Description
Iberis, whose seed cultivation has recently become very common, came to us from ancient Spain. In our country, its names are more famous, such as a variety of petals, a wall and a pepperbox. Externally, each of the instances is a small bush on which small flowers are located. Now Iberis is found in almost every country, which is characterized by a temperate climate. Despite its belonging to cruciferous, the plant is not considered edible. At the same time, it has an incredibly pleasant aroma. There are about 40 types of these flowers. Among them, the most unpretentious are Iberis umbrella, bitter, rocky and evergreen.
Seed collection
Iberis seeds are planted in a constant place in the second half of May, and its flowering starts around the beginning of August. After the flowers fall off, the plant must be removed from the flower bed. It is at this time that it is recommended to collect seeds for subsequent breeding of flowers. Iberis, the cultivation of the seeds of which involves digging the plant along with the root, should be placed in a cool, dry place, where they ripen. You can enjoy flowers collected in elegant long inflorescences next year. An interesting nuance is that when growing from seeds, different types of Iberis are best placed nearby, because insects during pollination will help to cross them. As a result of this, pretty original flowers will be obtained.
Growing
Iberis, whose seed cultivation has become so popular lately, is a very unpretentious plant. It loves the sun and usually grows well on sandy, loamy or rocky ground. It is desirable that the soil is characterized by high air permeability. Seeds begin to germinate approximately ten days after planting. When this happens, it is recommended to thin out by about 15 centimeters, which will significantly extend the flowering of a plant such as Iberis in the future. Growing from seeds is far from the only method, because there is still seedling. When using it, seeds must be sown in protected soil in the month of March. And already in May, she landed on a permanent place that meets the above requirements. Moreover, some gardeners prefer the propagation of cuttings, which involves rooting in a greenhouse or under a film of cuttings cut after flowering.
Diseases and Pests
Like many other plants of the family, perennial Iberis is exposed to the negative effects of pests and diseases. The root system is the most vulnerable in this case, the fungus that is considered to infect and weaken it is considered its worst enemies. In order to counteract them, you must carefully monitor your flower beds and, if infected plants are detected, remove them immediately and disinfect the soil. Causing irreparable harm to the flower and some insects, in particular, mealybugs. If they appear on inflorescences or leaves, the plant must be treated with appropriate preparations.