What is a hazel grouse? This unpretentious plant of extraordinary beauty. To flower served as a real decoration of the garden, you must follow the rules of planting, care, watering, fertilizing, reproduction. The most common types of flower grouse are: imperial, Russian, chess, Persian, Kamchatka. In total, there are more than 100 species.
Grouse: what kind of flowers and care for them
A full description of the flowers, as well as how to properly care for them, is given below.
Grouse imperial
This species is very spectacular and resembles a crown, which consists of six large flowers with a crown of green leaves. At the base of the flowers, large drops of nectar can be observed. Petals of a yellow plant. Coloring of flowers can be different: white, red, orange, etc. The stem reaches a length of up to 1.5 meters. The imperial hazel grouse impresses with its beauty, from the moment of planting to flowering. Already in mid-May you can see the first buds. Basically, the plant is planted in the southern regions, but in the Siberian regions it can grow with good care.
Plant in the flowerbed
With proper planting and observing the storage conditions of the bulbs, this beautiful garden plant grows in northern cold climates. What to do with the imperial grouse after flowering? - Carefully dig out the bulbs, treat them with a special solution. For stony hills this grade is not suitable. Looks great between the bushes or in the general group against the background of a lawn dotted with various bulbous crops.
Imperial
Grouse Russian
This is a medium-sized fritillaria, with fleshy peduncles no more than 40 cm high. The average size of the fruit is 3.5x1.8 cm. It is in the form of a hexagonal box with a narrowed bottom. The leaves of this species are sharp and long, up to 9 cm in length and up to 5 mm in width. The number of leaves varies from 11 to 19. Upper leaves with a twisted tip to cling to other plants. Thus, the rows receive additional support to hold large flowers and fruits. The flowers are dark red saturated shade.
Inside the flower is yellowish in color, with greenish stripes. Russian grouse blooms in early May. The plant is unpretentious, tolerates winter and drought well. It grows on the edges, slopes of ravines.
Important! Prefers noble soils. The flowers are pollinated by the wind.
Chess (colorful)
In nature, this species of broadleaf grouse grows in southern Russia and in Central Europe. The plant is perennial, and its average height is 10-35 cm. Hazel grouse is listed in the Red Book. The stalk of a chess grade is low, thin, with a smooth surface. In the lower part of the stem you can see small tubercles. The leaves are sharp, long, with a green color. The flowers are purple with white spots that are staggered.
Because of its color, culture has received just such a name. Flowers stand out against the background of green grass. Flowering time falls on the last days of April. In addition to this basic form, there are quite a few other varieties, one of which is white grouse, which does not have flowers with an unpleasant odor. Propagation is vegetative and generative (by seed). The culture is not windproof, shelter is necessary.
Chess
Grouse Mikhailovsky
Plant with a height of not more than 20 cm. A flower in the shape of a bell, burgundy color, with bright yellow edges. It begins to bloom after May 15 and blooms for 12-15 days. In winter, it can winter without additional shelter, unlike other varieties. They are not whimsical, they can grow both in the shade and in sunny places. Grouse Mikhailovsky during the death of the aerial parts must be dug up. This is done so that the bulbs do not rot. In nature, hazel grouse grows in Turkey. In Russian gardens, 2 forms of hazel grouse are planted - tall (these crops give no more than 2 flowers), undersized (plentiful flowering). Mikhailovsky is well propagated by the vegetative method and seeds.
Mikhailovsky
Persian grouse
The plant represents the Theresia group. It is no more than 100 cm high. An inflorescence in the form of flowers and buds resembling a vertical cone. Bluebells, leaves with a blue tint. In modern varieties there can be up to 50 flowers. The hazel grouse is large, with a diameter of up to 12 cm. The Persian grouse is a southern plant, but when covered in winter, it can easily endure frost. Irregular flowering is noted. If the hazel grouse has yellowed leaves, it is necessary to dig it out and warm it up. You can do this before landing. Planted in the south side of the garden, on the open ground. The soil should be drained with sand and gravel.
Important! Whatever the hazel grouse, the flower needs a comfortable fit and proper care.
Grouse Edward
The birthplace of this species is Asia. This is a perennial bulbous plant with a height of not more than 1 m. The flowers are large, in the form of bells. It blooms in May. Hazel fruit is a hexagon. Seeds are flat, large, light brown in color. Grouse Edward prefers a warm place, with partial shade. Planted in rich, moderately moist soil. In winter they cover with humus, spruce branches. This variety is not widespread and is listed in the Red Book.
Kamchatka hazel grouse
This is a bulbous plant with unusual flowers of bronze and purple color. Flowering time - the last of May. In mid-June, mass flowering begins. Kamchatka variety rarely bears fruit. Fruits in the form of an egg-shaped box with blunt edges. The end of the growing season falls at the beginning of August. Bulbs are renewed annually. During flowering, new buds are laid in the bud located in the upper part.
Flowers in the bud begin to form in August and end in late September or early October. The flower is amazing in color but has an unpleasant odor. The variety is pollinated by flies, thereby attracting the attention of other insects. Prefers to grow in open places on peaty soils. It should be borne in mind that the removal of the stem with leaves adversely affects the formation of the bulb.
