Lychnis crown (Lychnis coronaria) - raspberry, dark pink color
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Lychnis crown or leathery adonis is a perennial flowering plant that fits perfectly into the garden and park area. The shrub has many varieties, characterized by a rich pink-red palette. It is worth understanding how the plant looks like, which family it belongs to.
What does crowned lychnis look like?
Despite the fact that lychnis (in translation from the Greek lamp or light) is a perennial plant, in some Russian regions it grows only for two years. It is often called a biennial. Reaches a height of 1 meter. It grows by a meter in width. It has straight, branched shoots with small oval leaf plates of a silvery-green color. Leaves and stems have a velvety texture and uniform color.
Popular view at the summer cottage
What family does it belong to
Belongs to the Clove family. It has red-orange and orange flowers. By the appearance of the stems, it is close to carnations. It is attributed to the Smolevki family.
Briefly about the history of appearance
The first international name was given to the adonis in 1792. It is believed that it appeared simultaneously in the Transcaucasus, in the Crimea, on the territory of Moldova and Central Asia.
Plant characteristics
According to the scientific description, the herbaceous plant has an erect, whitish stem, reverse lanceolate and pointed leaves up to 10 centimeters in length. It has dichazial loose inflorescences at the apex, reaching a diameter of about 3.5 centimeters. In turn, the inflorescences are equipped with an obovate calyx, a crimson-pink corolla, dicotyledonous petals and five pistils.
The most popular varieties of Lychnis coronaria
A large number of varieties have been bred through selection. Three types are popular in Russia.
Angels Blanche
The biennial, reaching 60 centimeters in height, has a curious feature: the flowers ripen white, and in the middle they gradually turn into pink. The result is a bush with silvery leaves. In the middle there are pink flowers. Often not the best quality seeds are sold, which directly affects flowering.
Mysterious Island
Perennial plant of domestic origin. Grows in one place for 5 years. A distinctive feature is the presence of devastated stems and leaves. Pink / dark crimson or white flowers with a diameter of 5 centimeters. Sown from April to July.
Gartner Wonder
A variety of European selection. Belongs to the category of terry. Differs in petals twisted into a tube, painted in a uniform scarlet color. Has paniculate spherical inflorescences on the tops of the shoots.
Gartner Wonder
How crowned lychnis reproduces
Reproduction of lichenis crown occurs with the help of seeds. Abundant self-sowing is used, emerging in spring. Strong seedlings are selected. Also propagated by rooting cuttings.
Growing from seeds
In order for the plant to sprout in July, it is already necessary to grow seedlings from the beginning of March. Seedlings begin to appear after a few weeks. From the end of May, seedlings are planted in open ground, without fear of cold weather. Seedlings are able to withstand frosts, but for prevention they insulate the soil with lutrasil.
Time to board
The seeds can be planted in July. Only next year will the plant delight with flowering. At first, there is a slow development. By the end of the second year, lush bushes already appear.
Choice of capacity
You can grow seeds in boxes or directly in the open field. In the case of crates, a healthier and more beautiful crop is obtained. A plastic container with a depth of 10 to 15 centimeters is used, you can use a wooden pot. Do not use a metal or glass box. The container is half filled with the substrate. The seeds go a few centimeters deep. From above, the boxes are covered with foil and placed on a windowsill, well illuminated by the sun.
Soil and seed preparation
For planting, a light, breathable and non-fertilized substrate is used. It is made from fertile loose soil, river drainage sand, humus, compost, peat and superphosphate. A special fertilizer for the plant is added separately. The seed does not need to be specially prepared.
Sowing is a crucial stage in planting lychnis
Seedling care
Florist reviews confirm that it is easy to care for the plant. Care consists in constant watering and airing the seedlings. When pallor appears, additional lighting is mounted.
Dive and transfer
Diving and transplanting of seedlings is carried out in March or April. The most beautiful and strong sprouts are chosen from all seedlings. The transplant is carried out in separate pots until the open ground is completely warmed up.
Landing in open ground:
- Before landing, choose a place. It should be open and well-lit.
- Prepare the substrate, dig out the holes at a distance of ½ m from each other.
- The bottom is covered with drainage.
- Distribute the substrate from above. Place the seedlings in the pits. Buried in the same soil and watered thoroughly.
Cuttings
For grafting, cuttings are cut before bush flowering, at least 10 centimeters in length. In this case, the cuttings should have about three sheets. The clippings can be immediately placed in the ground.
Features of care in the garden
Lichnis does not need special conditions for flowering. Watering and prevention of diseases and pests are important. Drafts, frosts and waterlogging of the soil calmly endure.
What conditions do Lichnis like
Likhnis loves places with a lot of light and space. Planting and caring for crown lichen does not imply the presence of heavy loamy soil and excessive acidity.
What is the plant afraid of
Like all plants, the adonis is afraid of pests and diseases. Drought, increased acidity and the presence of a large amount of nitrogen in the soil have a negative effect.
Aphids on lychnis leaves
Watering
The plant needs moderate watering. Excess moisture can cause root rot and fungal spores.
Priming
Lychnis does not accept abundant organic matter. In winter, it is not required to specially cover the plant, as well as to loosen the soil.
Top dressing
Sand is mixed into the soil.Of the fertilizers, preference is given to species that contain a minimum of nitrogen.
When and how it blooms
Lychnis is an aesthetic plant that blooms brightly and strongly. It is actively used in landscape design.
Types of flowers
The flowers of the adonis have a crimson color at the stamens and a scarlet color. There are white-pink and red-burgundy colors.
Red adonis flowers
Flower shapes
Each bud has five round petals. Inflorescences grow singly on the top of the stems.
Flowering period
The plant blooms for 3 months. Dissolves buds by June. It blooms in early November. In the south of the country, it fades by December.
Changes in care during flowering
In severe drought, it needs regular watering. Does not require top dressing. No other changes in care are needed.
Possible growing problems
There are no problems in growing a flower. If they do appear, they have been linked to infections and carelessness.
Pests
The plant is susceptible to the action of leaf rollers, aphids and spider mites. In the early stages, you can get rid of them with a soap solution. In the late ones - insecticide and acaricide.
Spider mite is the main pest of lychnis
Diseases
Lychnis suffers from rust, root rot and spotting. For prevention, fungicides are used.
Signs of improper care
Signs of improper care are rare flowering, the absence of flowers, the lack of plant development, the appearance of faded leaves and petals, rotting of the roots and stems.
Sick plant
Use in landscape design
Likhnis is able to diversify any suburban area. It is often actively used in landscape design.
Plant as an element of landscape design
Likhnis koronchaty is a beautiful perennial plant that grows on the territory of Russia. Presented in different forms. It has many shapes and colors. Grown from seeds and cuttings. Unpretentious in care and rarely gets sick. It is widely used in landscape design.
