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Many of us received as a gift on March 8 not a bouquet of cut flowers, but tulips, daffodils or hyacinths in pots. Is it possible to plant such bulbs of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths on your suburban area? What rules to follow when planting bulbs? What care is required for hyacinths, tulips, daffodils in summer and autumn? Galina Kizima, the author of many books about gardening and gardening, answers the most frequently asked questions.
Hyacinths: planting and care
Stop watering and, as soon as the leaves wither, cut them off. Put the pot on its side and keep it in a cool place (for example, in a toilet near a vent pipe).
In the spring, when the first small-bulb flowers appear from the ground, remove the hyacinth bulb from the pot and bury it in the soil. Mark this place with a stick.
At the beginning of summer, when you dig up the bulbs of faded tulips, dig up the hyacinth bulb as well, cut off the roots immediately. Do not worry if you even damage part of the bottom - this stimulates the growth of children. Dry and keep in a cool dark place.
Plant a hyacinth bulb a second time in mid-autumn at the same time as tulips - then it will bloom next spring.
How to propagate hyacinth?
Hyacinth practically does not give children. For its reproduction, the bulb is either planted on its side, or, before planting, the bottom of the bulb is notched with a cross, without affecting the bulb itself. In the first case, babies are formed on the bulb, in the second, four are obtained from one bulb. And the children, and the divided bulbs into next year do not bloom.
Why does the hyacinth only produce leaves and not bloom?
You may have violated the landing rules. Hyacinth must be planted on a litter of coarse sand about 2 cm thick, to a depth 3 times the height of the bulb itself.
The landing site should not be flooded with water, and it should be sunny. In addition, it is good that hyacinths have cover from the north.
They need soil rich in humus, with a neutral, or even better, with a slightly alkaline reaction. You should not feed hyacinths in spring with nitrogen, you should immediately give top dressing with potassium and phosphorus (or ash).
I heard that there is some trick that makes the stem of the hyacinth stretch out.
If your hyacinths have too short stems, you may have just planted the bulb too deep. And the technique is as follows: as soon as a sprout appears, you immediately cover it glass jar or half plastic bottle. This causes the peduncle to stretch.
Easy. To do this, you need to keep the hyacinth bulb in the refrigerator for at least 3 months, paper bag. 30-40 days before the appointed time, plant in pots and expose to light in warm room. That's all!
Daffodils don't like tulips
Why did daffodils stop blooming?
You haven’t planted them for a long time, or the soil is depleted. In addition, like all bulbous, daffodils do not like acidic soils and waterlogging. Daffodils are planted every 3-4 years, as they grow quickly and stop flowering. They can be planted in the sun and in partial shade for moderate fertile soils. Clays and highly compacted soils are not suitable for planting daffodils.
Why don't buds open on daffodils?
Your plants are sick. They need to be dug up and thrown away. They cannot be cured.
Can tulips and daffodils be planted side by side?
No. Daffodils have a detrimental effect on tulips. They should not be placed in the same vase, since the milky juice of daffodils will cause the tulip flowers to wither.
Actually, the daffodil is not a cut flower. It usually fades quickly in water, so admire it in the flower bed.
Growing tulips: why don't they bloom?
Is it necessary to dig up tulips every year?
Optional if landings are on sunny place. Tulips can also grow in partial shade if your area has dry and hot summers. To ripen flower buds, plants need a temperature of at least 20-25 ° C for a month. If not, then there are no flowers. It is for drying tulips at a given temperature that they are dug out of the soil.
And one more important point: the roots of tulips gradually "drag" the bulbs to a great depth, where the soil does not warm up to desired temperature, and tulips stop blooming, but only give one big leaf and several small bulbs located at the top of the stem. In addition, with very great depth the tulip cannot germinate because it lacks the length of the peduncle.
You can easily avoid these troubles if you plant tulips in perforated plastic boxes from under fruits and vegetables (or another container with a "leaky" bottom, which will not allow the bulbs to go deep). It will be possible to dig and plant tulips once every 3-5 years, when they become crowded in a box, while all the bulbs will be collected in one place, you will not have to look for them.
The downside is that when grown in such cramped conditions, tulips give a small number of children. And of course, especially valuable varieties of tulips should be dug up and dried annually, otherwise you will simply lose them.
Why do buds appear, but do not develop, do not color or open, but simply dry out?
