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Amberboa (lat. Amberboa) - flower culture; a small genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Representatives of the genus are famous for their pleasant aroma that develops over long distances. The genus includes 7 species that naturally inhabit the Mediterranean.
Characteristics of culture
Amberboa is represented by annual and biennial plants no more than 60 cm in height, equipped with pinnately-divided or notched jagged foliage of green color. The foliage, in turn, is arranged alternately, the stem foliage is equipped with petioles, the upper one is often sessile. Both stems and foliage can be bare or short pubescent hairs. Inflorescences in the form of baskets can have a wide variety of colors, including white, blue and even purple. The fruits are represented by hemicarps endowed with a tuft. The seeds are small and remain viable for three years.
Common types
Amberboa short-spined (lat. Amberboa muricata) represented by annual herbaceous plants not exceeding 40-60 cm in height, having lanceolate uneven foliage. The inflorescences are graceful, reaching a diameter of 4-6 cm, are formed on elongated peduncles, which can boast of special strength. The inflorescences are tubular purple flowers. They have a specific aroma. Amberboa bloom is abundant, bright, begins in early summer and ends with the arrival of frost.
Amberboa muscat (lat. Amberboa moschata) It is represented by upright biennial plants, reaching a height of 70-80 cm and equipped with toothed, cut, bare foliage of a rich green color. The inflorescences do not exceed 7 cm in diameter. The tubular flowers that make up the inflorescence, white or purple, have a pleasant, but subtle aroma. Abundant flowering occurs in the second decade of June and ends with the arrival of frost.
Currently, a decorative form of amberboa muscat obtained by hybridization is presented on the garden market. They call her
f. imperialis (imperialis) … It is characterized by plants up to 70-80 cm in height, bearing graceful baskets up to 7-8 cm in diameter with a split rim. Also amberboa is involved in breeding. Among the varieties that have won the recognition of gardeners, it is worth noting the Bride variety. It has large white baskets.
Growing features
Representatives of the Amberboa genus are not whimsical plants, however, for active growth and abundant flowering, a number of rules must be followed. It is recommended to plant a crop in well-lit and windless areas. In the shade, the plants feel defective, develop slowly and practically do not bloom. Soils are preferred moderately moist, permeable, nutritious. Dry, waterlogged, waterlogged and saline soils are not suitable for growing Amberboa.
Amberboa care does not take much time. Plants need systematic watering, weeding and light loosening. It is important to remember that the culture does not tolerate waterlogging, therefore, when watering, it is recommended to strictly monitor the amount of water used. Plants will not refuse feeding either. The first time complex mineral fertilizers are applied during the preparation of the site, and then every two to three weeks.
As the flowering progresses, the inflorescences must be removed, otherwise the bushes will quickly lose their decorative effect. In addition, by timely removal of wilted inflorescences, the flowering period can be significantly extended. If the plant is endowed with rapid growth and the shoots grow too actively or stretch in length, it is recommended to subject them to shortening.
