Thu, 07 Jan 2016
Gladiolus – the best summer flower that attracts gardeners
for growing on their plots. There are a large number
varieties of gladioli.
They are divided into several groups: – large-flowered; –
small-flowered; – terry.
The most cultivated large-flowered gladioli. On direct
peduncle arranged in one or two rows of flowers of different colors.
The diameter of the flower can reach more than 15 cm, and the plant itself can
be 80-150cm. From July to October – this is the flowering period of this
flower
Small-color gladioli are used for bouquets and decorated with them
tables The diameter of such flowers is 6-8 cm and the color is very bright.
In the inflorescence, there are 14-16 flowers, diameter about 6
cm, and the length of the plant is about 75 cm.
Terry gladioli are considered very interesting, but their
disadvantage – they are mutants and under certain conditions they have
ordinary flowers are formed. In a vase, such a flower can stand up to
two weeks. It is necessary to remove the lower flowers that started.
withering, and new buds will open.
Water needs to be changed daily and trim the edge of the stem – these measures
продлят срок жизни flower For the flower to actively absorb the water you need
completely fill the vase with water. Air temperature will be 20-25 ° С
beneficial effect on the opening of the buds. If you follow these
recommendations, the petals of the flowers will look elastic,
last longer, and the inflorescences will bloom to the very top
almost simultaneously. When the buds are fully opened best
keep them at a temperature of 10-12 ° C.
Very often the leaves of others are added to the bouquets from gladioli.
plants and flowers. Leaves of this flower are interesting, they can be given
unusual shape. To this end, leaves for 1-2 hours left without water,
then cheat on a stick. Start the winding procedure
it is necessary from a leaf tip. To make the bouquet look elegant, flowers
must be of different heights, but they must be placed evenly.
Continue flowering at the site achieve planting bulbs
from early April to June, not forgetting the size of the bulbs.
If the bulbs are planted in sunny areas, the gladiolus quickly
grow, but it is desirable that the place was protected by the wind. poorly
gladioli grow under the trees and in shaded areas and therefore
give little flowers. Gladiolus prefer neutral or
slightly acidic soil, light, rich in nutrients.
Bulb planting begins when the soil temperature is at least
10 ° C. Gladioli like good care – you need to loosen between
rows, water regularly and get rid of weeds, spud
plant, tie up. In order to retain moisture can be made
mulching between rows of leaves or humus.
Gladioli are susceptible to diseases and pests. To plant not
sick need to follow the rules: – planting material should
to be healthy; – every year it is necessary to change the landing area; – before
January, keep the kids in the room at a temperature of 20-25 ° C, and in
January process them with warm water and lower the storage temperature
to 5-7 ° C; – before planting, the children of the gladiolus are soaked
in water, and then treated with a 0.2% solution of basezol (30 min); –
undeveloped and diseased plants do not leave, but destroy; – after
harvesting the plant must be well dried, and before drying
pickle; – keep the bulbs where it circulates well
air.
