Abutilon.
This plant is usually recommended to grow in a greenhouse. However, some species can grow well on a bed, where they look very impressive. This primarily concerns the Kanatnikov with variegated leaves, which grow as the focus of Noe plant on a bed of leaves rather because of, than because of the flowers. In beautiful flowering Kanatnikov, however, leaves little interest nye, but the flowers are large, bell-shaped. They can also be grown in the center of beds, but they look spectacular in the con tainer
TYPES AND GRADES: The culture is usually a variegated form of 'skipjack - var.thompsonii. The leaves are up to 10 cm deep green with bright yellow spots. When grown under glass can reach 1.5 meters in height in the open ground in height does not exceed 60 - 90 cm Dekorativnotsvetuschie Kanatnikov can be grown from seed. Some directories offer K. Large - flowered Mixed. In the specialized directories you can find varieties (hybrid hybridum) - Boule de Neige (white), Fireball (red) and the Canary Bird (yellow). All of them reach a height of 60 cm.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Well drained soil and full sun. Decorah actively flowering Kanatnikov best grown in large containers.
FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Plant Height 60-90cm. Planted as a central plant in the flowerbed.
Propagation: Kanatnikov usually buy in pots. A. striatum thompsonii can be propagated by cuttings, ornamental flowering ka natniki propagated by seeds that are sown in February. Seedlings are kept at a temperature of 18 ° -24 C, dive into pots with a diameter of 7.5 cm, planted in open ground in June.
Ageratum.
In recent years, this once-popular plant began to grow less. Most varieties form compact bushes height of 15 - 25 cm, with pubescent leaves and dense inflorescence-puff. The most common varieties with blue or mauve blossoms - white blossoms turn brown over time, varieties with pink buds have never been popular.TYPES AND GRADES: Despite the emergence of many beautiful hybrids F, is still popular cultivar Blue Mink A.Hustona, with large blue inflorescences, and quite high (20-25 cm) stems. In the variety Adriatic paler inflorescences, plants are not as high - this is one of the many new varieties which blossom blue color varies from pale-(Ocean) to dark blue (Blue Cap). At grades Blue Angel and Bengali pinkish-lilac and purple blossoms. Most varieties of ageratum color of pale blossoms, with the exception of Class Pacific with purple-violet buds. Some believe the best among the blue-purple ageratum grade BlueDanube (height 15 cm, free-flowering) Blue Blazer (height 25 cm, early). Grade Summer Snow White, Class PinkPowderpuffs (height 15 cm) - the best of pink. In Swing unusual varieties are blue, mauve and pink blossoms. Tall varieties of Tall Blue, Blue Horizon Wonder suitable for cutting.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and full sun or partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Plant height 15-45 cm. The distance for landing 15-22,5 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late May.
Althaea.
Hollyhock, or stem-rose adorns the front gardens have long been in the countryside, but now he is out of fashion. As a perennial it is still grown in the herbaceous border, but the plant is subject to rust disease, which greatly weakens it. It is better to grow a rose stem, as the biannual or annual flower beds to sow varieties - plants grown from seeds is less susceptible rust. High flower stalks with funnel-shaped, with thin petals of flowers should be tied up. In dry weather require copious irrigation.Species and varieties: Once upon a time there were many varieties nemahrovogo A.rozovogo of which are grown mainly Class Single Mixture of pastel flowers. These days, grown mostly double varieties, of which the most popular Chaters Double (height 1.8 m, diameter of the Peony flower about 10 cm). Grade Powder Puffs (height 1.2 m) is not such a big, gustomahrovye flowers with wavy petals. Early cultivar Summer Carnival - a high double annual. For many, the gardens will suit the modern dwarf varieties Majorette height 75 cm, diameter of the flower to 10 cm
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and sunny location protected from the wind.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 75 cm-1, 8 m. The distance of 45-60 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown at the biennial varieties of flower bed seedlings in May, planted in a permanent place in September. Seeds of annual varieties are sown indoors in February, the seedlings contained at moderate temperatures.
Amaranthus.
The plant is to be placed in the center of a regular beds or a large container. Appearing in the summer spectacular, up to 45 cm, the brush of small flowers in arrangements can be used fresh or dried form. To plant in bloom longer than please the eye and fall of reddish bronze stems and leaves, in dry weather they need to be watered. In areas of blown stalks tied up.
Species and varieties: The most popular A.hvostaty - a tropical plant with large green leaves and purple racemes. In areas with warm climates it can be grown as a cold tolerant annual. Variety atropurpureus, with red leaves, and viridis, with bright green leaves, reaching 60-90 cm in height. In dwarf varieties Pygmy Torch red leaves and brush lines, the Green Thumb grade green buds. More impressive is a rare A.metelchaty (A. Paniculatus) cultivar Red Cathedral (height 1.2 m, red leaves, buds straight, purple). On a warm, sheltered from the wind section can be grown A.trehtsvetny (A. Tricolor) Josephs Coat cultivar with variegated leaves and inconspicuous flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: Well-drained non-acidic soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 cm-1, 2m. The distance for planting 25 - 75 cmPropagation: Seed sown in March, a tri-color and then dive into individual pots. A. tricolor planted in open ground in early June, the other species - at the end of May.
Ammobium.
This plant can be grown from seed, to impress your friends. It's easy to find: it highstraight stems with characteristic wings, green or silvery leaves collected in the outlet.Inflorescences-baskets appear throughout the summer. These buds, "dried flowers" are used to living arrangements and the dried flowers for arrangements sotsve ment is prepared in the same way as the florets of caraway, drying, and impaling the wire. A similar button on the inflorescence has a wrap of white petaloid leaves, surroundedthose around him small yellow flowers.
Species and varieties: the only cultivated species - A winged. Stems to 60 cm in height, the diameter of inflorescence - up to 2.5 cm. Grandiflora varieties have largerinflorescences than the original wild species, but the most interesting sort of Bikiniheight of 38-45 cm Ammobium looks great in a vase life and is suitable for drying.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.
FEATURE OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 38-15 cm distance of 20 cm at planting.
Propagation: Seeds are sown in April, the seedlings are planted in open ground in thend of May.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.
FEATURE OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 38-15 cm distance of 20 cm at planting.
Propagation: Seeds are sown in April, the seedlings are planted in open ground in thend of May.
Antirrhinum.
About 70 years ago introduced the culture of snapdragon varieties under threat of extinction because they did not have resistance to rust. Currently grown in hybrids F, are sufficiently resistant to the disease. If you have noticed that the leaves of snapdragons growing in your garden, covered with brown spots early to replace the grade on the hybrid F. We all know what it looks like when vychny Snapdragon - is high (up to 45 cm) plant with straight stems and flowers with two tightly pressed against each other lips, which, when compression of the sides apart, opening the mouth of the flower. Some modern varieties of flowers sometimes look quite different - they have a clear bilabiate corolla funnel with a wide-open jaws, and are simple, semi-double or double.Snapdragon in fact - a perennial plant that can withstand brief frosts, but it is usually grown as cold tolerant annual. At a height of 8 cm stalk tip for better tillering pinch.
Species and varieties: Numerous varieties LZ large classified in different ways, often combining them into four groups. Tall varieties are good in a spectacular and vase life, but not popular. This group includes, for example, a grade Bright Butterflies and whisk with a funnel Supreme Double with wavy petals. Unusually looks sort of Madame Butterfly with double flowers open, like azaleas bloom. The most popular varieties sredneroslye. For example, Sonnet, and is well Coronette bushes and resistant to disease in the wet summer. Popular as copra Vanity Fair and Cheerio. At grades Black Prince, White Wonder, Purple King and Rembrandt monochrome or bicolor flowers.With the threat of destruction by rust grown varieties Monarch. Undersized litter that are suitable for growing in small flower beds and along the edge of the track. Of these, the most common, and Tom Thumb Floral Carpet, the varieties Pixie and funnel-shaped corolla of Trumpet Serenade. Dwarf varieties - bushy. The most notable Little Gem (height 10-15 cm), Magic Carpet (height 15 cm) and Tahiti (height 20 cm).LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil, preferably light or moderately light, sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 60 - 90 cm distance 45 cm at planting sredneroslye: the height of 30-60 cm distance of 30 cm at planting Bantam: the height of 25-30 cm distance of 30 cm at planting Dwarf: height 10 - 25 cm distance in the cages at 15-25 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May. Propagated with difficulty.
Arctotis.