This happens with tulips that do not have a flower bud. The reason is the low (below 20-25 ° C) temperature at which the flower bud develops. It is also possible that you dried tulips where there were strong odors. For example, they dried tulip bulbs together with the bulbs of the royal hazel grouse, or with garlic, or next to strong-smelling paints, and the tulip flower buds died.
Such plants can be planted, but this season they will not bloom or will give "blind" buds. It's okay, they will bloom normally next season if you follow the simple requirements for growing them.
What is the variegation of tulips?
This viral disease. It appears in the form yellow spots irregular shape on flower petals. Such plants should be immediately dug up and burned, because insects will transfer the virus to the rest of the tulips, and you will lose a significant part of the plantings. For the same reasons, when cutting tulips, the secateurs after each plant should be lowered into a solution of potassium permanganate.
Galina Kizima Enthusiast gardener with 50 years of experience, author of original methods
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Here, it turns out, thanks to whom many women receive a deliciously smelling gift on March 8. Yes, and such a variety of colors: white, pale yellow, pink (any tone), lilac, blue, blue, red, purple.
Growing hyacinths at home
Looking at the hyacinth, everyone will think: “I want it! Want! Want!". If you want, then everything will be, and you will have to try. "Hyacinth" - Greek word, translated as "flower of the rains", maybe because the grower needs to shed a lot of sweat over its cultivation. This, of course, is a joke, but one must not only know the features of cultivation, but also methodically adhere to them.
First, we note that it may be necessary to provide additional lighting and supports for flower stalks (the inflorescences are too weighty). Our task is to get as close as possible to the conditions of the natural environment - South Asia and the Mediterranean.
Choosing a location, suitable temperature and light
This is a complex matter, as all of the following factors must be taken into account:
- daylight hours are needed for about 15 hours (windows to the south or southeast are suitable, others need additional lighting - an extension of daylight hours);
- a flower loves light, but not heat - comfortable temperature a little more than 20˚С - so in the summer you will have to remove the flowerpot from the direct sun or shade it;
- does not tolerate drafts or sudden changes in temperature;
- likes walks on the terrace or balcony at the right temperature;
- v winter time neighborhood with heating appliances unacceptably.
Creation of the necessary humidity of air and soil
Everything is simple here - you can not allow the soil to dry out - on the one hand, the bulbs and leaves to rot - on the other. Water regularly, along the walls of the pot, without reaching the bulbs. Drain excess water from the tray. Hyacinth does not need spraying, and during flowering this procedure is prohibited.
Soil selection, fertilizer
The choice of soil mixture is important, neutral soil is suitable for hyacinth, the use of leafy and soddy soil, peat, humus and sand in equal proportions is ideal. No fresh organics. Pre-calcinate the earth for 1.5 hours in the oven - for disinfection. For lush flowering, the plant will need strength, which means that top dressing is required (with conventional complex fertilizers for flowering plants). The first time at the beginning of the growing season, then - during the budding period, maybe a little in the final phase of flowering.
How to choose planting material
The key to beautiful flowering is quality bulb. Bulbs should be selected in flower shops according to the following parameters:
- the diameter of the bulb is not less than five centimeters;
- no damage and decay;
- the bulb is dense, not dried;
- The best time to buy bulbs is August.
If you buy, then the stem and peduncle should be erect.
Distillation of hyacinth How to adjust the beginning of flowering to a certain date?
It can be calculated quite approximately as follows: about 2.5 months pass from planting to flowering, the plant itself blooms for 10-18 days (depending on the variety), so it is easy to calculate. We want by the new year - we start in the middle of October, by Valentine's Day - the end of November, by March 8 - the 20th of December. Before buying bulbs, read the growing conditions carefully - the most important thing is that the three phases of forcing require different temperature(meaning a different place).
First stage- plant the bulb in a pot and imitate winter. 1.5 -2 months we keep the pot at a temperature of up to 8 ° C and completely darkened. This may be a cellar, and in the absence of it, the lower section of the refrigerator (close the pot with a bag). Let's move on to next step when the sprout that has appeared reaches 5 cm. We keep the substrate in the flowerpot constantly moist, drying out is unacceptable.
Second phase- an increase in temperature by 5-7 ˚С (spring is coming), the room is still dark. You can gradually move closer to the window, adding light. Looking forward to the buds.
Third stage- flowering, takes place in good light and a temperature of about 20 ˚С. Golden Rule- no sudden jumps in heat and heat, otherwise you will not see flowers.
