There are surprisingly beautiful plants in the world , popularly called "hazel grouse". When and how to plant these flowers to decorate your site, read this article. If everything is done correctly, tall columns with bright bells will delight the gardener for many years. Many gardeners sell surplus planting material or exchange it in special forums with the same lovers of rare and very beautiful plants, and therefore the presence of such an instance will be very useful to everyone.
How to plant grouse in open ground
There are several ways to propagate this flower. The first option is the seed method. It is mainly used only for industrial breeding of hazel grouse. This is due to the fact that the first flowering with this method of reproduction occurs only on the 6-7th year of the plant's life. However, for those gardeners who want to get a large amount of planting material, the seed option is also suitable.
The second method of reproduction is vegetative, or onion. Each year, the root of this shape is divided into two, sometimes young children appear, from which it is also easy to grow hazel grouse. When and how to plant this flower depends on the local climate, but there are several general rules. Bulbs should not be dried, they are usually buried immediately after extraction or purchase, until the scales have dried. The place for this bright plant is chosen in partial shade, without drafts and is necessarily quite warm. The earth must be fertile and loose. When planting hazel grouse in heavy soils, gardeners recommend a good drainage. Clean river sand and high-quality humus are used for it.
If you need healthy spring grouse, when and how to plant it should not be a question. Naturally, the bulbs root at the very beginning of autumn. Only in this case they will have time to take root and grow before the onset of the first frosts. The distance between the holes is maintained at 30 cm, and the depth of the pits should not be less than 20-25 cm - for large specimens, 12-20 cm - for small bulbs.
Proper care for hazel grouse
Despite the high frost resistance of this plant, experienced gardeners recommend covering the beds with this flower with pine branches or straw, in the case of a snowy winter. The layer of such protection should be about 30 cm and it must be removed in early spring so that young shoots can develop freely. Spring frosts not exceeding -6 ° C cannot damage flowers such as hazel grouse. When and how to plant - is it clear what care should be?
The soil needs to be loosened, but very carefully so as not to damage the delicate root system, which is located close to the surface. As fertilizing, you can use conventional mineral fertilizers, applying them according to the instructions. Grouse is like watering, but moderate, without stagnation of water in the holes. It is better to dig out planting material for the new season in the middle-end of June, when the trunk and leaves begin to slowly fade and turn yellow. Bulbs can quickly rot, so it’s not worth delaying their cleaning even for 2 weeks. However, it is not necessary to transfer grouse from the place of their growth more often than once every 2-3 years. Adhering to these simple rules, it is easy to get bright flowers on your site without any problems and efforts.