The showy, bushy plant with long stems, large blooms profusely buds, blossoms like daisies. Hybrids with varied colored - red, orange, yellow and purple - outer flowers in fine weather are a magnificent sight. Arktotis not very popular due to the fact that on the afternoon of the inflorescence are closed, and in cloudy and rainy weather was not disclosed. Peduncles tie to the support, pinch out shoots when the plant reaches a height of 12 cm.
TYPES AND GRADES: The catalogs sometimes offer specialized farms A.prekrasny (A. Venusta) with blue outer flowers, A.ushkovaty (A. Auriculata) 45 cm in height with bright yellow flowers, or boundary A.velikolepny (A. fastuosa) with large orange flowers boundary. The catalogs can be found usually only two kinds of A.gibridnogo - Harlequin Mixed, and Large - Flowered Hybrids height of 30-45 cm, with a diameter of inflorescence 7.5 - 9 cm diverse, often combined, color.SOIL AND LOCATION: The best way to grow light, well drained soils, but any soil, clay crown. A sunny place.Rostand CULTURE FEATURES: Height 30-45 cm distance when planting 25-45 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Asarina.
Wonderful, is still rare, despite the fact that many catalogs offer its seeds, basket plant, whose popularity is growing steadily. Velvety leaves are well interspersed with large white, pink or pale lilac flowers are funnel-shaped, located along the entire length of the stem. Planted in hanging baskets or tie up to the pole - a fence or pergola, or fixed to the wall. Blooms profusely in sunny, sheltered areas.Species and varieties: The most popular A.krasneyuschaya, with stems 90 cm-1, 2 m and pink with cream throat funnel flowers. In A.Purpusa (A. purpusii) Class VictoriaFalls brighter pink flowers up to 5 cm Jewel Mixed - Class A climbing (A. scan dens) with drooping stems and funnel variously colored flowers. In A.antnrrnnumotsvetkovoy (A. antirrhiniflora) also variously colored flowers like snapdragons flowers. Very tall - up to three meters - A Bark bark (A. barclaiana).
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil. Sunny, sheltered from the wind site.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 90 cm -3 m distance 45 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-April. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Impatiens.
For the good of this touchy need the sun, she was not feeling the cold and wet summer.Now it is not so popular as ever - perhaps because of its large double flowers, whose color can be very diverse, sitting in the leaf axils, and are hardly visible. Care is proschipyvanii tall plants for better tillering, watering in dry weather and thinning of the leaves when they cover the flowers.
Species and varieties: The most common sort of Camellia Flowered (height about 45 cm), white, salmon, pink, red or purple double flowers up to 8 cm in diameter. Grade Tom Thumb shorter - about 25 cm, the flowers resemble the flowers of camellia. Fans of new products can be recommended cultivar Double Blackberry with purple, with white flowers. There is also a sort of Topknot (height 30 cm), double flowers which gayutsya located above the leaves.LOCATION AND SOIL: Fertile soil and a warm, sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 25 - 60 cm distance at landing 15 - 30 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Begonia.
Until recently, B. vechnotsvetuschuyu considered more compact room than klumbovym plant. In recent years the situation has changed - the bush is now widely grown begonia on beds, in the frieze, pots, window boxes and hanging baskets. Two reasons for this change in the first place, there were plenty of flowering hybrids F, forming a compact, dense bushes, and, secondly, more and more gardeners have become convinced that the only begonias can be compared with the touchy brightest colors, the duration of flowering ( from June to October) and the ability to grow in partial shade and under trees. Plant height is usually 15 - 20 cm, color of flowers is not very diverse - there are varieties with red, pink and white flowers, some new varieties of salmon flowers. The leaves are usually green or bronze, there are varieties with red or brown leaves. Grown begonia easy, you just have to follow certain rules. Buy seedlings or seedlings, seeds to propagate begonia difficult. Do not rush to plant in open ground, do so no earlier than June, when they bloom. Before planting, the soil, add coarse organic matter, watering in dry weather.
Species and varieties: One can save money and buy a mixture of varieties B.vechnotsvetuschey - Mixed, but it's better to buy a hybrid F. Among them are 10-15 cm tall dwarfs, such as class lines Rusher Red and Coco, and plant height of 30 cm, as a sort of Party Fun. It is necessary to grow the variety of lines Devil Excel and Olympia.In new varieties of tall Frilly Pink and Frilly Red straight stems and large flowers with wavy-edged tepals. Traditionally, a popular cultivar Organdy (height 20 cm, green or bronze leaves), the new varieties of Olympia Salmon Orange unusual color of flowers.Most varieties form compact clumps that are the same height and width. For hanging baskets, flowering hang-downing plenty of suitable varieties of Pink Avalanche (pink) and Stara (white). Many people prefer varieties with green leaves, but f Capacity many varieties with leaves of different colors - from light green (Thousand Wonders, height 20 cm, with white, pink and red flowers) to the chocolate-brown (Cocktail, height 15 cm, blooms up to frost). In the variety Devon Gems pink, red or white flowers and dark bronze foliage.LOCATION AND SOIL: Fertile soil and partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 10 - 30 cm distance of 15-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Propagation is difficult. Seeds are sown in January, not zasylaya soil. In ysazhivayut in the open ground in early June.
Bellis.
Daisy Garden - perennial, usually grown as a biannual. In the original form of white blossoms, the cultivars ligulate flowers are white or red. At one time, were very popular "Terry" daisy, but in recent years they have lost the position of a bright pansies.However, growers are again beginning to show interest in daisy because of its versatility: it can be used as a groundcover, for edging flower beds, grow in the balcony boxes and pots, condense it landing in rock gardens.Species and varieties: from common or wild M.mnogoletney received many ornamental varieties, mainly from the "plush" buds. At grades lines Monstrosa, Robella, Radar Red, Goliath and the Super Ertorma inflorescence can reach 5 cm in diameter. Many prefer the miniature variety with numerous inflorescences 1-2.5 cm in diameter: Lilliput (red), Rob Roy (red), The Pearl (white) and a wonderful sort of Dresden China (pink). Other popular line of miniature daisies - Pomponette, with similar buttons on the inflorescences of perevidnymi "petals", and the Carpet, plants which differ the correct form.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and full sun or partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 7.5-15 cm distance of 15 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in the flower bed seedlings in May and June, the grown seedlings planted in open ground in autumn. Grades Dresden China, and Rob Roy are propagated by division after flowering bushes.
Bidens.
One of the new klumbovyh plants introduced into cultivation in 1990. Creeping stems with leaves strewn split large star-shaped blossoms and good edge mask hanging baskets. The plant is vigorous, it can be planted in large pots with petunias variety Surfinia, which will not be able to drown. Unlike other new products, introdutsiro bathrooms in the 1990s. Well bloom at any summer, easily propagated by seeds and cuttings.Species and varieties: the first appeared on the market sort Ch.ferulolist Noah Golden Goddess with bright yellow inflorescences 4-5 cm in diameter, blooming all summer and autumn. In C. yellow (B. aurea) Class Sunshine similar inflorescences and leaves, but stems more direct, a cascade of falling down. Special care the plant does not require that both types have good resistance to disease, when grown in containers, standing on the ground, the stems can damage slugs.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil, full sun or partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: The length of the stems 45 - 60 cm. The distance of 30-45 cm at plantingPropagation: In the winter shelter plants, cuttings are taken in the spring. During the multiplication of seeds sown in February-March. Seedlings grown at moderate temperatures and in open ground planted in late May.
Brassica.
At the end of the season beds are empty, and therefore understand the recent upsurge of interest in different varieties of ornamental cabbages, which are very popular in Japan. In ornamental cabbage head is flat open, this cabbage is usually planted in groups. Inside the leaves acquire a beautiful color when the temperature drops to minus 10C.Species and varieties: Decorative K.golovchatuyu (B. oleracea capitata) and K.bezgolovchaguyu (B. oleracea acephala) can be found in almost every catalog.Cabbage leaves can be flat, but more often they are intricately folded and have a wavy edge. Typically, the outer leaves are dark green, and the loose head has a different color - white (variety White Xmas, White Osaka and White Peacock) or red (Prima Donna, Northern Lights Rose and Red Osaka). Can other paint green leaves with purple edge, the white leaves with green edge, and so can damage cabbage slugs.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained garden soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 25-45 cm. The distance of 30-45 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in July. Seedlings dive into pots with a diameter of 7.5 cm in the open pound planted in September.
Browallia.
In those days, when the ornamental plants klumbovye used only on beds and curbs, ego, bushy plants with weak stems grown only as an indoor or hothouse. At a time when increased interest in street flower containers, it began to grow hanging baskets in which are placed in sheltered wet pa and the sun warmed the ground. Drooping leaves are 5 cm long, star-shaped tubular flowers - 5 cm in diameter. Brovalliyu usually buy in bloom, but it is also easy to grow from seed. For a better branching shoots pinch out the tops.
TYPES: There B.krasivoy (B. speciosa) purple flowers with white throat. As a houseplant often sell brand macranthon Major. To open ground suitable varieties Blue Troll (blue flowers with white throat) and White Troll (pure white), the height of both types is about 20 cm Grade Jingle Bells with white, lilac and blue flowers of various shades reaches a height of 60 cm is sometimes found in the catalogs other species, such as B.kleykaya (B. viscosa) cultivar Sapphire with blue flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and sunny location protected from the wind.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20 - 60 cm distance when landing a 20-30cm.Propagation: Seeds are sown in February-March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Calceolaria.
Favorite flower of Victorian England, has lost popularity since the early 20th century.partly because his place was taken by "large-" marigolds with the same color, partly because it was difficult to reproduce by seeds and new plants had grown from cuttings, all winter left in the greenhouse. The situation changed dramatically with the advent of high germination of hybrids F, so that plants grown from seed can decorate the garden throughout the season. The seeds of modern varieties grow at a sufficiently low temperature, but also more reliable to buy seedlings grown in pots.SPECIES: In the open field grown red or yellow varieties of C. wrinkled (or tselnolist Noah K. - C. integrifolia), which should not be confused with multi-colored hybrids grown as houseplants. The most common species in open ground - Sunshine, it is sometimes referred to as Gold Bouquet, with golden flowers with up to 1.5 m in length. Earlier than Sunshine, cultivar Midas with pure yellow flowers are also grown from seed. The modern hybrid F, Sunset yellow tye big or streaked yellow-red flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and full sun or partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20 - 40 cm. The distance of 25 cm at planting.Propagation: It is best to buy seedlings in pots and grown up in late May, the seedlings planted in open ground. Can be propagated by seed, but it's not easy. Seeds are sown in January-March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Calendula.
Several outdated, but easy to culture and undemanding plant. However, it requires proper care - if you do not pick off faded blossoms and calendula to protect the aphids and downy mildew, the plant has finished flowering early. To frame beds and mass plantings recommend undersized species. All varieties are well worth a vase life. The tops of young shoots pinch.TYPES: There are many varieties K.lekarstvennoy with yellow, cream, orange or red-brown buds. From the very popular dwarf cultivar kustyaschiysya Fiesta Gitana (height 22-30 cm). In the early hybrid F, Mandarin orange large inflorescences. From sredneroslye grades (up to 45 cm) are popular Radio, Lemon Queen and Orange King.From the tall (up to 60 cm) are the most popular varieties of mixtures of cultivars Art Shades and Pacific Beauty, with the buds of various colors. Noteworthy are the sort of Kablouna (height 50 cm), which in the middle, wrapped pointy florets ligulate flowers, and Japanese varieties, such as dark orange Muraji. In copra Pink Surprise ligulate flowers with a pink tinge.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any garden soil and full sun or partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 22-60 cm distance when planting 22-30 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in January-March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Campanula.
Bells are often grown in flower beds and curbs. Modern dwarf varieties suitable for growing in rock gardens. All the bells are in a good vase life. Leaves with crenate margin, pubescent. Bell-shaped flowers are gathered in clusters on numerous arrow-shaped peduncles. Flowers are a simple, semi-double and double, the color of pink to the more usual white or blue. There is a hang-downing varieties for hanging baskets and window boxes.TYPES: The most common cultivated species K. cajycanthema average height of 75 cm in the directory it is called the Cup and Saucer - in the form of flowers, reminiscent of a cup and saucer. There are dwarf varieties, for example, Dwarf Bedding Mixture, height 38-45 cm). The flowers are varieties Bells of Holland (height 45 cm) without patelliform corolla cup. Giant "K.piramidalny (C. pyramidalis) reaches a height of 1.2 m to hang-downing some thermophilic lokolchiki, for example, K.ravnolistny (C. Isophylla) cultivar Stella, with white or blue flowers, and K.lomky (C. fragilis), or grade Blue Basket Jewel, with pale blue flowers, can be propagated by seeds.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height: C. Medium - 45-75 cm distance when planting 15-30 cmPropagation: K. average: the seeds are sown in May-June, in the open ground seedlings planted in the autumn, or sow the seeds under glass in February, and the seedlings planted in open ground in April.
Campanula.
Canna.
Rhizome plant that looks great in the center of the flower beds or container. Beautiful, often bronze or purple leaves reach 30 inches long, bright, like flowers, gladiolus flowers can reach a diameter of 12.5 cm Special care is required, but we must remember that this plant for areas with warm climates, and its young shoots should be protected from slugs. The segments of rhizomes are planted in open ground after frost has passed a threat to return and dig up the cold weather.TYPES: There are many varieties of "garden of Cannes" (or K.gibrndnoy - C. hybrida).They are divided into two groups: varieties with green leaves and varieties with colored leaves. For varieties with green leaves are: Orange Perfection (height 75 cm, and orange flowers). President (height 90 cm, red flowers), J. B. van der Schoot (height 90 cm, yellow to the red spotted flowers). The group of varieties with colored leaves are: Dazzler (height 1.2 m, pink flowers, bronze leaves), Tyrol (height 1.2 m, red flowers, purple leaves). Assault (height 1.2 m, red flowers, purple leaves) and a spectacular Lucifer (height 90 cm, red with a yellow border flowers, purple leaves).LOCATION AND SOIL: Fertile soil and a sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 60 cm-1, 2 m Used as a central plant to plant.Propagation: Rhizomes are beginning to germinate in peat in March at a temperature not lower than 16C. In the open ground planted in early June. In the autumn put out roots, dried and stored in slightly moist sand or peat.
Dianthus.
Cloves are usually grown in the grassy curb, look great varieties of annuals in the flowerbeds. Among them are both dwarf and tall varieties that do not require tying. All garden fragrant carnations. Flower color varied, colorful or monochrome, from pure white to intense red. Dwarf varieties can be grown in boxes in the window, a tall - on beds or used for cut flowers, hang-downing - planted in hanging baskets.TYPES: Terry annual flowers G.sadovoy hybrids reach 4 - 5 cm in diameter. One of the old reliable varieties - Giant Chabaud (height 45 cm) in these days you can find more hybrid F, Knight Mixed - dwarf (up to 30 inches tall) bushy plant with strong stems that do not need to tie up. The flowers of various colors are produced throughout the summer.Plants of lines Lillipot Mixed (height 23 cm) and Monarch are even lower. From the tall varieties worthy Scarlet Luminette (height 45-60 cm), with strong stems and bright scarlet flowers. Trailing Mixed - ampel-HYDRATED grade.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained non-acidic soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 23 - 60 cm distance on landing, 23 - 30 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in January-March, the plants are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Chrysanthemum.
Long-term chrysanthemum, growing in the border or in a greenhouse, and flowering in the autumn - one of the most popular garden flowers. As a chrysanthemum flower klumbovy use much less, although many of its species and varieties can be grown on a bed. Difficult to classify these chrysanthemums. Most often distinguish two large groups: summer flowering chrysanthemums that bloom from June or July to September-October, and autumn flowering, which bloom in late August and September and bloom until frost.Most summer flowering chrysanthemums easy to grow. Few plants are as klumbovye colorful and unpretentious, like a bright X. different marsh abundant flowering. The autumn flowering chrysanthemums grow well in flowerbeds or in containers, because they bloom later than other garden plants. All annual chrysanthemums are fine in the vase life.SPECIES: Many well-known chrysanthemum blossoms are schim summer. H.kilevataya spectacular, or tricolor (S. tricolor), height 60 cm, which has a dark mid of the inflorescence is surrounded by bright colored flowers boundary. Varieties with simple inflorescences: Court Jesters, and Rainbow Mixture; copra is also a "plush" buds. By the summer flowering is also X.uvenchannaya, with yellow, daisy-like flowers buds up to 8 cm in diameter, and X. Pashennaya (C. segetum) grade Prado, with gold, with a dark center are buds on the stems of 45 cm in height H.naibol Shai (C. maximum) grade Snow Lady (height 25 cm) white flowers with yellow center buds, it is also a X.mnogosteblevuyu (S. multicaule), whose yellow blossoms, can be grown on the edge of flower beds and curb. X. Shrub (Cfrutescens, or Argyranttiemum frutescens), reaching 30-60 cm in height, blooms primarily (but not necessarily) white buds. Low H.bolotnaya (C. paludosum), height 20 cm, suitable for framing beds. By the autumn flowering chrysanthemums are X. Garden Mums, forming a dense low shrubs, and flowering profusely from August to November, and tall X Korean Hybrids.LOCATION AND SOIL: Light lime soil and a sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-90 cm distance when planting 25-60 cmPropagation: sememes cold-resistant chrysanthemums are planted to a permanent place in March-April, or in boxes in February-March, the boxes contain at moderate temperatures. In an open pound of seedlings planted in late May.
Cleome.
A large bushy plant with leaves semirazdelnymi, effectively looks at the center of flower beds and plantings in the sealing mixborders, it can be grown in a one-year hedge.Fragrant flowers are spiders the size to 8 cm or more, with long stamens are in a good vase life. Struchkovidnye boxes further increase the similarity of Cleomenes creases with the spider. For lovers of exotic plant. For undemanding care, but in dry weather much water is needed.SPECIES: The source type - K.kolyuchaya, so named because of the thorns at the base of the leaves. Most are grown in parks than in individual gardens, especially popular not use it. I sort Colour Fountain pink, crimson and intense pinkish-purple flowers; network white variety Helen Campbell, but the usual color of the flowers - pale purple or pink.Color can easily be identified by name sort: Rose Queen (dark pink), Pink Queen (pink), Cherry Queen (cerise pink) and Violet Queen (dark purple).LOCATION AND SOIL: Any soil, preferably fertile and well drained, sunny location.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 60 cm-1.2 m. Tion at planting distance 45 - 75 cm.Propagation: Seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Convolvulus.
In the culture of the plant is grown as a klumbovoe usually two small alike bindweed.Highly branched V. tricolor with reddish stems form a dense shrub height and width of 20 - 30 cm, covered throughout the summer showy flowers, each flower lives only one day. The flowers are bright, funnel-shaped, wide open, with a yellow throat. This plant can be grown in rock gardens or in the foreground mixborders. Recently introduced to the culture of C. sabatiysky with lilac flowers - hanging basket plant for baskets.TYPES: There are several varieties V.trehtsvetnogo, or small (S. minor). The most spectacular variety with dark blue flowers, for example, Royal Ensign, with height about 30 cm There are also other varieties of one color - Red Ensign and the White Ensign, but most are selling varieties of flowers as delicate pink and pinkish-purple, and bright-blue color. For window boxes suitable cultivar Dwarf Rainbow Flash 15 cm drooping stems V.sabatiyskogo or Moorish (C. Sabatius, or Cmauritanicus), reach a length of 30-40 cm, in the sale of this kind comes in the form of rooted cuttings.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any bury drained, not very fertile soil and a sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15 - 45 cm distance of 25 cm at plantingPropagation: Pre-soaked seeds for a day C. tricolor planted in March in individual pots.In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Cosmos.
The old varieties reach a height of 90 cm or more, so they have long been grown in beds or on mixborders high plants. Ornamental plants in vase life due to large inflorescences and dissected leaves. Many are accustomed to think of space as a high plant with white and pink buds, blossoms like "nemahrovyh" dahlias, but among the new varieties of plants, there are dwarf, and pa wall 'terry' inflorescence. Prefers poor, light soils, flowering before the onset of cold weather.TYPES: Until recently, the most popular series enjoyed Sensation - high (90 cm) plants with inflorescence diameter and 8 cm tall Other hybrids: white Purity, and Candy Stripe, whose outer flowers are white blossoms, and the mid of red. Currently, the most popular series of Sonata, the plants which are strong stems to a height of 45 cm and white, pink or red blossoms. Among the interesting new products - a variety of Sea Shells (height 90 cm), whose marginal ligulate flower rolled into a tube, and Ladybird with a yellow "semi-double" buds. But the most unusual sort - Hot Chocolate, whose blossoms smell like chocolate chocolate color!LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil, preferably sandy or sandy-loam but, and sunny location.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30-90 cm distance of 30-45 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March-April, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Cyclamen.
It may seem strange that the cyclamen is described in the section on klumbovyh plants. It is clear that the fall and winter flowering cyclamen are designed for large-area, rather than open ground. Nevertheless, in late summer in the sale are miniature cyclamen, which are planted in pots, window boxes and hanging baskets for autumn flowering. This attractive plant only a few centimeters tall, with fragrant flowers with recurved petals and showy variegated leaves. Some of cyclamen in areas with warm climates can bloom in winter, in which case the tubers are planted in the ground in late summer.TYPES: Miniature cyclamen are hybrids of T, which usually go on sale already in bloom.In plants, lines Miracle beautiful leaves marbled with silver stains, and white, pink or red flowers with distinctive curved back petals. For cold-cyclamen is Ts.kosskin (C. coum) with full green leaves, blooming in December and March, speckled flowers and Ts.plyuschelistny (C.hederifolium) with a marble pattern on the leaves, flowering in September-November. After flowering cyclamen are planted in open ground.LOCATION AND SOIL: Well-drained fertile soil and partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 8-12 cm at planting distance of 15 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in late spring, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in early autumn. The tubers are planted in the summer of cold-resistant cyclamen.
Dahlia.
Of the root buds ("tubers") or cuttings are grown in mixborders high heat-loving perennial dahlias, colorful inflorescences that may be the size of the plate. Klumbovye dahlias are not as spectacular, a height of only 30-60 cm, and their blossoms are rarely more than 8 cm in diameter, but are growing dahlias easier. When planting into soil organic matter is made rough, with the appearance of holes in the leaves spread out around the plant protivosliznevye granules faded blossoms regularly removed and that the plant was in bloom longer. All dahlias like ample watering and fertilizing. Few plants can match klumbovye with dahlias for color intensity and duration of flowering. Of particular value are osennetsvetuschie varieties adorn the garden at the end of the season. Once in the main varieties were distributed to a height of 45 - 60 cm with simple inflorescences, lately more often dwarf variety with a "semi-double 'or' terry 'inflorescence.TYPES: Popular sort of Coltness Mixture, height 45 cm, with simple inflorescences of various colors. Plant varieties Sunburst taller (60 cm, simple inflorescence diameter 10 cm), plant varieties Piccolo lower (30 cm, flowers 5 7.5 cm in diameter). Of the dwarf varieties of the most popular Rigoletto - bushy plant 30-45 cm tall, with a "semi-double" and "plush" buds. Grade Figaro is more compact (30 cm height), it completely replaced the grade Sunny. Unusually looks sort of Redskin («semidouble" leaves bronze, height 45 cm) and Quilled Satellite and Disco, in which the inflorescence with corrugated ray flowers ("petals"). Very showy sort of Dandy, height 60 cm, with a diameter of 7.5 cm inflorescences and two rows of ray flowers - wide external and narrow internal, forming a kind of collar. Other varieties may be mentioned a popular and Unwin Dwarf Hybrids (height 45 cm, the "semi" or "double" buds), very early, and Diablo. Also klumbovyh Dahlia (height 30-60 cm) can be grown from seed pompons, cactus and decorative dahlias that bloom in the first year, but seed reproduction do not preserve color the parent plant.LOCATION AND SOIL: Well-drained fertile soil and sunny placeFEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 - 60 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. Seedlings into individual pots dive. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May. "Tubers" you can dig up and store until next season.
Lathyrus.
Various varieties of fragrant ranks, or sweet peas, there were long, but today their selection is particularly extensive. The most popular tall climbing varieties, there is also a medium tall, and even dwarf varieties, which do not need support. Various coloration - from white to almost black, except yellow. Unfortunately, the modern varieties is largely lost their flavor, so many people choose to grow varieties with small but fragrant flowers.There are special guidelines for growing sweet peas, but they are primarily intended for growers who participate in exhibitions, in which case you should carefully prepare the soil for planting, sowing seeds and planting seedlings at a fixed time of landing and protect from weather and pests. For the average gardener who just wants to grow sweet peas for cutting or as a colorful screen, easy to grow this plant. The seeds are soaked overnight in water and sown in pots or in open ground. When you reach the plant cell of 10 cm, pinch out the tops of the shoots, put support in drought plants copiously watered.Faded flowers are regularly removed.TYPES AND GRADES: The high (height 1.5-2.4 m) climbing coptov standard of large flowers. When growing exhibition of copies of each support allowed one main shoot from which the excess side shoots are removed. When grown for garden decoration support for fragrant varieties are installed in a tent, grille, or pull a plastic support grid.Most other varieties are cultivated varieties of Spenser: Beaujoiais (maroon), Vinston Churchill (magenta), Swan Lake (White), Leamington (light purple), Saenia McQueen (orange-salmon) and Southboume (pink). Scented varieties: The Doctor (pinkish-purple) and the Ballerina (pink). Most varieties have fragrant flowers Oldfashioned Mixture, which does not belong to a group of Spencer, or at the old red and white varieties of Painted Lady. Extremely free-flowering cultivar or variety line of Royal Galaxy. The best among the varieties of non-group Spencer - sort lines of Bouquet. Grade Knee - hi, Jet Set, Snoopea and Supmnoop Hedge smaller groups do not exceed 60-90 cm in height and almost do not need support. Among the varieties of this group is especially recommended varieties grown Explorer and Continental. Varieties of dwarf (30 cm height) Bijou, Patio and Little Sweetheart do not need support. The most diminutive - decumbent cultivar Cupid (height 15 cm).LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15 cm-2, 4 m distance when planting 15-30 cm.
Rudbeckia.
Inflorescences dense stems in yellow, orange or red-brown, with a characteristic cone-shaped, usually brown or almost black in the center, very large and numerous, usually bloom in late summer. Tall varieties are designed to grow on the back or middle terms of the curb, modern dwarf varieties suitable even for small beds. Tall varieties need to tie to the support, the plants should be protected from slugs. Rudbeckia is in good vase life.TYPES AND GRADES: There are many varieties and hybrids of R. shaggy (R. hirta).Popular cultivar Giant Tetraploid Mixed 75-90 cm tall, with buds the size of a saucer. In the variety Marmaiade (height 60 cm) beautiful orange "petals" and the convex purplish-black Sulphur Dinka; grade Irish Eyes is the same height, but his mid of green.Inflorescences grade Rustic Dwarfs (height 60 cm) reach 10-15 cm in diameter, grade Goldilocks (height 45 cm) blooms in July, "semi-double 'or' terry 'inflorescence. For lack of space can be grown dwarf (height 20 - 30 cm), grade Becky, Sonora, or she.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-90 cm distance when planting 30-60 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in February. In the open ground seedlings are planted in mid to late May.
Scabiosa.
Fluffy round inflorescence varied - from white to dark red - colors like cornflower blossoms. Modern varieties and odorless. This unpretentious cold-resistant plant grows poorly in the wet summer. Grown on beds or in the curb for the colorful blossoms, one species is grown specifically for drying.TYPES AND GRADES: How plants grow klumbovoe C. dark purple. For sale is sort of Dwarf Double Mixed (height 45 cm) with varied colored inflorescences. In grade Double Large - flowered Mixed (height 75 cm) inflorescences as different colors, but the plants need to tie up to the anvil. Varieties with the same color buds, for example, Blue Moon and Rose Cockade, less popular. Inflorescences of all kinds may be dried, but the arrangements are most often used stellate S. (S. stellata) Class Paper Moon (other names - Drumstick and Ping Pong) with unusual bronze bumazhistymi inflorescence diameter and 8 cmLOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 45-75 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Dianthus.
Scaevola.
Greenhouse plants originally from Australia, became popular in the 1990s. When it began to grow in hanging baskets, wall hangings and window boxes. Flower stalks are formed in the summer in the axils of leaves similar to dandelion leaves, which are located on thick stems. Odnogubye flowers with quinquepartite limb like a fan, the unusual shape of the flower part was the reason for the popularity Scaevola.TYPES AND GRADES: There are several varieties of C. similar. The most popular cultivar Blue Fan, which is grown mainly in hanging baskets, under favorable conditions, it blooms profusely lilac-blue flowers with a distinct white patch at base of lips. Is also quite common cultivar Blue Wonder; sort of Alba, with white flowers are rare. Scaevola not everyone likes: it is quite tough stems, and some believe that the young plants look untidy.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: The length of the stems 30 cm distance at landing 20 - 30 cm.Propagation: by cuttings in summer, in winter the plants are entered into the room. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Matthiola.
In recent years, gillyflower more likely to buy as we have already cut plants than are grown on beds. People confuse not entirely clear rules of cultivation of different stocks and sophisticated temperature requirements for growing varieties of terry. In addition, annual gillyflowers relatively short bloom, and the perennial need shelter for the winter.Whatever it was, gillyflower - a lovely plant with delightfully fragrant blossoms swept dense and soft gray-green leaves. Litter «selectable» on packets of seeds of certain lines Gillyflowers means that after the hatch seeds, seedlings should be kept at a temperature of 7 ° -10 ° C and then discard the plants with dark leaves, which, if left to form nemahrovye flowers. Only need to leave the seedlings with yellow-green leaves - they will grow plants with double flowers.Species and varieties: One of the groups of varieties L. gray, called a ten-gillyflowers (Ten Week Stock) - heat-loving annuals, seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at a moderate temperature, and in late May, the seedlings are planted in open ground, flowering occurs in the nurse-August. Variety Dwarf Ten - Week Mixed (height 30 cm) gives a lot of double flowers. Grade Cinderella - more compact and long-blooming, sort Beauty of Nice taller (height 45-60 cm), but blooms later. The most spectacular columnar gillyflowers height of 60-90 cm, grade: Giant Imperial line, or selected varieties Giant Excelsior. Another group of cultivars Gillyflowers gray - the so-called bromptonskie stocks, of which sort is known under the name of Brompton Mixed with a variety of colored flowers. Bromptonskie gillyflowers - biennials, they are sown in open ground in May and July, and then the seedlings into individual pots, diving and winter plants contain nepromerzayuschem room. In the open ground bromtonskie gillyflowers planted in April and May, they bloom in May. This is a bushy plant up to 45 cm, for sale are the seeds from the droppings «selectable». Third, a small group of stocks, the so-called istlouzskie stocks, - dwarf (not exceeding 30 cm), superficially similar to the bromptonskie gillyflowers plants that are grown as annuals or biennials thermophilic. Almost all varieties - terry. The fourth group Gillyflowers - stocks, smelling at night - unlike the previous ones. L. This two-horned, or wild orchid - cold-resistant plant, whose seeds are sown for permanent spring. Height to 30 cm; inconspicuous flowers on the day of closing, but at night they fill the air with ineffable fragrance.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained non-acidic soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30-90 cm distance when planting 20-45 cmPropagation: Depending on the type grown as an annual weed cold-resistant, heat-loving annual weed or biennials.
Schizanthus.
Shizantus along with salpiglossisom can be attributed to the most exotic one-year klumbovym plants. His colorful flowers resemble miniature orchids and flowers are collected into large florets, towering over the pale-green pinnately dissected leaves. It would seem that skhizantus is ideal for growing outdoors. However, in practice it is still treated more as a houseplant, although it may well grow in the open ground on a sunny, sheltered from the wind site with well drained soil.TYPES AND GRADES: In the culture class taken vizetonskogo S. (S. wisetonensis).Tall varieties like Magnum Hybrids (height 90 cm) are more suitable for the greenhouse.In the open field is growing dwarf varieties, for example, Hit Parade (height 30 cm) and Star Parade (height 20 cm). Other varieties for outdoors: bushy, profusely blooming Angel Wings (height 45 cm) and lower Bouquet (height 20 cm).LOCATION AND SOIL: Make sure to well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-45 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in pots in March, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Catharanthus.
This plant is a list of ten most popular klumbovyh plants in the U.S., but virtually unknown as a klumbovoe plant in the UK. Externally it is very similar to become popular in recent years klumbovye begonias, but it is better to withstand heat and drought. Suitable for growing in sheltered areas in regions with warm climates.TYPES AND GRADES: This plant is also commonly called Vinca rosea - Pink Periwinkle. For sale is sort of Magic Carpet (or simply Carpet) - bushy plant 15-20 cm tall with shiny dark green leaves and white, pink or dark pink flowers. In the variety Tropicana (height 30 cm) larger flowers of various colors. When buying seeds, note whether the recommended variety for cultivation, not only as an indoor, but also as klumbovoe plant. The most common varieties are cultivated lines Cooler; the most popular cultivar Peppermint Cooler (white with red throat), there are also other varieties.You can also mention the grade Peppermint Parasol and Little Pinkie.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15-30 cm distance when planting 15-30 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seeds germinate at a high enough temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in early June.
Ricinus.