Planting hyacinth at home
We fill the pot with nutrient soil two-thirds in height. No need to tamp.
We plant the bulbs halfway up so that the tops are on the surface. So the hyacinth will not get sick with putrefactive diseases and will develop perfectly.
After carefully pouring, without touching themselves, put the pot in a dark, cool place. When the leaves are 7-8 cm high, the pot should be placed on a sunny windowsill.
If you have presented the whole process, found places with a suitable temperature - go ahead, plant the bulbs. The matter is simple.
- You can pick up individual flowerpots 5 cm wider than the bulb, or you can place several hyacinths in a container (at a distance of 2-3 cm) - this way they look more spectacular.
- It is imperative to place drainage at the bottom of the container, then the ground, do not fill it to the top so that the planted bulb peeks out 2 cm from the soil.
- We plant the bulbs (not close to the edge of the container), tamp the soil and water abundantly.
- From above, you can pour a layer of sand (up to 1 cm) to prevent rotting of the bulbs. Everyone, cover dark film(necessarily ventilation holes) and in the "winter", in the first phase.
Hyacinth at home after flowering
The eastern name of the hyacinth is “Curls of the Guria”. So they blossomed, delighted us with their curls, wonderful aroma, now it's time to relax.
What to do with home hyacinth after flowering:
- The flower has faded - cut off the peduncle. During the dormant period, we adhere to moderate watering, give the plant the opportunity to form "kids" and gain strength for the main bulb.
- We feed the plant with complex fertilizer.
- Only after the leaves have completely dried should the bulb be dug up.
- Carefully inspect, dry in the air, remove the dry husk, let too small "kids" stay with the "mother", and larger ones can be separated.
- All of them must be thoroughly dried - the first week even at 30 ° C, then another 2 weeks - 25 ° C, and until planting - at a temperature of 17 ° C and high humidity(so that the bulb does not dry out). This is very milestone, because right now the future inflorescence and small children are being formed (therefore, with next landing You have to be careful not to damage them).
In autumn, hyacinth bulbs should be planted in the ground in a flower bed so that they can recover from flowering at home. Plant them deeper (15-20 cm) so that they do not freeze out, and cover with a 10 cm layer of mulch. Remove the shelter in spring. Plants may not bloom in the spring, but they will perfectly prepare for the next forcing in the new season. In autumn, the bulbs can be dug up, dried and stored in a cool place until planting in a pot. Bulbs can form babies, it is better to carefully separate them and leave them in a flower bed, they will grow for 4-5 years until they reach the size of adult bulbs. Only then can they be used for distillation at home.
How to propagate hyacinths at home
- A faded plant is not suitable for re-forcing a house - it is necessary to plant it in open ground (in autumn, even in a flower bed at the entrance) so that it gains strength.
- If you plan to grow it again at home in a year, then this year the hyacinth should not bloom in the ground (you will have to cut the peduncle).
- A small baby in 3-4 years can be grown to normal sizes so that it is suitable for distillation at home.
- Over the years, the "cubs" will go through periods of vegetation without flowering, gradually gaining strength.
A sound idea is born here: to get it, buy ready-made planting material, and let it be grown in nurseries.
Diseases and pests
The flower is occasionally affected by yellow bacterial rot, with which, alas, nothing can be done. The plant with the earth will have to be thrown away, and if the pot is planned to be used further, then it must be disinfected.
Pests can be:
- spider mite;
- nematodes;
To combat them, insecticides are used, however, this cannot be done during the flowering period.
Possible problems when caring for hyacinth at home:
- yellow leaves - the draft and watering into the outlet are to blame;
- leaves wither - lack of lighting;
- falling buds - water got on the buds, a sharp temperature drop;
- cessation of flowering - the flower is hot;
- rotting - chronic waterlogging.
Conclusion: hyacinth can be grown with patience and care. Grow wisely and enjoy luxurious blooms!
Description of hyacinth
Hyacinths photo when planted at home Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ photo
Hyacinth is now attributed to the Asparagus family, although earlier it was isolated in a separate family of Hyacinths or ranked as Lileyny. This bulbous perennial considered a native of Asia Minor, but the Dutch breeders worked so hard to develop new varieties of it, spread the flower and bulbs that it can be considered a truly modern "Dutch".
Hyacinth is a plant up to 30 cm high, a stem and oblong leaves grow from a dense bulb. Hyacinth flowers - small bells with twisted leaves - are collected in a dense cone inflorescence (resembles an ear). In appearance, the flowers are simple and terry.
