Grouse flower: planting and care after flowering
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What is a hazel grouse? This is an unpretentious plant of extraordinary beauty. In order for the flower to serve as a real decoration of the garden, the rules of planting, care, watering, fertilization, reproduction should be observed. The most common types of hazel grouse are: imperial, Russian, chess, Persian, Kamchatka. There are more than 100 species in total.
Grouse: what kind of flowers and care for them
A full description of flowers, as well as how to properly care for them - below.
Grouse imperial
This species is very showy and resembles a crown, which consists of six large flowers with a crown of green leaves. Large drops of nectar can be observed at the base of the flowers. The petals of the plant are yellow. The color of flowers can be different: white, red, orange, etc. The stem reaches a length of 1.5 meters. The imperial hazel grouse is striking in its beauty, from the moment of planting to flowering. Already in mid-May, you can see the first buds. Basically, the plant is planted in the southern regions, but in the regions of Siberia it can grow with good care.
Plant in a flower bed
With proper planting and following the storage conditions of the bulbs, this beautiful garden plant grows in northern cold climates. What to do with the imperial hazel grouse after flowering? - Carefully dig up the bulbs, treat them with a special solution. This variety is not suitable for rocky hills. Looks great between bushes or in a general group against the backdrop of a lawn dotted with a variety of bulbous crops.
Imperial
Russian hazel grouse
This is a medium-sized fritillaria, with fleshy peduncles no more than 40 cm high. The average fruit size is 3.5x1.8 cm. It is in the form of a hexagonal capsule with a narrowed bottom. The leaves of this species are sharp and long, up to 9 cm long and up to 5 mm wide. The number of leaves varies from 11 to 19. The top leaves are twisted to allow them to cling to other plants. Thus, the rowers receive additional support to hold large flowers and fruits. The flowers are deep red.
Inside the flower is yellowish with greenish stripes. Russian hazel grouse blooms in early May. The plant is unpretentious, tolerates winter and drought well. It grows on the edges and slopes of ravines.
Chess (variegated)
In nature, this species of broadleaf hazel grouses grows in the southern part of Russia and in Central Europe. The plant is perennial, and its average height is 10-35 cm. The hazel grouse is listed in the Red Book. The stalk of the checkerboard variety is low, thin, with a smooth surface. Small tubercles can be seen at the bottom of the stem. The leaves are sharp, long, with a green color. The flowers are purple with white spots, which are staggered.
Because of its color, the culture received just such a name. The flowers stand out beautifully against the green grass. Flowering time falls on the last days of April. In addition to this basic form, there are quite a few other varieties, one of which is white hazel grouse, which does not have flowers with an unpleasant odor. Reproduction is vegetative and generative (by seeds). The culture is not wind-resistant, shelter is needed.
Chess
Grouse Mikhailovsky
The plant is no more than 20 cm high. The flower is in the form of a bell, burgundy color, with bright yellow edges. It begins to bloom after May 15 and blooms for 12-15 days. In winter, it can hibernate without additional shelter, unlike other varieties. They are not whimsical, they can grow both in the shade and in sunny places. The hazel grouse of Mikhailovsky during the period of dying off of the aboveground part must be dug up. This is done so that the bulbs do not rot. In nature, hazel grouse grows in Turkey. In Russian gardens, 2 forms of hazel grouse are planted - tall (these crops give no more than 2 flowers), undersized (abundant flowering). Mikhailovsky reproduces well vegetatively and by seeds.
Mikhailovsky
Persian hazel grouse
The plant represents the Theresia group. It is no more than 100 cm high. The inflorescence is in the form of flowers and buds, resembling a vertical cone. Bells are dark in color, leaves with a blue tint. Modern varieties can have up to 50 flowers. The hazel grouse bulbs are large, up to 12 cm in diameter. The Persian hazel grouse is a southern plant, but when sheltered for the winter, it may well endure frosts. Irregular flowering is noted. If the leaves of the hazel grouse turn yellow, you need to dig it up and warm it up. You can do this before landing. They are planted in the south side of the garden, outdoors. The soil should be drained with sand and gravel.
Grouse Edward
Asia is considered the homeland of this species. It is a perennial bulbous plant no more than 1 m high. The flowers are large, in the form of bells. Blooms in May. The grouse fruit is a hexagonal capsule. Seeds are flat, large, light brown in color. Eduard's hazel grouse prefers a warm place with partial shade. It is planted in rich, moderately moist soil. In winter, they cover with humus, spruce branches. This variety is not widespread and is listed in the Red Book.
Kamchatka hazel grouse
It is a bulbous plant with unusual bronze and purple flowers. Flowering time is the last days of May. Mass flowering begins in mid-June. The Kamchatka variety rarely bears fruit. Fruits in the form of an egg-shaped box with blunt edges. The end of the growing season is in early August. The bulbs are renewed annually. During flowering, new rudiments are laid in the bud located in the upper part.
Flowers in the bud begin to form in August and finish in late September or early October. The flower is amazing in color, but has an unpleasant odor. The variety is pollinated by flies, thereby attracting the attention of other insects. It prefers to grow in open areas in peaty soils. It should be borne in mind that removing the stem with leaves adversely affects the formation of the bulb.
