Delphinium - care and cultivation from seeds
Content:
How is a flower with a mysterious and beautiful name delphinium grown? Does he need special conditions? Details below.
Delphinium: care and cultivation from seeds
If you want to grow a delphinium, you should study its features. Improper care can destroy a beautiful plant.
Growing
The flower can be planted in two ways. Someone prefers to use seeds for planting, someone more prefers the option with sprouted sprouts.
Beautiful delphinium
To obtain seedlings, the same seeds are used, only pre-planted in a suitable soil. After that, the seedlings are given appropriate care. The finished sprout is planted, after which the care of the plant continues.
Delphinium from seeds can be easily grown at home. But for this they must undergo proper storage.
The seeds have a good shelf life, provided that the packaging is tightly sealed. Properly stored planting material can retain its beneficial properties for years. Keeping the seeds relatively cold will help keep them safe. You can keep it at normal temperature, but the life of such seeds will be short-lived.
If desired, the gardener can prepare the material on his own by collecting it from the plant. The process involves the fruits of the plant. They must be mature and worthy to procreate. Sick, immature or overripe are discarded.
Make sure the flower variety is suitable for the grower and fits into the overall concept. The flower can be either annual or perennial. The starting material is treated with a manganese solution. The purpose of the procedure is disinfection. For this, you can use other formulations purchased in specialized stores.
Growing from seeds
In the future, they need to be soaked and dried. In the first case, the drug epin is used, in the second, ordinary gauze and fresh air. The soaking procedure takes several hours. The drying cloth should not be wet or processed.
The following composition is used as soil:
- peat;
- humus;
- garden soil.
It is desirable to warm up the mixture in order to treat the soil from microorganisms. Then the seeds are distributed into ready-made containers, sprinkled with a thin layer of soil and watered with cool water. Water is boiled in advance and brought to room temperature. Watering must be done carefully so as not to wash out the seeds. For this, you can use a small watering can. Be sure to pack containers, cover with foil material. It should not let light through. The first result can be seen in a few weeks.
When growing a delphinium from seeds, when to plant seedlings
Planting is carried out from late winter to early spring. Traditionally, this can be done in late February or early March.In particularly cold areas, the plant can be planted at the end of March. The air temperature should be low, but not lower than 12-15 ° C.
Planting seedlings
What does delphinium seedlings look like
Seedlings have peaked leaves on top. The seedling should have 2-3 leaves before it is planted. The color of the seedlings is bright green, sometimes light green.
Landing in open ground
A number of requirements are imposed on the landing site.
- Enough space to provide freedom for the delphinium.
- Abundant lighting. The space should be illuminated with bright sunlight.
- The site should be moderately humid: not dry, but not very wet either.
- Lack of wind and draft.
- You need to make a suitable top dressing in advance. The soil should not be too acidic.
- It should be noted that the plant must have room for growth in length and root system in width.
Step-by-step planting process
The soil is prepared in advance. The autumn season is suitable for this. The soil is processed and fertilized. The newly dug bed is enriched, then the top layer of the substrate is loosened.
Pits are dug at a distance of 40-50 cm from each other. The holes should be deep and wide. The plant is pulled out along with the soil at the base so as not to damage the delicate root system.
The flower does not like deep planting; care should be taken that the lower level of the petals is not under a layer of earth. After watering is carried out and further care is carried out.
How to care for a delphinium in the country
Every gardener who asks how to grow a delphinium should know that he, like all plants, needs special care. It includes:
- watering;
- top dressing;
- compliance with comfortable conditions for plant growth.
Watering the plant
You also need to make sure that the flower does not hit the disease.
Watering
The bulk of watering occurs in the summer. The flower does not like too much water. It should be borne in mind that good watering is distinguished by moderation. During hot periods, you need to check the soil for moisture and do not overdo it with water. In dry soil, the bushes will wither, and in too waterlogged soil, root rot can begin. On average, watering is carried out 1-3 times a week, depending on weather conditions.
How to feed a delphinium before flowering in June
To get high-quality flowering, the plant needs to be fed. In total, the procedure is carried out three times per season.
- The grown flower is fed for the first time when it reaches a certain height - 10-20 cm.
- The next top dressing is needed during preparation for flowering.
- After the plant has been allowed to bloom, the last feeding is carried out.
Top dressing should be applied by selecting fertilizers suitable for flowering plants. A novice summer resident will be able to buy everything he needs in specialized stores.
Why do Delphinium leaves turn yellow
Any plant that has yellow leaves will look sick. The disease appears as a result of non-compliance with the conditions of care or damage to the flower by various diseases or pests.
- If powdery mildew is found on a delphinium, not all growers know how to get rid of it. The disease is fungal in nature. It is expressed in the form of a specific plaque on the leaves.Getting rid of the fungus occurs by treatment with preparations based on colloidal sulfur. The treatment takes place by spraying. It is imperative to remove the affected parts of the plant. The disease can quickly multiply in the area, infecting other crops.
- Spotting. There are several similar types of this disease. It can be black or orange. Diseased leaves should be removed as quickly as possible. A tetracycline preparation (1%) can help cope if the plant is not badly damaged.
- Rot of the root collar. Failure to comply with the rules of care and poor disinfection provoke illness. In some cases, a transplant will help to overcome the disease. But sometimes you have to get rid of this fungus only by removing the dead plant.
Why do Delphinium leaves curl
Twisted leaves are the main sign of pest damage to a flower.
- Aphid. Prevents the plant from blooming. The fight against it is carried out by spraying the bushes with insecticides.
- Fly. An insect that devours beautiful flowers quickly reclaims territory and causes great harm. You should get rid of it immediately using the same means as in the case of aphids.
Twisted leaves
- Mite. It can be destroyed by special means or folk methods. Ticks feed on the sap of the flower, gradually oppressing it.
- Slugs. This species is easier to prevent than to cure. Many summer residents use ordinary lime as a preventive measure. It repels pests and protects the delphinium.
Perennial delphinium care
In addition to standard procedures, the plant needs a garter. Due to its high height, a non-tied plant can be damaged.
How to grow a perennial delphinium from seeds
Perennial delphinium has another name - spur. Many people practice planting seeds for growing this type of plant. Seeds are sown in the prepared bed, which was dug up and plowed before. Soil is sprinkled on top of them, with a layer of about 2-3 mm. The greenhouse is wrapped in a dark impermeable material and poured through it. You should wait a little less than a month to see the first shoots.
How and when to transplant a perennial delphinium
When transplanting, you should choose the right place, taking into account all the requirements for caring for a flower. The overall composition is also important.
The transplant is carried out every four years. If you keep the bushes in the same place longer, then the flowers will be smaller.
How does it multiply
For a delphinium plant, reproduction can occur by cuttings. This method is especially popular among gardeners due to its simplicity. Cuttings are harvested in the spring. The upper, youngest branches are used as cuttings. Thick and old ones are not suitable for this purpose, they will not take root.
Propagation by cuttings
Cuttings must be planted in a prepared substrate. The temperature regime should be observed, exposure to heat or cold should be avoided. After 5-7 days (with proper care), the sprouts will sprout. The established specimens will gain strength and show the best qualities when planting.
When a question arises, how to plant a delphinium grown from a cuttings, you should adhere to the basic planting rules described above.
What kind of flower to choose for planting near the house is up to the gardener to decide. One of the popular varieties of this beautiful plant is the Magic Fountain.
In addition to basic care, the plant just needs to be loved, and then it will delight with its lush flowering. In this case, growing will turn into a hobby and will be extremely enjoyable.
