An ordinary chamomile, which many people like to grow in their garden and summer cottage, is a real pleasure. Each of us at least once in his life wondered at this wonderful flower. But not only those who dream of learning the secret of love appreciate this beautiful plant.
Daisy-like flowers are a real miracle in the garden
Translated from the Latin word "romana" ("daisy") means "Roman". In ancient medical books, chamomile is called the “Roman Flower”. In the forest, in the meadows and fields you can meet a field daisy, and her garden sister - in the gardens and cottages. In ancient times, people were completely sure that where the star fell, chamomile blossoms. And, for example, according to an ancient legend, this flower was an umbrella for tiny forest gnomes.
Chamomile-like flowers: nivyanik
Perennial white daisy is grown in all garden plots, as it is distinguished by its freshness, reliability and decorative characteristics. This perennial with beautiful large flowers has a long and plentiful flowering period. Tall, strong stems can reach a height of up to 1 meter, while the diameter of the flower itself can reach up to 15 cm. It is used for growing in group as well as single plantings, along paths and paths, on the lawn.
In addition to the traditional species of "nyvnyak" - alpine and large-flowered - many other varieties with different colors and flower shapes are bred.
Yellow daisy-like flowers: yellow garden daisy
The main distinguishing feature of this variety is bright, but small in size flowers and delicate, carved leaves. A yellow daisy can feel great not only in the shade, but also in the sun, with and without watering, in poor and rich soil. It has a long flowering period: from the beginning of summer to the end of autumn. A yellow flower similar to chamomile is often grown in mixborders, in group, single plantings, along paths, on lawns. And anywhere, it looks very attractive from an aesthetic point of view.
Daisy-like flowers: planting conditions
It is best to plant these flowers in places well lit by the rays of the sun. In this case, the soil should be well fertilized and non-acidic. If in one place such a bush is grown for a long time, then it thickens, as a result, the tall trunks become much thinner and the flowers are smaller.
BreedingYou can grow chamomile using seeds. It should be planted in seedlings in March, and when a few leaves appear, transplanted into a separate pot. But the shoots are planted in the ground in May. Seeds can be directly planted in the soil at the end of May, after which it is necessary to cover with a film, and after 3 weeks you can see the first seedlings. Seedlings will begin to bloom in the second year. In addition, chamomile is propagated by dividing the bush. This can be done once every 4 years and only in August. The bush is divided together with the ground part and the rhizome very carefully so as not to damage the root system. If you do this every year, then the flowers will become very large.
Daisy-like flowers: plant care
Care of this flower consists in constant watering, weeding, thinning and loosening of the soil. Every five years, it must be rejuvenated so that the plant does not die. To do this, you need to separate part of the bush and plant in another place. The resulting void must be filled with fertile soil. After three years, this process must be repeated. Garden daisies tolerate winter well in the middle lane in open ground, but if the winter is very cold and the flowers are not covered, they will die. Before the onset of winter, you need to cut off the ground part of the chamomile to the very outlet of the leaf, thereby protecting it from the cold.