2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Breeders do not stop at the achieved results, singling out unusual specimens from a variety of seedlings. Recently in the catalogs I came across not only bright orange varieties of swimsuits, but also bright yellow, light yellow inflorescences. Multi-layered double petals make the flower look like miniature roses. Before purchasing this treasure for our collection, let's get acquainted with the growing conditions
Spreading
In total, there are more than 29 types of swimwear in the wild. 20 of them grow on the territory of Russia. You can meet her in the Far East and Siberia. Insignificant representatives come across in the Middle Lane.
In amateur gardens, two types of swimwear are most often found:
• European with balls of lemon-yellow inflorescences;
• Asian with bright orange semi-open buds.
In the common people, it is called frying or lights, for the bright colors during flowering. In the 16th century, it was cultivated as a garden plant. Crossbreeding of different species has led to a variety of modern varieties with double shapes and quirky colors.
Swimsuit varieties
Among the varietal forms, several shades are distinguished:
• dark orange (Goliath, Etna);
• orange (Meteor, Fire Globe);
• orange-yellow (Orange Princess, Earliest of All);
• yellow (Golden Queen, Lemon Queen);
• cream (Alabaster).
The latter group attracts attention with its unusual creamy shade. It is the result of the complex work of modern breeders.
Place in the flower garden
Swimsuit bushes, planted in large groups under coniferous trees or in open sunny glades among the lawn, look advantageous. The green background perfectly sets off the bright orange blossoming flower buds.
In miniature gardens, it is woven into compositions of Siberian irises and variegated brunners. Blue forget-me-not flowers and golden balls of swimsuits are the best design for mixborders in the spring. Sometimes one bush of this sunny flower in a mixed flower bed is enough to get a bright accent at the end of May.
The swimsuit goes well with shrubs: rhododendrons, spiria, mahonia, undersized lilacs.
After flowering, luscious carved greenery remains, which serves as a good background for low-growing summer plants or perennial plants. If there is no need to obtain seeds, then the tops of the shoots are cut off, leaving the leaves on the bush.
Better conditions
In the wild, bathers settle on moist fertile soils of flooded meadows. They prefer a loose soil structure, open sunny glades. Often they are found near streams in the partial shade of shrubs and trees. They winter well without shelter.
Growing and caring
Growing a swimsuit in garden plots is a simple process. The main conditions are sufficient moisture and loose soils.
To retain moisture, the surface of the ridge is mulched with sawdust, leaf litter with a layer of about 5 cm. Under such a shelter, the water consumption is reduced by 3 times.
Further care consists of regular watering, especially in hot and dry periods. Swimwear responds well to feeding. In early spring, nitrogen or humate forms are introduced. During flowering, preference is given to phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. Consumption rate of any kind of matchbox for a bucket of water. Any complex flower fertilizer can be used if desired.
Timely weeding will protect cultivated specimens from competitors.
Due to its unpretentiousness to growing conditions, the swimsuit has won well-deserved respect among flower growers. In the spring, when nature is just awakening from sleep, bright inflorescences, lights, cheer up. Be sure to delight yourself with this wonderful flower!
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