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Corona (Latin Anthericum) - a flowering plant, which is a prominent representative of the Asparagus family.
Description
Corolla is a perennial short-rhizome grass that almost always forms dense bushes of narrow and long linear leaves, which, in turn, are collected in graceful rosettes.
The flowers of the corolla are collected in apical paniculate or racemose inflorescences, and its fruits are in the form of boxes, each of which includes from two to eight seeds.
In total, there are about thirty species in the corona genus.
Where grows
Most often, the corolla can be found in North America or the Mediterranean, and the mountain slopes of Southern and Western Europe are considered to be its homeland. And sometimes this amazing plant can be seen in Mexico, in European and South American territories, as well as in Madagascar and South Africa. At the same time, the corolla has long been considered a tropical plant.
Usage
Many varieties of corolla are actively used for decorative purposes. This plant looks especially good next to aquilegia, phlox, basil and irises. The corolla will look very cool in landscape plantings on picturesque lawns or in curbs. And for rockeries, it will also become a magnificent decoration - the stones perfectly emphasize the originality and beauty of this plant. And some amateur flower growers are very willing to grow corolla at home, right on the windowsills!
Growing and caring
Corolla thrives in warm, sunny places (slight shading is quite acceptable) with alkaline, stony, dry and well-drained soils. The corolla grows especially well on calcareous soils. But areas with a damp and cold climate are categorically not suitable for growing it. But in the same place, this plant will grow well for at least five years.
The corolla should be watered abundantly enough - this recommendation is especially relevant for the flowering period. Nevertheless, in order to avoid decay of the roots and the formation of mold on the soil surface, it is not worth overmoistening the corolla too much. And for the winter, this plant can be covered with a spruce tree.
The corona grows rather badly and for a long time, and it does not tolerate transplants very well. If, nevertheless, it was necessary to resort to a transplant, then it must be carried out very carefully, trying not to damage the roots. But the corolla is very partial to good mineral fertilizers, moreover, he is always very offended by the lack of fertilizing. It is especially good to fertilize this plant with wood ash (two tablespoons of wood ash are dissolved in a liter of water and such a solution is insisted throughout the night, and in the morning they start feeding). And in order to saturate the soil with nitrogen, once or twice a week, you can feed the corolla with vermicompost. In addition, especially large specimens need to be divided periodically, as they tend to grow at a truly lightning speed.
The corolla is propagated either by dividing the bushes at the end of the summer season, or by seeds that are sown before winter. As for the distance between plants, it should ideally be between twenty-five and thirty-five centimeters. And the first flowering of seedlings can be admired only in the second or third year.
Pests and diseases do not pose a particular threat to the corolla - he encounters them very, very rarely, but if he does, it is mainly with mealybugs, aphids and spider mites.
