Grouse is a perennial plant from the lily family. During the flowering period, it is a truly magnificent sight that will adorn any garden. In height, it can grow up to 1 m. The hazel grouse (flower) can be of several types: imperial, chess, radde, Russian. The largest species, as you might guess from the magnificent name, is the imperial species â its height is about 1 m, the staggered one is not more than 50 cm long. vegetatively (with the help of bulbs) or seeds.
Grouse flower
How to identify a hazel grouse (flower)? This is a bulbous plant with an unpleasant repulsive odor; its buds consist of wide fleshy scales, large-flowered, drooping.
They can bloom one at a time or inflorescences - racemose or umbrella-shaped at the top of the stem. They have the shape of a bell or cylinder, and are also kubarevidnymi. The grouse begins to bloom, as a rule, in the spring - from April - and can delight with its blossoming buds until June. Duration and month depend on the climate in which the flower grows.
Garden plant - planting and care
Hazel grouse is one of the most beautiful garden plants, however, it also has negative sides - this is not its most charming aroma. However, it is believed that its unpleasant odor helps to scare away rodents.
Grouse flowers require timely care, but if you lose sight of something, nothing terrible will happen to the plant. Since this is not the most whimsical species, it can grow both in the sun and in partial shade. However, for planting it is better to prepare fertile soil. Landing should be avoided in lowlands where the humidity of the earth is high. It must be remembered that grouse flower care requires careful attention - 2 times it is necessary to feed the plant with mineral fertilizer
during the growing season. Food for him is simply necessary. Hazel grouse is quite resistant to diseases. If nevertheless this exquisite garden plant is attacked by pests or diseases, mandatory treatment with insecticides and fungicides is necessary. By early July (the first decade), when the hazel grouse (flower) loses its attractiveness, you need to trim its entire upper part, leaving only the bulbs in the ground. By the end of July, when the leaves die off completely, the bulbs must be dug up. They are divided every 3-4 years. They need to be planted only in late August - early September. Prior to this, they should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area. When planting the bottom of the dug holes, it is recommended to fill up with large river sand - this will prevent the bulbs from decaying. Pits need to be dug with a depth of 15â20 cm for tall species and 10â12 cm for low. When planting, it is important to handle the bulbs carefully, as they are easily damaged.
Second landing method
Another method of planting hazel grouse is seeds. This option allows you to plant flowers on a larger scale, however, you will not be able to enjoy its beauty right away. Seeds are usually sown immediately after harvest, this happens in the summer. The first shoots will sprout only the next year, and this wonderful flower will bloom in the 4th-5th year after planting. Grouse is planted on lawns, in flower beds and parks. Also, in some territories, hazel grouse (flower) grows independently in a wild way.