At the end of flowering, both the peduncle and the leaves dry up, in the corners of the leaves you need to look for small baby bulbs (you can continue to use for breeding), and the main bulb develops on the stem inside the mother bulb.
Perfectly proved itself at home, also in open ground(where one of the first is shown in the spring from the earth). This is not unfounded, it says more than four hundred years of experience in breeding hyacinths. During this time, about 30 species were attributed to this species, including five thousand different varieties plants.
However, today there are three types of hyacinths:
- Eastern (Hyacinthus orientalis);
- Litvinov (Hyacinthus litwinowii);
- Transcaspian (Hyacinthus transcaspicus).
It is on their basis that the whole variety of shapes and colors of these plants is created.
Types and varieties of hyacinth with photos and descriptions
Oriental hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis- the same great-grandfather of most of today's varieties. Flowers with a delicate aroma are loosely placed on a thin peduncle. May have any of the shades of white, yellow, pink or blue flowers. V wild nature can be found in Lebanon, Turkey or Syria.
Litvinov's Hyacinth Hyacinthus litwinowii- has bluish leaves and light blue flowers with protruding stamens. Natural range - Iran, Turkmenistan.
Transcaspian hyacinth Hyacinthus transcaspicus – undersized flower(up to 20 cm), has up to two stems, the leaves are equally thickened along the entire length. In a loose inflorescence no more than a dozen flowers. Natural place - the mountains of Turkmenistan.
Another classification of hyacinths is their division by color:
- - Arentine Arendsen (white or cream flowers), terry Snow Crystal and Madame Sophie;
- - Yellow Hammer (intense yellow), Oranje Boven (pale yellow), City of Haarlem (salmon);
- pink - Anna Marie (light pink), Gertruda (rich pink), Moreno (pink with a dark raspberry stripe);
- red - La Victoire, Tubergen's Scarlet, Hollyhock (terry);
- lilac - Bismarck (pale), Blue Magic (red-violet), Indigo King (dark purple);
- blue - Queen of the Blues (pale blue), Perle Brillante (pale blue), Marie (rich blue).
Hyacinth is a flower of the asparagus family, with a pronounced pleasant aroma. This is a versatile plant that is grown indoors and outdoors. But in a pot, it will not bloom repeatedly: this is possible only when transplanted into open ground.
Why are hyacinths grown in pots?
Flowers are grown both in pots and in open ground.
Hyacinth - perennial bulbous flower, quickly responsive to creation favorable conditions luxuriant bloom. After that, the bulb needs rest, which is otherwise called the “state of rest”. During this period, the organs of the plant begin to form in it, which will delight with its beauty for the next season. These are natural processes for all bulbs, and hyacinth is no exception.
But at home, you can change the natural rhythms of the plant and get beautiful flowers by the desired date. This process is forced and is called forcing. There are two options: in water and soil.
Depending on the timing of cultivation, there are three types of distillation:
- early (by the end of December);
- mid-early (getting flowers in the middle of winter);
- late (flowering in early spring).
Important! The bulb can gain strength for further flowering only in natural conditions. To do this, it is transplanted into the ground. Before the onset of frost, they dig out and transfer to the house. After that, it can be used again for germination by a certain date.
When selling flowering hyacinths, a label is often attached to the pot with the text: throw out the bulb after flowering. In this way, sellers inform that they will not receive a flower again in a pot. To do this, you must proceed in accordance with the note suggested above: transplant the bulb into the soil on the street.
Residents of cities are often deprived of such an opportunity and do not know how to properly grow hyacinths. The bulb can not be thrown away, but planted on adjoining territory, cottage or on any flower bed you like. It is likely that by the end of autumn she will give 1-2 babies.
Proper forcing of flowers
The choice of quality planting material is very important for successful flowering.
The success of forcing hyacinths largely depends on the plant variety and how well the bulb is chosen. TO planting material there are a number of requirements.
bulb preparation
In order for the hyacinth in the pot to bloom, it is necessary to properly prepare the bulb. This applies only to the seed that is dug out of the ground. If an onion is bought in a distribution network, it is obviously considered that it has passed all the stages of preparation listed below.
- Bulbs intended for germination are dug in the middle of summer. They are cleaned from soil and kept in conditions for 14-15 days. high humidity at +30°С.
- Further, the temperature is reduced to + 25 ° C and the seed is kept for two weeks.
