The most common type of hazel grouse is chess. Its height does not exceed 35 cm, tepals have a red-brown color with a characteristic checkerboard pattern. Its flowering period falls in mid-spring and its end.
In order to see this miracle in the spring, it is necessary to plant grouse in the fall, at the very beginning. You should not delay the planting of bulbs in the soil too much, since there is a risk that the plant will not be able to take root sufficiently before the onset of frost, and that when spring comes, the flowers will not sprout.
It is necessary to observe not only the timing of planting grouse, but also the basic rules for the location of planting material in the soil. Plant it at a depth that is equal to about 2-3 values of the height of the bulbs, for larger ones it should be 15-20 cm. Directly, the bulbs of the hazel grouse are deepened by 8-10 cm.
Planting grouse in the fall should occur in a place where there is no risk of stagnation of moisture. Before planting the bulbs, the soil should be enriched with organic fertilizer, dig up this place and water if the ground is dry. Do not immediately proceed with the landing, it is better to let the soil settle.
Location: moderately sunny place, warm.
The bulbs have a dried old stem, located in the middle of a wide funnel and attached to the bottom. There is a misconception that it is harmful because of its ability to trap moisture that enters there from the ground, and contributes to the decay of the bulb. Some experts give advice on inclined planting of bulbs, how to cover a funnel with mulch, or something similar. But after a careful study of the bulbs, you can see the loose structure of the dry stem and the bottom, which is not able to retain moisture. Water may linger if the bulbs are planted in heavy or poorly drained soil. The flower does not tolerate an excess of moisture in the soil, so you need to more carefully approach the preparation of the landing site before planting grouse in the fall. Necessary requirements are high-quality drainage and loose fertilized soil. For drainage, river sand, organic or mineral fertilizer is most suitable.
Planting is necessary immediately, as soon as the roots on the bulbs appear. You need to try not to tear off the young roots, because they are very fragile. Planting grouse in the fall should occur at a distance of 25-30 cm between the bulbs, to a depth of 20-30 cm for large and 13-20 cm for small. Children of these flowers are planted 6-10 cm and additionally take shelter for the winter.
For a flower like a hazel grouse, planting and care should be carried out in accordance with all the rules of agricultural technology. It will tolerate the winter period well, the risk of freezing will be minimal, but during a snowy winter it is better to cover it. This condition must also be observed when planting bulbs cultivated in the warmest climate. As an insulating layer, it is better to take materials that do not cake - lapnik, straw, reed, etc., it is better not to use humus and peat in this quality. The cover should not be less than 25 cm. To prevent the appearance of rodents, it is better to lay the covering material after freezing the soil by 5 cm. With the advent of spring, it is removed.