How to plant a wolf sillypot on the dacha

Ivolist greenstripe - a perennial ornamental plant, a genus Derbennikovye. Distributed throughout Eurasia, Australia, the Russian Federation and North Africa. The flower is usually located on the marshes, river banks and other damp areas.

All the features of planting and caring for a flower, we consider in this article.

Botanical description

Description of the jerk (with photo)

• Plant height from 80-140 cm. (Can reach 2 m).
• Stem tetrahedral and straight.
• Root system: strong, creeping, shallow.
• The root is woody and thick.
• The basal leaflets are opposite (sometimes whorled), the upper ones are oblong, alternate, up to 10 cm long.
• The flowers are star-shaped, numerous, up to 1 cm.
• Inflorescences have a spike shape, placed in the axils of the bracts.
• The corolla has a purple color; the length of the petals is up to 14 mm.
• Bud - oval oblong capsule, length - 3-4 mm; seeds are small.
• Flowering period: from July to August.

There are the following varieties of idiot:

• Sticflamme - flowers have a pink-purple color, reach a height of 140 cm;
• Zigeunerblut - flowers have a red-dark color, reach a height of 120cm;
• Augenweide - flowers have a purple-red color;
• Brilliant, Lady Sackville and Robert - come in all shades of pink;
• Roseum - flowers dim pink hue, low.

Where to plant junk

The willow derbennik is not picky about various weather conditions, it has spread to all continents except Antarctica. The flower describes itself as a reliable and resistant plant, so it is often used in landscape design.

Lighting and location

Although, the plant is considered unpretentious, but it feels good only when there is enough sunlight. Only under such conditions, the greenberry gives a generous bloom.

The plant loves moisture. Shady and damp gardens, sunny, wind-blown areas, areas near rivers, lakes and other wet places are perfect for landing.

Growing soil

The soil for the lozenge should be fertile, because it holds water, a lot of nutrients, and also contains the necessary air, which contributes to the rapid growth. In the first year, plant the plant in loose soil, this contributes to the proper formation of the root system.

Planting rules for seedlings

Landing of the crater is made in the open ground on a bright sunny site. Before planting, organic fertilizers are applied to the bottom of the pit (or while digging the soil), and then the flower is watered abundantly. Constant watering and exposure to sunlight - the main rules for the care of the trash.

It is best to plant the garf in early spring in the still wet ground. Sown grains need to be sprayed with water and covered, thus creating additional heat in this area, only then the seeds will sprout at the same time.

Breeding methods

There are several ways to propagate plakun-grass: seeds, cuttings, dividing the bush.

Seeds

There are two ways of sowing seeds:

• rassadnym;
• into open ground.

Seeds for seedlings are sown in March. They are scattered over the surface and sprinkled with earth, then poured over with water and covered with film or glass to form condensate. As soon as the first leaflets germinate, the plant is transplanted into separate containers.

In open soil, seeds are sown in the fall or after the snow melted. Seeds germinate in 20-30 days after sowing (bloom for 2-3 years).

Plakun grass is easy to propagate the collected seeds. When flowers bloom, they need to be cut, after which the seeds are collected. Purchased seeds are no less prolific than they were handpicked; planting is the same as planting home seeds.

Dividing bush

The easiest and most effective method, carried out in the spring and autumn. Mature bushes need to dig and divide (with an ax or a shovel, because the root system is very strong) into 2-3 parts, then transplanted to a new place and water it plentifully.

Cuttings

In order to propagate the stalk of Ivolist cuttings (photo attached), in early summer or spring, they need to be broken at the base of the bush, at least 10 cm long, each of which should have 4-6 leaves. Then land the finished cuttings in the ground under the film or cap. In the beginning of autumn, when they take root, plant them in a permanent place (the description of the planting of the plant is given above).

Rules for the care of plakun-grass

Mineral components are used to fertilize the soil (nitrogen is included in it, as it promotes the development of the aerial part of the plant).

These fertilizers include:

• sodium and calcium nitrate;
• ammonium sulfate;
• urea;
• ammonium nitrate.

Plakun-grass is subject to mulching. Description of this procedure: on the surface of the treated soil, where the wood grows, covering material is laid out: sawdust, straw, wood chips, etc., the process is over (photo is attached).The benefits of mulching:

• retains soil moisture near the root system;
• promotes thermoregulation (saves the plant from freezing and overheating);
• enriches the soil with useful substances and keeps them in the ground, preventing them from leaching and weathering;
• interferes with weed growth;
• With proper use of mulch, a good level of acidity is achieved in the ground
• mulching provokes the friability of the earth, earthworms appear in it, which promote the entry of air into the soil, crush its components, process organic residues, thereby improving plant growth.

Materials for mulching:

• expanded clay - environmentally friendly building material, consists of clay and slate, well holds water in the ground, not allowing it to evaporate;
• sawdust - over-ripened, in no way fresh (they can burn the plant);
• agrofibre - lightweight, durable, non-woven material - reduces the risk of yield loss;
• grass or straw - easily accessible, economy material.

Cut the garbage cloth in the spring or early autumn under the spine. Excess branches are pruned in the summer (for a beautiful bush shape).

In winter, it does not need shelter.

Diseases, pests and other difficulties

Gadfly is resistant to diseases and various pests. The plant can be attacked by aphids, which roams from other flowers. In order to avoid the attack of aphids on bushes of plakun-grass, periodically inspect the plant.

To national methods of getting rid of aphids include:

• tincture with dandelions - 500 g of leaves pour 10 liters of warm water and insist 2 hours;
• onion peel extract - 200 g peel insist in 10 liters of water for 4 days, strain before use;
• tincture of potato or tomato tops - 1-2 kg of the tops pour 10 liters of water and insist 3-4 hours;
• infusion of celandine - we fall asleep a bucket ¼ of celandine, fill it with cold water and insist for 1 day. Before use, strain.

Little about the healing properties

The plant is used in folk medicine as a hemostatic and diuretic. Roots and grass contains:

• pectins - help the body fight aging and pollution. They reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as reduce the risk of cancer.
• carotene - Vitamin A, it cleanses the body, improves eyesight, strengthens the roots of hair and nails.
• glycoside seriesc - improve cardiac activity (frequent use of glycosides causes weakness, vomiting, dizziness, sweat, seizures, and many undesirable side effects).
• tannins - produces hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and cleansing actions.

The plant is used as a decoction for headaches, and externally for bruises.Derbennik is contraindicated for people with high blood clotting and high blood pressure.

Derbennik is a beautiful perennial plant that requires minimal maintenance. Unpretentious, growing everywhere - the best option for large gardens, since flowering lasts from mid-spring until the end of summer.