- Further, until the moment of planting, the bulbs are kept at + 17 ° C.
Landing time
The rooting period of the bulb is 6–10 weeks, depending on the variety and quality of the seed. If they want to grow flowers by a certain time, they are guided by the terms tested by practice:
- flowers for the beginning of the new year and Christmas - planting in the first half of September;
- by March 8 - at the end of October.
Soil preparation
Any small containers are suitable for planting hyacinths: plastic cups, deep disposable plates, pots, jars.
For planting, you will need a certain list of materials and tools.
- A drainage 10–20 mm thick is formed at the bottom. It can be small pebbles mixed with sand.
- Next, a layer of soil is poured. For growing hyacinths, you can not use acidic. The best choice is a mixture in equal parts of leafy soil, sod and compost, add some sand and peat. You can also mix equal proportions of lowland peat and coarse sand. Another option is to buy ready-made potting mix from a gardening store.
- A 5–7 mm layer of sand is poured onto the substrate. This is a precautionary measure to prevent rotting of the roots of the plant.
Landing
For distillation, deep pots 14–20 cm high are used. In the process of growth, the bulb will inevitably increase and protrude above the soil surface. Therefore, you need to plant it in the upper third of the pot, and not at the level of its edges.
For commercial purposes, hyacinths are grown in small boxes, but each bulb is in a separate cell.
The landing process consists of several stages:
- the bulb is slightly pressed down into the ground with the bottom (do not screw it in!);
- sprinkle with earth so that the upper part of the bulb is free, protrudes above the ground level;
- powdering of the upper part with dry sawdust is permissible.
Attention! If several bulbs are planted at once, they should not touch each other. In this case, the landing should be sufficiently crowded. Optimal Distance between them 2–2.5 cm.
Rooting period
After the flower is planted in a pot, it needs a dormant period. At this time, the following conditions are provided:
- complete lack of lighting;
- air temperature +5–7°C;
- normal humidity.
During the rooting period, constantly ensure that the earth in the container is moderately moist. Drying out is unacceptable. For the purpose of disinfection and top dressing, the soil is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkled wood ash. The duration of the rest period is 2–2.5 months.
Storage space for pots:
- the bottom shelf of the refrigerator;
- cold loggia;
- basement or cellar;
- garage.
The dormant period is otherwise called "cold". This is a mandatory step in the process of forcing bulbous flowers.
The final stage of distillation
After two months after planting, they begin to regularly check if sprouts have appeared. As soon as they reach a height of 2–2.5 cm, the seed pots tolerate a cool and well-lit place. Optimally - on the windowsill. Here the flower should be throughout the next month. In the first week after the end of the cold period, it is advisable to cover the pots with a paper cap.
Attention! During this period of plant growth, the air temperature should not exceed +15°C.
At the end of this stage, buds appear and the pot is transferred to the place where it will be permanently located. Next, they are waiting for the beginning of flowering. Hyacinths do not tolerate excess moisture, so you need to water regularly, but in moderation.
distillation in water
To obtain a "water" flower, all the same steps go through until planting as when growing in a pot. It is important to choose the right water tank. It should be such that the bulb does not sink in the liquid, but comes into contact with it with its lower, root part. In order to achieve this, you can use various devices. A good choice- narrow glasses.
Water must be clean: rainwater or filtered. The container must be wrapped in dark paper and the plants sent to a cool place for the passage of the cold period. All this time, monitor the fluid level and top it up in a timely manner. After the first roots appear, fertilizers are added. For example, Kornevin.
How to choose a good, healthy plant in the store
Flowers bought in a hypermarket need special care, which is sometimes impossible to provide at home.
The success of growing hyacinth in a pot directly depends on the quality of the seed. In order to avoid mistakes, the following rules are recommended.
- For distillation, bulbs with a diameter of at least 50 mm are used. If hyacinths will be grown in the garden, smaller seeds will do.
- Depending on the variety, the maximum permissible bulb diameter for growing hyacinth in a pot is 40–60 mm.
Requirements to appearance and seed quality
- lack of rot and mechanical damage;
- smooth surface;
- absence of traces of damage by pests and diseases;
- texture firm to the touch.
Important! The main criterion for choosing a hyacinth for growing in a pot is the ratio of the diameter of the bulb to its bottom. It should be 1.5-1.6:1. For unsuitable seeds, this ratio is much lower.
The purchased flower was brought home, how should it be taken care of?
