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Gilia capitate (lat. Gilia capitata) - flowering culture; a representative of the Gilia genus of the Sinyukhov family. The homeland is considered to be the northwestern regions of North America, where the plant grows in natural conditions. A rare species in Russia. Differs in abundant flowering and winter-hardy properties. Introduced into culture in 1826.
Characteristics of culture
Hilia capitate is represented by perennial herbaceous plants no more than 80 cm high (in culture up to 60 cm) with erect, thin, rather strong, glandular-pubescent, densely branched, sometimes drooping stems that form volumetric semi-bushes during growth. Leaves are compound, pubescent, twice or thrice pinnately dissected, divided into narrow segments, up to 10 cm long.
The flowers are small, numerous, almost sessile or sessile, lilac, lilac-blue, white or blue, collected in dense dense capitate inflorescences of a spherical or rounded shape, sitting on long thin peduncles. The flowers are equipped with a narrow funnel-shaped corolla, up to 8 mm long. Flowering occurs in June - July, lasts 30-40 days.
The subtleties of growing
Hilia capitate is an adherent of fertile, loose, permeable, moderately moist, neutral, sandy or sandy loam soils. Will not tolerate cooperation with waterlogged, strongly acidic, heavy clayey, saline, waterlogged soils, as well as lowland areas with stagnant cold air and water. The location for gili capitate is preferably sunny or semi-shaded with diffused light. A thick shade will have a detrimental effect on the development of culture and flowering.
The species is frost-resistant, does not need shelter for the winter, but when sowing helium seeds before winter, a loose cover of dry fallen leaves will not harm. Hilia capitate is propagated by seeds and vegetatively. The first method is the most common among gardeners. Seeds of the considered species are sown in the third decade of March - the first decade of April in seedling boxes filled with nutritious soil. The first shoots appear 14-20 days after sowing.
In the phase of 2-3 true leaves, the seedlings dive in separate containers. It is important to provide young plants with high-quality care, it consists in watering and ensuring optimal growing conditions. The grown seedlings are planted in the ground not earlier than the third decade of May - the first decade of June, keeping a distance of 20-25 cm. Before planting the gilia seedlings in a permanent place, it is necessary to harden them, periodically taking them out into the street.
Further care of the crop consists in watering, loosening, removing weeds, applying fertilizers (at least once a week). For dressing, complex mineral fertilizers are used in liquid form. When flowering, the inflorescences are cut off, it is advisable not to miss this procedure, it stimulates the formation of new heads. When caring for helium capitate, preventive treatments against pests and diseases are welcomed, although this phenomenon is quite rare.
Usage
In landscape design, gilia capitate is rarely used, despite the fact that the plants can boast of extraordinary beauty and abundant flowering. Amateur flower growers use this variety when decorating flower beds, rock gardens, rockeries, flower beds and other types of flower beds. It is ideal for growing in garden containers and flowerpots that decorate verandas, balconies, patios, gazebos and other buildings. Hilia capitate goes well with other perennials, including low shrubs and conifers.
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Valerian capitate belongs to a family called valerian, in Latin the name of this family is as follows: Valerianaceae Batsch. As for the plant itself, in Latin Valeriana capitata is called Valeriana capitata Pall. ex Link. Description of valerian capitate Valerian capitate is a perennial herb, the height of which can vary in a very impressive range:
