Many people since childhood love daisies. The first flowers painted in childhood look exactly like chamomile. Yellow core and many petals around the edges. To date, there are many types of flowers that look like chamomile. Echinacea is the name of a daisy-like flower that is most popular. These plants are indispensable when creating landscaping in the garden or in the country. In addition, such species as rudbeckia, erigerone, asters, anacyclus - Spanish chamomile and many others are popular among flower growers.
The apparent simplicity of these flowers is perfectly shaded by conifers and ferns. Chamomile is a native Russian plant. She, like other chamomile flowers, belongs to the family Asteraceae. All flowers, similar in appearance to it, are identical in the conditions of care and planting. They are not subspecies of chamomile, but are completely different plants. One of the most unusual and brightest representatives of the family Asteraceae is cosmea, a photo of which can often be seen on many sites and forums of flower growers. In addition, aster can be called a favorite plant of summer residents. It is found in almost every compound.
In this article, we will consider photos of cosmea and some other types of flowers similar to chamomile. In addition, we learn about the basic rules for planting and caring for these plants.
The main external signs of daisies
Light petals and a yellow center are features that combine several completely different colors. The genus of daisies belongs to the family Asteraceae and includes more than twenty different types of herbs that bloom in the first year of their existence. All representatives of this genus are small in size. They are grassy and have cirrus dissected leaves.
The sizes of conical or hemispherical inflorescences can vary from two to twenty centimeters in diameter. Their size directly depends on the type of flower. The baskets of these plants have two types of petals. The first is bisexual tubular. They have a yellow color. The second type is pistillate false-colored, which are painted white. The second variety of petals is located at the edges, and the first - in the center.
What are the flowers similar to daisies
Chamomile has many varieties, both cultivated and growing in the wild. In addition, there are a number of plants that are not its subspecies, however, have great external resemblance to it. The flowering of these crops also occurs in the summer, so that they are not difficult to confuse. Moreover, these plants have the same white petals and a yellow middle.
To an uninitiated person, the name of chamomile-like flowers may not be known. However, in the scientific community there are a number of names of such plants. Specialists include anacilus, nivyanik, calendula, gelichrysum, daisies, feverfew and others. It is noteworthy that chamomile and calendula are often referred to the same genus, but this is far from the case.
In addition to similar colors, there are a number of plants that have an identical shape, but other colors. Often unaware people call them colorful daisies.
Leucanthemum
This flower looks more like a camomile. The differences in the leucor are in its size - it has more pronounced forms. It is noteworthy that, without special knowledge, the inflorescences of these two plants cannot be distinguished. Another factor that causes confusion is the fact that the leucanthem is also commonly found under the name large chamomile.
The plant is a whole genus, although small in number. It has no more than twenty species. However, these flowers are found on all continents, with the exception of Antarctica and Africa. The best known is the largest leucanthem. This type is in great demand in all flower shops of the world. Attractive is its gigantic size. This flower can reach a meter in height and has beautiful double flowers with an amazing shape of petals. Among flower growers this plant is called - a large chamomile.
Planting and care
Plants are planted in mid spring. The most favorable period is the end of March and April. In addition, some gardeners practice planting it in the fall. If the seeds were planted in the spring, then their germination will take a couple of weeks, and at the end of the summer you can see full-fledged strong plants. However, they will bloom only in the next season. If the seeds are planted in the fall, the first seedlings can be observed in the spring, and flowering will occur in the same season.
In order to successfully plant the leucanthem, you need to follow some rules. The seeds of this plant are located at a shallow depth, which should not exceed two centimeters. The distance between plants should be at least 30 cm. It is noteworthy that when the first shoots appear, they must be carefully broken through. In this case, no more than 10 centimeters are left between the seedlings. If it is a pity to throw out excess plants, then you can not thin out, but plant some of them in another place.
The first two years the nyvyanik will be a small bush. However, with proper care, already in the third year, you can get a powerful bush over 80 centimeters in diameter and about a meter high.
Doronicum
This is also a chamomile-like flower. The name of the most popular species is oriental doronicum and plantain doronicum. It is a perennial plant. Belongs to the family of asters. In the wild, there are about 40 varieties of this plant. Doronicum is found mainly in mountainous areas.
The bushes of this flower are able to grow in one place without transplanting for many years. The stem of this crop has low branching and good resistance to adverse weather. The leaves do not have petioles and are located alternately on the stem. The size of this plant can vary from 25 centimeters to a meter. It depends on the variety of doronicum. The sheets are yellow or red and may also have different diameters. The smallest barely reach four centimeters, and the largest - ten. Doronicum bloom occurs in the last month of spring and the beginning of summer. These multi-colored daisies are completely undemanding to care. They perfectly adapt to any conditions.