Usually blooming hyacinths do not transplant, but bought in garden shops plants this rule does not apply
Hyacinth bulb can be bought at any time of the year. If there is no intention to immediately send it for distillation, then it is placed in a cool place for storage at a temperature of 6–9 ° C. This will stop the growth processes and initiate a dormant period. If a bulb is purchased in a pot, it is placed in a well-lit place for distillation.
Is it worth transplanting from a store pot
Regarding whether it is necessary to transplant hyacinth from shop pot, the opinions of flower growers differ. Some believe that it is undesirable to injure a flower with a transplant. Others do not see any danger to the plant in this process. In order to decide what to do next, the situation is assessed according to several parameters:
- flower condition: rooted bulb, there are sprouts, blooms;
- pot size;
- what will be done with the plant after it blooms.
Most often, hyacinths are sold in their best presentation: blooming. At the same time, the bulbs are planted in such small containers that the soil is almost invisible. Vegetation of plants in such conditions is supported by watering with chemicals. Once this process stops, the flower may die. Therefore, in order to preserve the life of the flower, hyacinth after purchase must be transplanted into a pot with soil, regardless of whether it blooms or not. If it is purchased in a container with a sufficient amount of substrate, it is better to refrain from transplanting. After the hyacinth blooms, the bulb is dug up and sent for a dormant period.
Conditions for growing hyacinth in a pot
Try not to put hyacinths on windowsills, where there is a high probability of drying out from radiators
A pot of hyacinth is placed in any bright, warm place. Proximity to heating devices is undesirable: radiators and various heaters. For normal vegetation, the plant needs room temperature.
During the ripening period of the buds, hyacinth can be illuminated in the evenings with an incandescent or fluorescent lamp. Optimum temperature for flowering - 20 ° C. Watering should be moderate, but constant. The soil must not be allowed to dry out. It is important to prevent water from entering the upper part of the bulb and into the axils of the leaves.
Therefore, water is added at the edge of the pot. This will inevitably cause gradual erosion of the substrate. In order to avoid this, the container with the flower is periodically rotated. It is also useful for the stem of the plant to grow upright. If necessary (if the soil is not nutritious enough), fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is possible.
The conditions listed above are considered ideal for growing hyacinth in a pot. But it is not always possible to provide them. However, do not worry about this: the hyacinth is quite unpretentious and will definitely bloom when room temperature and normal room lighting.
What care to provide hyacinth after flowering
Inexperienced flower growers are at a loss as to what to do with the hyacinth after it has faded. It all depends on whether they intend to get another full-fledged plant from this bulb. If not, the flower is dug up and thrown away. But you can do it differently: dig up the bulb and transplant it into the garden. Here she will rest and will give new flowers, subject to proper care.
If there is an intention to engage in reproduction and further cultivation of hyacinths, proceed as follows.
- When the plant has faded, cut off the flower.
- Continue moderate watering and top dressing until the leaves remaining on the trunk wither. During this period, the bulb will gradually increase in size and the appearance of children is possible.
- Next, the bulb is removed from the ground and cleaned of dried leaves. If there are children, separate them.
- Those bulbs that have faded after forcing are unsuitable for re-use. But they can be planted in the ground in a flower bed or in the garden.
The maximum "life span" of hyacinth bulbs is 10 years. All this time they give flowers with a frequency of 1 time in 1-2 years.
Landing in open ground
Hyacinth bulbs are planted only when they want to get a lush bloom.
On average, hyacinths bloom for 1.5–2 weeks. At the final stage, drying of the peduncle and leaves is observed. From this point on, watering is gradually reduced and completely stopped after the flower dries.
Attention! You can not cut the green mass and flowers before they dry, as during this period there is an outflow nutrients into the bulb.
The peeled bulb is planted in the ground at a temperature of + 20–30 ° С. Optimal period- the first half of autumn. Landing is carried out to a depth of 10-12 cm on dense heavy soils and 12-15 cm on loose and light ones.
- Form a hole of the appropriate depth.
- Pour a 1-2 cm layer of sand on the bottom.
- The distance between the bulbs is 8–9 cm.
- Before frost, cover the landing site with a 10 cm layer of mulch.
Diseases and pests
Like any other plant, this flower can be hit various diseases and pests. The most common when growing hyacinths in pots are the following.
Yellow bacterial rot
When the disease affects the leaves of the plant, and then the bulbs (orchid in the photo)
The disease is accompanied by liquefaction of the bulb, expressed bad smell stopping plant growth. On the initial stage yellow rot lesions on the leaves appear gray spots.
The disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms found in contaminated soil. Signs of the disease:
- brown small depressions on flowers and leaves;
- the tips of the leaves are covered with mycelium, become thinner and collapse;
- roots rot.
The processes of decay accelerate with increasing air temperature.
Mosaic
First the leaves wither, and then the whole plant
Chaotically arranged elongated light green spots appear on the leaves and flowers. The affected areas begin to turn yellow and dry. Plant growth slows down. Possible death.
Gray rot
Gray rot leads to the death of the bulbs (tulip bulb in the photo)
Most often affects plants in the period of the beginning of growth. The disease is characterized by the formation of yellow spots, which gradually increase in size and acquire a brown color. Roots begin to rot fairly quickly. The plant dies.
When grown outdoors, the most dangerous pests for hyacinths are aphids and thrips. They take the juice from the plant, which leads to the drying of flowers and leaves. To prevent damage, spraying with aphicides is carried out. The most effective are "Fitoverm", "Akarin", "Accord".
Possible problems when growing hyacinths: table
A beginner gardener will be helped by a table of possible mistakes when growing hyacinths in a pot and ways to correct them.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The growth of green mass in the absence of flowering | small onion | Choose a bulb with a diameter of at least 5 cm and plant it |
| Different flowering period of plants of the same variety while planting several bulbs in one pot | All bulbs planted in one container should be approximately the same diameter. | Choose bulbs with a diameter of at least 5 cm |
| Slow growth, poor flowering | The “cold” period before planting the bulb is not sustained; the pot is moved to a warm place before the advent first shoots | Properly prepare a new bulb for planting, following the instructions above |
| Deformed flowers or their absence | The temperature during the "cold" period was above +9°С | Properly prepare for planting a new bulb |
| yellowing leaves, slow growth | Insufficient watering, poor lighting | Timely water the plant, move the pot to a well-lit place |
| Falling buds, rotting bulbs | Excessive watering with water entering the leaf axils and buds | Water the plant under the root, at the edge of the pot |
Reproduction of hyacinths at home
In nature, hyacinth reproduces by children. Moreover, the bulbs grow them for a very long time: 3-5 years. For obvious reasons, for home breeding this method is of little use. Over the years of selection of bulbous flowers, several optimal methods for their reproduction have been found:
- seeds;
- children;
- cuttings;
- bottom cutting;
- dissection of the bulb (reproduction by scales).
The most time-consuming and lengthy is the first method of reproduction: by seeds. It is most often used if you want to get flowers of a rare variety, the bulbs of which are not on sale.
Reproduction by children
Reproduction by children is the easiest
Highly productive, most commonly used method. Beneficial for several reasons:
- the first flowering is obtained in the third year after planting;
- all the characteristics of the mother plant are inherited;
- high survival rate.
Stimulation of the formation of children is carried out by cross-cutting the bottom of the mother bulb.
cuttings
Cuttings are harvested during the formation of buds.
- Choose a leaf with a cutting and cut it as close as possible to the trunk of the plant.
- The cut is treated with a disinfectant and growth-stimulating drug.
- Planted in a container with a substrate or under a film.
After 3-4 weeks, rooting occurs. After 50–60 days, the first shoots of a new plant appear. In the first two years, the bulb is not dug up, left to winter under a thick layer of mulch.
bottom cutting
This method is best used by experienced flower growers.
With this method of reproduction, large bulbs are used. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- wash the seed from soil residues;
- lay to dry for 5-7 days;
- with a sharpened knife, cut the bottom of the bulbs so that a cone-shaped hole is obtained;
- the cut point on the bulb and the cut bottom is treated with a fungicide solution (crushed charcoal can be used);
- cut bottoms are laid cut up and covered with plastic wrap.
The first babies with a diameter of 5-10 mm appear after 2-3 months. If the air temperature allows (not lower than + 30 ° C), you can land in the ground.
Dissection of the bulb
This propagation method requires dense large bulbs. Using sharp knife, they are divided into 5-6 parts. Each slice is disassembled into scales. All sections are treated with a disinfectant. The resulting inoculum is stored in plastic bags. In the first month at a temperature of +20–25°C, in the second - +17–20°C.
If you wish, you can grow beautiful hyacinths in a pot at home. This will help detailed instructions for each stage of preparation and germination of seed, caring for a flowering plant.