This plant is often found in the park than in a garden near the house. We describe it here only to warn you that its seeds are poisonous. Emerging in the late summer round prickly fruits are sometimes very decorative, but the castor-oil plant is grown not because of them, but because of the large beautiful leaves. Brilliant palmate green, bronze or purple leaves reach 30 cm or more in diameter. This plant is grown as an annual weed thermophilic, after planting in open ground is regularly feed.Species and varieties: Grow varieties of a single species. Large Zanzibarensis reach 1.8 m in height, had bronze-colored with green and purple with a pale-veined leaves.Another high grade - Carmencita. Grade Mizuma does not exceed 90 cm in height, he green with red veins and red petioles. The most colorful - Class Gibsonii (height 1.2 m, dark red leaves). Grade impala - the most popular, reaches a height of 1.2 meters, it bronze-green bottom and upper bronze-red leaves.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 90 cm-1, 8 pm as a focal plant is grown.Propagation: Seeds are sown in March in pots torfoperegnoynye that contain teplichke heated. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Delphinium.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 25 cm-1, 2 m distance when planting 30 45 cmPropagation: Seeds are usually sown in the fall or spring to a permanent place. When growing seedlings seeds are sown in March, then the seedlings into individual pots dive. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Reseda.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and in acid soil at planting lime is added.Full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 cm distance of 20 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in April on a permanent place. When growing seedlings seeds sown in March, the seedlings are planted outdoors in May.
Pelargonium.
Previously, it was easy. In the spring of pelargoniums (known popularly as "geranium") bought the store in pots and planted in late spring on the flower beds. In late summer rooted cuttings to next spring to plant their own plants in the flower beds. Were popular bright red cultivar Paul Crampel, White Queen of the Whites, and others, and some varieties of garden, or a zonal pelargonium variegated leaves were even brighter than the flowers. The situation changed dramatically with the advent of hybrids F, which can be grown from seed. Here are some of the hybrids, but there are always novyu class and to orient them, it is necessary each year to see the flower-farm directories. A few hours before planting in the ground pelargonium - a home-grown and purchased - you need to water, planted only pre-hardened plants. When planting, the soil around the roots firmly press down, pinch out the tops of the stems on a regular basis for better branching. "Geraniums" better than any other garden plants tolerate dry soil - much more dangerous for them to waterlogging. Watering them only in case of prolonged droughts, occasionally fed potassium fertilizers. To prolong flowering, remove faded flowers should be; is especially important to do this with some new varieties. Before the onset of frost dig up the plants and planted one in small pots. Pots with plants kept in an unheated room does not freeze, watered as needed, but if the leaves begin to wilt. In spring the plants are transferred to a well-lit room and increase the watering.TYPES AND SOPTA: Klumbovye "geraniums" are the largest group of garden hybrids of P.. Some varieties are propagated by rooting stem cuttings. Plant height is usually 30-45 cm, sometimes it leaves a pattern in the form of a horseshoe. Of the varieties with simple flowers are propagated by cuttings, and Paul Crampel grade Pandora (red) and Elaine (pink). Varieties with double flowers are propagated only from cuttings. These classes include Josephine (red), Tiermione (white) and Mrs Lawrence (pink). In recent years, many varieties are grown from seed, for example, Ringo Deep Scarlet, Red Elite and Cheerio Scarlet with mostly red flowers, first grade Orange Orange Appear, Cherie salmon and white Hollywood White. In Hollywood Star pink varieties, while varieties of Bright Eyes - red flowers with white throat. Hot Line Century is famous for endurance and size of inflorescences. In an even more stunted (20 cm in height) plants line Video dark leaves. In the group of early and very abundant flowering hybrids is dominated by many-grade line Muitibioom, one of them - English cultivar Sensation. Some varieties of this group (for example, Picasso) leaves with dark spots. But the most colorful leaves in dekorativnolistnyh "geraniums," for example, Mrs Henry Cox, Caroline Schmidt and Happy Thoughts; all of these varieties are propagated by cuttings. Pelargonium is sometimes called creeping balcony or continental. They have a lodge and abundantly branched from the base of the stems, so these "geranium" can be grown in hanging baskets. This group includes the line Fire, Acapuko and Breakaway. Varieties P. thyroid, which unite the group hederacea pelargonium - real basket plant. Among them we mention: Ville de Paris (salmon). Red Mini Cascade (red), Super Rose (pink), Snow Queen (white), Lilac Gem (purple) and the Harlequin line with bicolor flowers. Only one species hederacea "geraniums» - Summer Showers - grown from seed.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15-45 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March, include at a temperature 21 - 24C. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May. Cuttings are taken in July and August, winter contain nepromerzayuschem unheated greenhouse or indoors for as long as the threat of the return pass from frost.
Lobelia.
Tagetes.
Marigolds are more likely to grow klumbovyh plants with yellow or orange colored flowers. They are easy to grow from seed, they are well tolerated in all weather conditions, blooming from June until the first frost, marigold seedlings are inexpensive.How would you not one of them, with container floriculture marigold can not do without.The nomenclature of marigold confused. The most common of the heat-loving marigolds - B. rejected, or French - bushy plants up to 20 cm, flowering abundantly simple "semi-double" and "plush" buds. B. erect, or African, taller (30-90 cm), they live stems not so numerous, but larger globular inflorescence. Trilloidnye hybrids between French and African marigolds are known as the African and French marigolds. They were larger than those of B. rejected, inflorescences, but not as tall and form more inflorescences than B. erect. When growing marigolds should be borne in mind: prick before the buds unfold. Do not buy seedlings to full-blown blossoms. In a couple of weeks after transplanting remove bloom buds. In dry weather, water the plants and keep the young seedlings are not attacked by slugs. Tall varieties tie holders. Remove faded blossoms to prolong flowering (with hybrids, which do not form seeds do not need).TYPES AND GRADES: Available are the seeds of many varieties of French marigold, from white to dark red and brown. In recent times become popular "double" varieties, and varieties with simple inflorescences faded into the background. From the "terry" can recommend plants Aurora line with large buds, dwarf (15 cm in height) class line Voe and a mixture of varieties Boy On Voe. For edging beds and borders are also using another dwarf variety, Petite. Popular "double" class lines Sophia and Safari - bushy plant height of 20 - 25 cm, flowering large (up to 5 cm in diameter) with fringed blossoms 'petals'. Simple inflorescences have traditionally been popular varieties of Naughty Marietta (height 30 cm, yellow with reddish-brown buds), lower (height 15 cm) Dainty Marietta and Disco, a higher (up to 30 cm) plant lines Mischief large inflorescences. In many crested marigold flowers are rolled into a tube located in the center of a dense group of florets. Of the crested marigold merit grade Tiger Eyes (orange and red blossoms), Honeycomb (florets yellow with red), Queen Bee (red and yellow blossoms) and class lines Jacket and Marionette. African marigolds with "terry" spherical inflorescences are usually classified according to height. Tall varieties (height 60-90 cm): Doubloon (yellow, inflorescence diameter of 12 cm) and Jubilee lines, varieties with yellow-orange blossoms. By sredneroslye varieties include Lady and the line of Perfection. By stunted (height 25-30 cm) are varieties of Discovery, Vanilla (white), Antigua and the line of Inca. At the Afro-French hybrid marigolds (height 30-45 cm) diameter up to 8 cm inflorescence varieties with simple inflorescences: Nell Gwynn, and Little Nell; «double»: Sunrise (Orange), Red Seven Star (red-brown), a mixture of varieties Carribean Parade and Solar, and an early cultivar Zenith.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15-90 cm distance when planting 15-45 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May. In areas with warm climates, sow seeds in open ground in May.
Gaillardia.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30-75 cm distance when planting 25-45 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings podraschivayut at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Gazania.
One of the most colorful annuals klumbovyh plants. Ligulate flowers ("petals"), daisy-like blossoms and buds bent midway open inflorescences, fringing her dark stripe.Inflorescences are very colorful. Suitable for edging flower beds, located in a sunny area, or for the rock garden. Transfers drafts, saturated with salt air and wind, but dislikes heavy soils, and in cloudy weather and at dusk closed inflorescence.SPECIES AND VARIETY: Cultivated varieties usually have G.gibridnoy colored blossoms, and they form a beautiful rosette of leaves. In class Carnival, 30 cm high, silvery-green leaves and bright, medium-sized florets. The largest - to 10 - 12 cm in diameter - a kind of inflorescence Sundance (height 30 cm). Variety Mini - star (height 20 - 25 cm) can have one color (white, yellow, etc.) inflorescences, but usually they had come in brightly colored. Grade Harlequin up to 40 cm - the highest of the popular varieties gazanii. The most popular variety - dwarf Chansonette (height 20 - 25 cm), green above and silvery below the leaves and variously colored inflorescences. In dwarf varieties Talent silvery leaves.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20 - 40 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February, the seedlings podraschivayut at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Fuchsia.