Doronicum: planting and care in the open ground
Since this flower can easily adapt to various conditions, it can be planted both in sunny clearings and in a shady garden. However, some varieties are more selective. So, for example, plantain cultivar, in order to fully develop, should be planted only in a sunny place. It is also worth considering that absolutely all varieties of doronicum do not tolerate neighborhood with large trees. Plants planted near them will bloom very quickly.
Doronikum loves loose and not very dry soil. It is noteworthy that the amount of moisture should be moderate, since excess will harm the plant. The culture has a superficial root system. In this regard, it is not recommended to loosen the soil under the most flowering bush.
Weeding should also be done with caution. Intensive watering of this plant is needed only in arid hot weather. The rest of the time, the doronicum almost does not need water. This is due to its powerful rhizome, which serves the plant, a kind of reservoir of moisture. It tolerates frosts and does not need additional protection.
This flower is unpretentious in leaving. In order for it to safely develop and grow, it is enough not to loosen the soil near the base of the bush. Growing this plant in a summer cottage or flowerbed provides for the implementation of a number of measures that will help maintain the desired soil moisture. In this case, mulching the topsoil is a great option. It is carried out using the husks of sunflower seeds, wood chips, bark, hay, or using special materials that can be purchased at flower shops.
When the flowering period of the doronicum ends, its part, located above the surface of the earth, goes to the dormant stage. It lasts until the very end of summer. At this time, the culture practically does not need care and watering. When the summer ends, the flower grows again and often can even bloom again. During this period, flower growers recommend intensively watering and fertilizing a young plant.
Pyrethrum
It is a perennial plant. Pyrethrum red belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is a genus of plants that includes more than a hundred varieties. They are distinguished by one common feature - the color of reed flowers. They are white or pink.
This plant is distributed in Europe, Asia and America. It got its name due to the special healing properties of some varieties of this flower. Scientists claim that a decoction of them can be used as a good antipyretic. Moreover, the name itself comes from the Latin word “pyretos”, which literally means “heat”.
Pyrethrum landing
Sowing seeds should be done no earlier than April. This is due to the thermophilicity of the flower. At night, the plant is recommended to cover with a film. This is necessary in order to protect it from possible frosts. Seeds are sown to a shallow depth. At the same time, it is worth planting them as rarely as possible. When the first shoots appear, it is necessary to break through them. Between the remaining plants leave a distance of at least eight centimeters. However, over time, flowers need to be planted at a distance of 40-45 centimeters. Sown in the soil in spring, the feverfew will bloom only for the next season.
It is noteworthy that the seeds of this culture are very small. Experts recommend mixing them with sand to facilitate the sowing process. However, there is an even simpler method. In this case, the seeds are distributed on the surface of the soil mixture, and then sprinkled with the right amount of soil. Watering crops is recommended using a finely divided spray gun.
Arctotis
This flower is considered one of the most beautiful of garden crops. Arktotis white has a chic, rich color greens and exquisite inflorescences that will not leave indifferent any grower. However, these beautiful flowers are now less and less seen in flowerbeds and private areas. The reasons for the decline in popularity of these plants to the end are unknown.
How to plant arctotis
Planting material can be purchased without any difficulties in any flower shop. The seed ripening period occurs two weeks after the flowering of the plant. Seeds are tiny in size, so it is imperative not to miss the collection period. After all, after they fall, it will be almost impossible to find them. It is noteworthy that within two years after collection, they do not lose germination.
In order to successfully grow arctotis, you must first get its seedlings. After that, she already landed in the open ground. Seedlings are grown in March. Florists recommend that the soil before planting seeds be well treated with potassium permanganate, this will help to avoid plant diseases. The resulting seedlings are planted in the last days of April and early May.
Osteospermum
The plant has branched bushes on which many baskets are formed. Thanks to this, a flower similar to a camomile, whose name is osteospermum, also has a second name - Cape chamomile. The stem of this culture can reach 30 cm in height. Inflorescences are up to five centimeters in size. They are white, pink, purple and orange. The center of the flower is usually blue, but there are varieties with white, orange and pink. Leaves have a rich green color. The plant is unpretentious and can bloom all the warm season.
Planting seedlings in open ground
Special conditions and care when planting an osteosperm flower are not required. This plant is placed in the soil in the form of seedlings. Experts recommend the procedure at the end of May. Osteospermum prefers sunny places, however, it can also be grown in shaded areas.
When planting seedlings, the distance between the flowers should be observed. It should be no more than 25 and not less than 20 centimeters. It is noteworthy that the holes for planting should be of such depth that both the root system and the earthen lump fit completely there.
Seedlings are transferred from the pot to a pre-prepared hole. After that, it is filled with a nutritious soil mixture, which can be purchased at a specialized store or made independently. It consists of humus, turf and leafy soil. In addition, fine sand is added to the substrate. All this should be mixed in proportions one to one. When the planting of seedlings is completed, it must be watered with plenty of water. Osteospermum blooms in mid-June.