Martagon. Reproduction Methods

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

In the first part, we got acquainted with the unusual Martagon lily, strewn with many bizarre curly-shaped inflorescences. Today we will continue talking about the methods of its reproduction

There are several ways to breed Martagon:

• division of the mother plant;

• flaking;

• seeds.

Let's consider each of them in more detail.

Dividing the bulbs

The number of shoots increases every year. At the age of 5-8 years, it begins to divide. By this time, 7-10 branches are formed in the bush. In the fall, the onion is dug up, divided into separate parts. Delenki are planted in a new place, carefully preparing the soil for planting. All malicious weeds are removed, a glass of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers is applied per 1 running meter of the garden. Creates a looseness of the substrate by adding sand.

Scaly

For the rapid reproduction of beautiful varieties, the flaking method is used. Up to 10 young children are obtained from one plant in 1 season. In the spring, several upper covering scales are separated. They are laid out on the moss, moistened. Create a mini-greenhouse in room conditions, covering it with a film on top.

After 2, 5 months, small bulbs form at the base of each scale. They are transplanted into open ground in seedling beds. Set the distance of 15 cm between plants. The planting depth is 4-5 cm. In dry periods, regular watering is required. Loosening the soil, removing weeds.

The first few years are covered with non-woven material, thrown over the boxes during the winter. After 2 years, the grown bulbs are planted in a permanent place, following the planting scheme, as for adult plants. Flowering begins in 3-4 years. Such a division is used no earlier than once every 5 years, so as not to greatly deplete the mother's bulb.

Seed method

The most laborious is the seed propagation method. It is actively used only by breeders when breeding new varieties and hybrids. If you have a desire to try yourself in this role, please be patient. The results will become known only after 6-7 years, when the first inflorescences appear.

To obtain a new variety during the period of mass flowering, pollen is transferred from the stamens to the pistils with a thin brush. (In nature, this process occurs spontaneously and does not require human intervention.) After each flower, the instrument is thoroughly cleaned of the remaining pollen. Then they move on to the next instance. Plants with different petal colors are chosen for couples. The pollinated flower is wrapped in foil to block the path of insects. Attach a tag with the name of the parents. Crossing between different varieties can be carried out on the same stem.

Fertilized inflorescences form seed pods. In September, they are removed and dried on the veranda. The seeds are stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in paper bags.

Sow at home in November in a container with a prepared substrate consisting of ash, peat, crushed moss. Cover with a bag. After 3 months, small bulbs are formed. They are put in the refrigerator for 2, 5 months. At this time, a bud is formed, from which small leaves develop. Then the seedlings are taken out and dived into larger containers with fertile soil. Placed in a greenhouse or on a windowsill with diffused lighting. In the second half of summer, they are planted in open ground. For the winter, shelter is required for the first few years.

In this way, even from one box, plants with different colors of petals are obtained. You yourself will be surprised at the variety of shapes and colors. But get your own hybrids that don't always look like your parents.

Accommodation in flower beds

Shady flower gardens under the canopy of trees and bushes are the best place for Martagon. It looks good next to hosts, ferns, primroses, lungworms, badans, births, buzulniks.

Jasmine, honeysuckle, barberry, cypress, thuja, roses will be a good background for unusual lily inflorescences.

Now you can safely start growing Martagon on your site. Gain your experience of communicating with this plant, enjoy the first bushes with bizarre inflorescences.