One of the most beautiful, but not very easy in a culture klumbovoe plant. To stimulate the formation of new buds, faded flowers should be removed regularly and regular watering in a drought. Flowers with four curved back sepals and petals staring down like bells. In varieties with simple flowers with four petals in the flower, the varieties with double flowers the petals are much larger. In fuchsias with racemes bell-shaped flowers are not, and with a long tube. There are a lot of fuchsias - from tall shrubs to tender hothouse plants. This section describes the non-frost resistant fuchsias, suitable for cultivation as klumbovye plants and flowering throughout the summer. Bush fuchsias reach a height of 30-60 cm for better branching after the formation of three full leaves the ends of the shoots they pinch. Fuchsia, formed in the form of a tree bole, is a great focal plant, planted in her garden in June, and October are entered into the room. and, finally, the last group - a hang-downing fuchsia varieties that are grown in hanging baskets.TYPES AND GRADES: There are many varieties F.gibridnoy (F. hybrida) with large and bright flowers. Grades shrub fuchsias with campanulate flowers: Avocet, and Alice Hoffman (red sepals and white petals), Bon Accord (white sepals, purple petals), Ting - a - ling, and Rufus the Reo (red sepals and petals), Mission Bells (red sepals , purple petals), Mrs Popple (red sepals and purple petals), Winston Churchill (red sepals, petals pale purple), etc. In some varieties of variegated leaves - for example, the Golden Treasure (golden-green leaves), Sunray (yellow -pink and green leaves). The seeds can be grown awarded the Gold Medal of society "Fleroselekt" grade Fiorabelle, which, as well as the sort of Chimes, ideal for hanging baskets. Of the plants with racemes can recommend F.trehlistnuyu (F. triphylla) or grade Thalia. Hang-downing varieties: Cascade (white sepals, red petals), Marlnka (red sepals and purple petals), Pink Galore (pink sepals, petals pale pink), Swingtime (red sepals and white petals) and Summtr Snow (white sepals and petals) . In grades Tom West variegated leaves.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 - 60 cm distance 45 cm at plantingPropagation: Some varieties can be propagated by seed, but most often propagated by cuttings semilignified spring or summer. You can also buy adult plants grown in pots or seedlings, and planting them in front of podraschivat in the open ground in late May.
Gypsophila.
The design is often used method of contrast, and paniculate, the inflorescence with small flowers kachima, rising above the gray-green leaves, traditionally used to create contrast in flower arrangements and flower beds. In kachim bouquets are usually combined with sweet peas, and on the beds - with bright large-klumbovymi plants.Kachim not to everyone's liking, because it blooms - despite the advertising on the bags of seeds - a short time, so in order to ensure continuity of bloom from July to October, it should be sown in several stages. If you can not make a large and prolonged bloom, the planting may look ugly.Species and varieties: Not to be confused with the long-term annual kachim (K.metelchatym (G. panicalata), which is grown in mixborders and K.polzuchim (G. repens), grown in rock gardens. Source for annual varieties kachima view - K.izyaschny- The flowers are usually white, the most common line of hybrids Coven Garden (height 45 cm). In less than a high-grade Monarch also white flowers, is also available in a variety with white, pink and red flowers. varieties with flowers of different colors, in addition to white, are rare. These include: Brigljt Rose (height 45 cm) and postenny (G. muralis) cultivar Garden Bride (height 20 cm). All kachimov thin stems, sometimes they recommend to tie to the support, although it looks uglyLOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained non-acidic soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-45 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in open ground in September or in April, or under glass - in February and March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Portulaca.
Ipomoea.
One of the most beautiful garden vines. Thin stems encircle the vertical support (lattice, pergolas, dried branches of trees, etc.). Blooms throughout the summer in large ronkovidnymi flowers. Each flower lives only one day, but continually produce new flowers. Disadvantages: the seeds are poisonous, but the foliage is not particularly dense, so that from morning glory can not create a dense screen.Species and varieties: I.purpurnaya or Convolvulus large (I. purpurea, or Convolvulus m
ajor), - cold tolerant annual weed, blooms in summer purple flowers up to 8 cm in diameter. In the culture class taken years of thermophilic I.trehtsvetnoy, which is grown as a heat-loving annual. The most showy cultivar Heavenly Blue, with a pure blue flowers grammofonchikami-reaching 8-12 cm in diameter. In hybrid varieties of Flying Saucers and Sapphire Cross Blue flowers with white stripes, a variety Pearly Gates - white, while the variety Cardinal - red flowers. Unusually looks sort of Minibar Rose: he small colored leaves and pink-red flowers with white border. Grade Scarlet Star - tender dwarf plant height of 1.2-1.5 mLOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and sunny, sheltered from the wind site.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 1.2-3m distance 45 cm at plantingPropagation: soaked for days in water the seeds are sown in individual pots under glass in March. For germination of seeds need heat.
Helianthus.
Kids love the giant sunflowers, which are sometimes recommended for sowing in the wings, but not rude to any of these plants may seem attractive. For ornamental planting more appropriate medium-or low-growing varieties with more vivid buds. Seeds are sown in April to a permanent place at a depth of 2.5 cm for the earlier flowering of seedlings grown in advance.Species and varieties: Source for the annual varieties - P.odnoletny. When buying seeds, make inquiries about the height of class. Giant varieties (height 1.8 - 3 m): Ru
ssian Giant, Tall Single, Giant Yellow and Giant Single. Diameter of inflorescence can reach 30 cm Autumn Beauty - Beautiful sredneroslye (height 1.5 m) with a sort of yellow, orange or red blossoms. Grade Full Sun does not produce pollen, it does not need to tie to the support. Cultivars Sunburst and Summer Sunshine is even lower growth.Containers should be planted dwarf varieties, such as, Music Box and Teddy Bear with a nearly spherical inflorescences, reaching a height of 60 cm or more undersized Sunspot and Big Smile.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30cm-3m. distance of 30-90 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March or April. Seedlings podraschivayut at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Helichrysum.
Inflorescence at first glance similar to "double" buds of daisies, but actually on the edge of the inflorescence have everlasting are not ligulate flowers, like daisies, and dryish bracts. Everlasting - a plant-dried flowers. Flower stalks are cut into half-bud stage, tie in bunches and hung in a cool dark place. Dried buds and then fixed on the wire.Species and varieties: Until recently, grown mainly for G. tsvetnikovy monstrosum. At each plant up to 90 cm is formed about 25 inflorescences 5-8 cm in diameter with varied colored varieties inflorescences Tall Mixed, Double Mixed, etc., varieties with a monochromatic color - Terracotta, White, Rose, etc. All sorts of tall laid bare the lower part of stems. With the introduction of dwarf culture (up to 30 cm in height) and bushy varieties everlasting was able to decorate a flower bed or border. This low-growing varieties of star - Class Hot Bikini with bright scarlet with a golden buds. In C. Golden Baby small yellow blossoms. Ts.chereshchaty (H. petiolatum) is grown not for the sake of inflorescences, is a popular plant with greyish hairy leaves are used for edging beds and borders. In Ts.melko sheeted (H. mlcrophyllum) are small, in U. Variegata - green and yellow leaves.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and sunny location.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 cm or 90 cm. The distance of 30 cm at planting.Propagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings podraschivayut at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Godetia.
This easy to grow annual weed culture of sowing seeds in open ground in September or in April, May, seedlings are thinned or transplanted to a permanent place. Abundant, although not for long, flowers large (5-10 cm in diameter) with delicate flowers, twisted petals with a funnel, the flowers are formed at the ends of leafy shoots straight. There is a dwarf, medium and tall varieties, the latter should be tied up to the anvil. All varieties require heavy watering in a drought. Plants do not overfeed.TYPES AND GRADES: In the culture using G.krupnotsvetkovoy hybrids, native to - California. In the middle of the varieties can be grown mixborders Tall Double Mixed or Grace Mixed (height 60 cm), white, pink, orange and red flowers. Sredneroslye varieties, for example, Sybil Sherwood (salmon with a white border, flowers) and Crimson Glow reach a height of 40 cm and the most beautiful semi-double, with wavy petals of flowers - a sort Azalea - flowered Mixed (height 40 cm). At the forefront of the curb or edge of the beds can be grown cultivar Salmon Princess (salmon with cream at the center, flowers) or Dwarf Satin (height 20 cm), with flowers of various colors, flowering earlier than other varieties.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Light to medium density, slightly acidic soil. Full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-60 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in March. Seedlings dive into individual pots and planted in open ground in the middle of May.
Nemesia.