Kamchatka
Grouse in landscape design and the best flowerbed partners
Hazel grouses look great both in groups and as a single plant. They are ideal for alpine slides. Grouse is the king of the garden, even if it blooms for no more than 1 month. They look great as color accents in small flower beds, on the tops of corner patterns, along hedges and walls. Persian hazel grouse goes well in a group with tulips, crested grouses. The chess variety is used with phlox and primroses. Thanks to the variety of colors of hazel grouse varieties, you can create truly designer compositions. Grouse are considered relatives of lilies, tulips, daffodils.
Design
Does hazel grouse help from moles in the garden
Many gardeners are concerned about the problem of moles in their backyard. Most moles prefer loose, fertile soil. There are many remedies that favorably solve this problem. You can get rid of living creatures in this way - grow hazel grouse in the garden. Moles do not tolerate the smell of the Imperial hazel grouse.To scare off moles, you need to grow a plant around the entire perimeter of the site. The hazel grouse has a specific smell of bulbs, which the mole does not like. It will take several weeks, if not months, to completely get rid of these small animals. Although opinions differ regarding the use of the plant to scare off moles.
Breeding methods for hazel grouse
Grouse flowers are mainly propagated by dividing the bulbs, since with the seed method, the first flowering occurs after 6-7 years. The seeds are harvested after the capsule is completely dry and immediately sown into the prepared soil. The distance between the seeds is at least 10 cm. As for the division of the bulb, it is cut into 2 parts. The halves are dipped in a disinfectant solution, then dried. Be sure to sprinkle the bulbs with ash. With this reproduction, the first flowering will occur the next year.
The wound should dry out thoroughly. Then the bulb is buried in dry and clean sand. The sand box is removed to a dry place. Roots appear only towards the end of August. They are treated with a fungicide. You need to take out the bulb carefully, otherwise you can damage small children.
How to plant and grow hazel grouse flowers
From late August to early autumn, hazel grouses are planted. If the plant is planted late, it will die. A prerequisite for planting is a lighted place, drained soil. After planting in the hole without fail, add peat or humus. In order not to damage the bulb, the bottom of the hole is covered with river sand. The bulbs are planted at an angle with the bottom down so that they do not rot. It is necessary to observe the distance between the holes, it should be at least 25 cm. In winter, it is better to cover them. Straw and spruce branches can be used as a shelter. The shelter is removed in March.
Planting hazel grouses
It is necessary to loosen the soil carefully, since the roots of the hazel grouse are close to the surface. Top dressing is useful for the plant, for example, mineral fertilizers. The plant is watered several times a month so that the soil does not dry out. Weed should be removed every time after watering. Before flowering, hazel grouse is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. The first feeding is done towards the end of April.
A nutrient mixture is used - humus, nitrophoska and Agricola (mix according to the instructions, not exceeding the consistency). Foliar dressing cannot be done, as the flower can get burned leaves. Caring for hazel grouses after flowering is mandatory, this is one of the important conditions for growing a crop.
Flowering is absent in the following cases: damp and cool summers; small onions; growing in the same area; improper deepening of the bulbs during planting; wrong soil; frosty and snowless winter; late breakage of ovaries.
How to care for hazel grouse after flowering
The plant needs care not only during planting, but also after. When the plant fades and loses its decorative effect, the leaves begin to turn yellow and die off, then it is necessary to dig out the bulbs. They are peeled off, washed with warm water. Then the onion is kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Rot spots and other damage are removed. The cut site is treated with a fungicide.
The next step is to sprinkle it with wood ash. The bulbs are placed in a dry, ventilated area to dry the bulb wounds. In order for the bulbs to survive, they constantly need to be examined and unsuitable for planting removed. The minimum storage conditions outside the soil are at least 2 months. With proper care, the hazel grouse will bloom profusely next year in the spring. Pruning is also done after flowering. Dried buds and stems are removed.
Grouse - diseases and pests
Grouse is a disease resistant flower.In order to prevent viral diseases in the plant, it is periodically transplanted to various sites. The transplant improves the condition of the culture. When a part of the bulb is damaged by rot, it can still be saved. To do this, the affected area is cut out, and the cut site is treated with a fungicide. Rot appears when the soil is too wet or when the plant is over-fed with nitrogen fertilizers. With frequent rainy weather, decay of shoots and leaves occurs. If the bulb is stored in conditions where the temperature is above 35 degrees, a doubling of the inflorescence can occur.
The lily beetle is dangerous for hazel grouse. For 20 days, they gnaw on the leaves, which then dry out. As control measures, they dig up the ground, manually collect the beetle, treat the plant with special means (Regent, Aktara, Antizhuk).
The wireworm causes rotting of the bulb, as it eats into it, making moves. The plant affected by the wireworm does not bloom. Prevention: digging and loosening the soil, introducing special preparations (Provotox) into the planting hole, spring feeding with nitrogen fertilizers.
To prevent problems in the development of the plant, one should not forget the rules of crop rotation. It is not recommended to plant flowers in a place where other varieties of hazel grouses have already grown. When purchasing bulbs, you should carefully examine them - they should not have brown, dried scales.
Pests
Whatever hazel grouse is: rare, wild, varietal, it needs an individual approach. When purchasing a plant, you need to check with the seller for all the information. It is worth remembering that hazel grouses are not lovers of excessive care and constant interference. Grouse are very diverse plants and look great from each other. Thanks to the abundance of varieties, you can uniquely decorate your garden.
