Unfortunately, sanguine is not very common in our gardens, but in vain. This perennial plant is able to please the eye at a time when the rest are just beginning to wake up after hibernation. And let it bloom for only a couple of weeks, but during this period it completely draws attention to itself and serves as an accent among other flowers.
Plant description
Canadian sanguinaria is a perennial that blooms in early spring. Her beauty is sometimes compared with water lilies, but it doesn’t grow on water at all. This similarity is manifested exclusively in the form of flowers. In all other respects, these two beauties are completely opposite.
Canadian sanguinaria in natural conditions can be found only in the northern part of America. The name translated from Latin means "blood root." This is due to the fact that with the slightest damage to the tissues, the plant begins to secrete reddish-orange juice. It was to them that Indians painted their faces before. Her flowers are dazzlingly white and in the sun sometimes it seems that they simply reflect the rays.
Characterization of sanguinaria
Canadian sanguinaria has a powerful horizontal rhizome. In appearance, it looks like a spruce spruce branch, and its diameter can reach 2 cm. The plant is updated independently due to the fact that new buds are constantly being laid on young branches. In general, an adult internode can live about three to four years. The root system is developing quite quickly. It is able to form a complex root system in the kidney. Sanguinaria grows quite unusual, leaving young shoots in the ground, and buds emerging on the surface. This gives her some additional charm and mystery.
Canadian sanguinaria can reach a height of no more than 15 cm, however, this does not deprive the charm of its bushes, which grow and grow every year. Leaves during the flowering period are almost invisible, they simply wrap the peduncle. However, when used in planting on a flowerbed, this beauty has its drawback: by the end of summer, its leaves fall off and thawed spots form in their place.
Flowering sanguinaria
On each bud of sanguinaria one leaf is formed and only one peduncle. The diameter of the flowers reaches only 5 cm, but its beauty can be compared with a peony. Now you can find both non-terry and terry sanguine. Both of these forms were not selectively excreted, but were the result of a natural mutation. Canadian sanguine has earned such great popularity mainly due to its colors, which have a white, slightly pearly color. At the same time in the shade it seems that the flower glows from the inside.
The flowering period lasts a couple of weeks. However, this bright decoration is enough to achieve a very powerful effect. It is not able to outshine almost none of the early flowering plants. In this case, the flowering time can increase significantly if the weather is cool. A sharp warming, on the contrary, shortens the time.
Horticultural decorative applications
Canadian sanguine can be successfully used to focus on the most original compositions, it is very good to do this in the front garden. It can also highlight decorative tree shrubs.
Since sanguinaria grows beautifully in the shade, then in the shady corners of the garden with its help you can create glowing spots. The spring accents created with its help will be original. At the same time, it is better to use it with those plants that can hide its leaves, which fade in the summer, and formed thawed spots.
Sanguinaria Canadian: planting and care
Sanguine seedlings should not be planted superficially, but deepened by about 7 cm. The root is located strictly horizontally, and the side roots are directed to the bottom. A distance of 20-30 cm should be left between the plants. Once you have planted the bushes in a new place, you should immediately water them abundantly.
As for leaving, the Canadian sanguine is extremely unpretentious. She can absolutely calmly grow in the shade, without requiring any attention to herself. The only thing she needs is one top dressing, which is carried out by all flowering perennial plants. If you planted seedlings in a sunny place, you will have to take care of a good regular watering that does not allow the soil to dry out. You will also need to protect plants from direct sunlight.
Wintering sanguinaries also does not require any additional measures; it tolerates harsh winters very well, without even needing to mulch.
Sanguinaria canadian: homeopathy
Sanguinaria is not only a wonderful decoration of your garden, but also a healing plant. It is used as an antispasmodic, expectorant, antibacterial agent. It can also be found in medical preparations intended for the treatment of joint inflammation.
Canadian sanguinaria, the medicinal properties of which have found many uses, is part of the means to combat bronchial asthma, migraine and other diseases. This plant was included in the composition of preparations intended for the treatment of female diseases, restoration of hormonal balance and normalization of metabolism. Also, drugs, which include sanguine, are able to normalize blood pressure, eliminate headaches and migraines.
The plant itself is toxic and, if used internally, can even lead to death. Before using the drug, it is necessary to consult a doctor and make sure that there are no allergic reactions.