
- A period of activity and rest
The onset of flowering is highly dependent on temperature. The optimal heat level for bud formation is considered to be in the range of 15-18 ° C.
Chrysanthemums, which are grown indoors, need to arrange a rest, cutting them off after flowering and putting them in a room with a temperature of 2-3 ° C.
- Types and shape of flowers
Chamomile-shaped flowers can be colored pink, cream, yellow, burgundy and red.
- Post-flowering care
As it blooms, wilted buds should be removed from the bush. This will extend the flowering period, and the plant itself will not lose its decorative qualities and will look neat.
Flower reproduction methods
You can grow chrysanthemum both at home and in the open field. Bacardi reproduces easily in several ways:
- sow seeds into the soil;
- germinate seedlings;
- divide the bush;
- root the stalk.
Most often, this type of flower appears in the house in the form of a bouquet. For reproduction in this case, use the last of the listed options.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Chrysanthemums are most often susceptible to diseases such as powdery mildew and verticillosis. To combat them, use the appropriate fungicidal preparations, strictly adhering to the recommendations on the package.
Of the pests, the most dangerous are spider mites and deciduous nematodes. Preventive measures include adhering to the conditions for caring for the plant and regularly examining the shrubs.
Having grown the Bacardi chrysanthemum on the site, you can enjoy its flowers not only on holidays. With proper care, lush bushes will delight with abundant flowering throughout the prescribed period.