Kamchatsky
Grouse in landscape design and the best partners in the flowerbed
Grouse looks great both in groups and in a single plant. They are ideal for alpine hills. Grouse is the king of the garden, even if it blooms no more than 1 month. They look great as color accents in small flower beds, on the tops of corner schemes, along hedges and walls. Persian hazel grouse goes well with tulips and Corydalis in a group. Chess grade used with phlox and primrose. Due to the variety of colors of varieties of hazel grouse, you can create truly designer compositions. Grouse are considered relatives of lilies, tulips, daffodils.
Design
Does a hazel grouse help moles in the garden
Many gardeners are concerned about the problem of moles in the garden. Mostly moles prefer loose, fertile soil. There are many tools that favorably solve this problem. You can get rid of animals in this way - grow hazel grouse in the garden. Moles do not tolerate the smell of the Emperor grouse. To scare off moles, you need to grow a plant around the entire perimeter of the site. The hazel grouse has a specific smell of bulbs, which the mole does not like. It will take several weeks, or even months, to completely get rid of these small animals. Although about the use of plants to scare away moles, opinions differ.
Methods of breeding hazel grouse
Grouse flowers are mainly propagated by dividing the bulbs, since with the seed method, the first flowering occurs after 6-7 years. Seeds are collected after the boxes have completely dried and are immediately sown in the prepared soil. The distance between the seeds is at least 10 cm. With regard to dividing the bulb, it is cut into 2 parts. Halves are dipped in a disinfectant solution, then dried. Bulbs must be sprinkled with ash. With this reproduction, the first flowering will occur the next year.
Important! An adult bulb can form a baby. A larger bulb is selected and a sterilized instrument is scraped, with a diameter of not more than 20 mm.
The wound should dry thoroughly. Then the bulb is buried in dry and clean sand. The box of sand is cleaned in a dry place. The roots appear only towards the end of August. They are treated with fungicide. You need to get the bulb carefully, otherwise you can damage small children.
How to plant and grow hazel grouse flowers
From the end of August to the beginning of autumn, grouse is planted. If the plant is planted at a later date, then it will die. A prerequisite for planting is a lit place, drained soil. After landing in the hole without fail, add peat or humus. In order not to damage the bulb, the bottom of the hole is covered with river sand. Bulbs are planted at an inclined bottom down so that they do not rot. It is necessary to observe the distance between the holes, it should be at least 25 cm. In winter, it is better to cover them. As a shelter can be straw, spruce branches. In March, the shelter is removed.
Planting grouse
Loosen the soil carefully, as the hazel grouse roots are close to the surface. Plant nutrition is useful, for example, mineral fertilizers. The plant is watered several times a month so that the soil does not dry out. Every time after watering, weed must be removed. Before flowering, grouse is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. The first top dressing is carried out closer to the end of April.
A nutritious mixture of humus, nitrofoska and Agricola is used (mix according to the instructions, not exceeding the consistency). Foliar top dressing can not be done, as the flower can get burns on the leaves. Care for grouse after flowering is required, this is one of the important conditions for growing crops.
Flowering is absent in the following cases: damp and cool summers; small onions; growing on the same site; improper burial of bulbs during planting; wrong soil; frosty and snowless winter; late break of ovaries.
Important! High standing groundwater or stagnation of moisture in the soil greatly harm the bulb.
How to care for grouse after flowering
The plant needs care not only during planting, but also after. When the plant fades and loses its decorativeness, the leaves begin to turn yellow and die, then you need to dig up the bulbs. They are peeled, washed with warm water. Then the bulb is kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Stains of rot and other damage are removed. The cut site is treated with fungicide.
The next step is sprinkled with wood ash. Bulbs are placed in a dry, ventilated area, so that the wounds of the bulb dry up. In order to preserve the bulbs, they constantly need to be inspected and removed unfit for planting. Minimum storage conditions outside the soil - at least 2 months. With proper care, next year in the spring, grouse will give abundant flowering. Pruning is also done after flowering. The dried up buds and stems are removed.
Hazel grouse - diseases and pests
Hazel grouse is a disease resistant flower. To prevent viral diseases in the plant, it is periodically transplanted to various sites. Transplanting improves the condition of the culture. When part of the bulb is damaged by rot, it can still be saved. For this, the affected area is excised, and the incision site is treated with fungicide. Rot appears when the earth is excessively moistened or when the plant is overfed with nitrogen fertilizers. With frequent rainy weather, rotting of shoots and leaves occurs. If the bulb is stored in conditions where the temperature is above 35 degrees, an inflorescence may double.
For the hazel grouse, a lily beetle is dangerous. For 20 days they gnaw on leaves, which then dry out. As a measure of control, they dig the earth, manually collect the beetle, process the plant with special means (Regent, Aktara, Antizhuk).
The wire causes rotting of the bulb, as it eats into it, making moves. The plant affected by the wireworm does not bloom. Prevention: digging and loosening the soil, introducing special preparations (Provotox) into the planting hole, spring fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers.
Important! To prevent fungal damage to the bulbs, planting material is carefully sorted.
To prevent problems in plant development, one should not forget the rules of crop rotation. It is not recommended to plant flowers in the place where other varieties of hazel grouse have already grown. When buying onions, you should carefully examine them - they should not have brown, dried scales.
Pests
Whatever the hazel grouse: rare, wild, varietal, he needs an individual approach. When purchasing a plant, you need to check with the seller all the information. It is worth remembering that grouse is not a lover of excessive care and constant intervention. Grouse is a very diverse plant and looks great from each other. Thanks to the abundance of varieties, you can uniquely decorate your garden.
