Lychnis is a representative of the genus of perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the clove family. It is easy to distinguish by rough, fairly large leaves, straight stems and white, pink, cream, orange or scarlet flowers, collected in inflorescences up to 10 cm in size.
In height, Lychnis flower (photo) can reach 100 cm. Its distribution area is quite wide: it grows well in Eastern and Southern Siberia, in the European part of Russia, the Far East, Central Asia, China, Japan and Southern Europe. There are about five dozen different species of this perennial. In our country, the most popular lichen chalcedony, crown lichen and Haage lychis are considered the most popular. If you want to ennoble and revitalize your garden with cheerful and vibrant colors - opt for this elegant perennial, which is popularly called “light”, “dawn” or “adonis”. The perennial Lychnis flower looks great in group plantings, combining with asters, chrysanthemums and carnations. Low-growing varieties are used to decorate
alpine slides.We grow long-term lichen on its site
In order for this perennial to flourish and have a healthy appearance, it is necessary to choose the right place for its planting. It grows and develops best in open sunny areas. The soil for lechnis requires acidity neutral, light, loose and moderately moist. If the soil is acidified, lime must first be added to it. In general, long-term lichen is quite unpretentious, but it does not tolerate too damp soils and stagnant water. These perennials prefer sufficient and regular watering, especially in dry weather, need plenty of moisture. However, when watering, water stagnation should not be allowed, which can lead to decay of perennial roots. It is also advisable to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers. You can do this once a month, during the growing season. In one place, long-term lichen can grow up to 5 years, after which it will need to be transplanted to a new site. They do this in the fall or spring: they dig a bush and carefully divide it into several parts, and then the resulting specimens are planted in a new place. With sufficient lighting and watering, Lychnis will delight you with its lush flowering from June to August.
Perennial Lychnis: planting and reproduction of plants
Reproduction of this perennial is carried out in several ways: dividing adult specimens, grafting and sowing seeds. You can plant lichen seeds both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. The greenhouse method involves sowing seeds in the middle or end of March, at a temperature of about 20 ° C. Seedling boxes with seeds are covered with foil, and after 3 weeks the shelter is removed after emergence. After the germination of 2 true leaves make a pick. And at the end of May, the sprouts are transplanted into the open ground. In August, a lichen is transplanted for
permanent residence, the plant should bloom next year. Many varieties of this perennial normally tolerate low temperatures, so they do not require shelter for the winter.