Popular klumbovoe plant. Flowers to 2.5 cm in diameter are the most diverse colors - from pure white to dark purple, be one-, two-or three-color, as well as spots or stripes.Bloom early, but in the dry hot summer can quickly stop flowering. To Nemesio blooming from June until late September, as indicated on the bag with the seeds, you may want to plant it again. In dry weather requires irrigation, after the first waves of flowering stems are pruned ends.Species and varieties: N. nodular type was the source for numerous varieties and hybrids, reaching a height of 25 cm Solid varieties: Blue Gem (pale blue) and the Fire King (red). In the newest varieties, such as KLM or Mello Red and White, the upper lip of corolla - red or blue, and the bottom - white. Many cultivated varieties with variously colored flowers, for example, a popular cultivar Carnival (large flowers), Funfair (bright flowers), Triumph (small flowers), or Sparklers (many bi-and tri-colored flowers).
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained, preferably not limy soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-30 cm distance of 15 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March-April, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Godetia.
This easy to grow annual weed culture of sowing seeds in open ground in September or in April, May, seedlings are thinned or transplanted to a permanent place. Abundant, although not for long, flowers large (5-10 cm in diameter) with delicate flowers, twisted petals with a funnel, the flowers are formed at the ends of leafy shoots straight. There is a dwarf, medium and tall varieties, the latter should be tied up to the anvil. All varieties require heavy watering in a drought. Plants do not overfeed.TYPES AND GRADES: In the culture using G.krupnotsvetkovoy hybrids, native to - California. In the middle of the varieties can be grown mixborders Tall Double Mixed or Grace Mixed (height 60 cm), white, pink, orange and red flowers. Sredneroslye varieties, for example, Sybil Sherwood (salmon with a white border, flowers) and Crimson Glow reach a height of 40 cm and the most beautiful semi-double, with wavy petals of flowers - a sort Azalea - flowered Mixed (height 40 cm). At the forefront of the curb or edge of the beds can be grown cultivar Salmon Princess (salmon with cream at the center, flowers) or Dwarf Satin (height 20 cm), with flowers of various colors, flowering earlier than other varieties.LOCATION AND SOIL: Light to medium density, slightly acidic soil. Full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-60 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in March. Seedlings dive into individual pots and planted in open ground in the middle of May.
Nemesia.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained, preferably not limy soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-30 cm distance of 15 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March-April, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Lotus.
Greenhouse plants, which in recent years have grown in hanging baskets. It has long hung hairy stems with leaves of silver needle, for better tillering ends of stems are pruned from time to time. Lyadvenets referred to as decorative and flowering plants in the greenhouse it blooms with beautiful flowers, in shape resembling a crab claw, but in the open field can flourish only in sheltered from the wind section, and then only in a very warm and sunny summer. When grown on a bed should be regarded as dekorativnolistnoe plant, sometimes forming flowers.Species and varieties: Wild species - L. Berthelot. If you pinch the ends of stalks, the plant can reach a height of 30 cm and a warm summer bloom of dark red flowers.Lyadvenets grow normally in high containers or in hanging baskets, it can also be grown as a groundcover. In Fire Vine varieties of bright orange flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and be sure to sunny places.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 cm distance at landing 20 - 30 cm.Propagation: by cuttings in early summer. In the open ground young plants are planted the following year in late May.
Tropaeolum.
Nasturtiums have long been used as annuals garden climbers and basket plant and allowed them to clamber on the walls and fences, draped their window boxes and tubs, or sheltered slopes. Usually grown nasturtium from seed, which sown in April, once a permanent place. Now this plant is also grown in mass plantings and flower beds in the frame, there are varieties that make up the low bushes, all the flowers which are located above the leaves.TYPES AND GRADES: Grades large N. classified depending on the size of the plant. In climbing nasturtiums stems reach a length of 2.5 m is recommended varieties of Tall Mixed Hybrids (strong-) and Spitfire (orange with red spots). Under polupletistyh nasturtiums (height 30-45 cm), the most notable hybrids with solid line Gleam and variously large semi-double flowers and plush. Dwarf varieties, for example, Tom Thumb, do not exceed 15-25 cm in height, the favorite in this group - a sort of semi-double flowers, Whirlybird without a spur, located on top of the leaves, and the upward rim. Other varieties: Alaska (leaves with white spots), Jewel Mixture (semidouble).Empress of India (dark red), and Peach Melba (yellow with red spots). N. foreign - vine with small yellow flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: sandy soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15 cm-2.4 m distance when planting 15-45 cm.E PROPAGATION: Seeds sown seedlings in February, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Limnanthes.
The success of Impatiens and begonias klumbovoy proves that the world klumbovyh plants also may change. It would seem natural to assume that in the culture of undemanding, reliable and long-blooming plant with beautiful flowers should quickly catch on. Nevertheless limnantes, which has long been included in the catalogs are rarely cultivated. He has a beautiful pinnately dissected leaves, and its many flowers attract insects. The flowers are produced throughout the season, the plant is not afraid to temperature fluctuations. Perhaps the lack of interest in limnantesu because of its yellow and white flowers are not particularly spectacular.Species and varieties: Cultivate only the Vedas - L.Duglasa, originally from California.Widely sprawling low plant with light green dissected leaves are well grown in rock gardens. On top of the lobe is a characteristic white stripe. The plant is undemanding, in a sunny area is almost entirely covered with flowers, it has a pleasant fragrance is not strong.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15 cm distance of 15 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown for a permanent place in March. Seedlings sown the seeds under glass in February or March. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Matricaria.
Varieties with simple inflorescences (white reed flowers, or "petals" around a yellow center) has long given way to classes with 'terry' inflorescence. The plant does not exceed a height of 30 cm, similar to the tiny florets of chrysanthemum blossoms. Daisy is not used for cutting because of the sharp smell of her deeply-dissected leaves, but this colorful plant looks great in a frame or border flower beds, compact, and suitable for growing in a window box or small container.
TYPES AND GRADES: The plant called R. exceptional, or mother's maiden Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum parthenium). Stained inflorescences limited white, yellow or a combination of these two colors. Grade White Star with simple inflorescences, and Aureum variety with golden leaves are rare, "double" varieties are fairly common. Out of sorts with "terry" spherical inflorescences without external series of larger ligule popular cultivar Golden Ball, White Ball and Double White is rarer. The white varieties of the "plush" inflorescences with large marginal flowers: Snow Ball, Snow Puff, Snow Dwarf, Butterball, a pale yellow - Lemon Santana.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 10-30 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Lupinus.
Lupin does not usually grown on beds, and grassy curb. Now on sale annual varieties that are worth trying to grow. Annual lupines are not as high, and they have smaller and less bright than the tall perennial Russell hybrids, inflorescences, but an elegant sort of Pixie Delight can be grown on a small area, and one of the annual lupine red-blue color of bone.Species and varieties: Annual lupines are hybrids of different species, including L. Hartvega (L. hartwegii), L. yellow (L. luteus) and fluffy L. (L. pubescens). Popular cultivar Pixfe Delight (sometimes referred to as Pixie Strain, or Pixy). Also popular cultivar Gallery Mixett. These miniature lupine reach a height of 30-45 cm, they are white or pastel-colored blossoms - both plain and streaked. If you like the color blue, look pochtimyasisty L. (L. subcarnosus), pyramidal inflorescences which are colored an intense blue color. Some are tall perennial lupines, too, can be grown as annuals, such as dwarf varieties, such as grade Lulu.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained, preferably acidic soil. Full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30-75 cm distance of 30-45 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. Before sowing, seeds are soaked. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Penstemon.
It is strange that this is a spectacular plant is not grown along with his cousin - a popular snapdragons. The following modern varieties penstemona - heat-loving annuals, but in areas with warm climates, hardened seedlings can be planted in late April. In contrast, snapdragons, penstemon is no yellow or orange, but he had a large tubular flowers with wide rim, and some of his bicolor varieties are extremely showy.Species and varieties: Penstemon - a rare visitor to the directories. On the beds often grow P. hybrid, sort of Skyline (another name - Hyacinth - flowered), - bushy low plant (height 30-45 cm) with beautiful flowers, completely covering the thick stalks. Variety Bouquet (height 45-60 cm) - a showy plant, in the color of its flowers have all the typical penstemona color. At the highest grade, Monarch (height 75 cm), the most striking bicolor flowers, this variety planted in the parks as separately-growing plant, while the cultivar Skyline klumbovoe used as a plant of the lower level. All varieties can be used in penstemona vase life, but they are short-lived.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURE: Height: 30-75 cm distance when planting 25-45 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in February, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late April in May
Hibiscus.
The idea to grow hibiscus plant klumbovoe as it may seem strange, but in recent years it has become possible to grow seedlings of some varieties of hibiscus from seed. There is a Grandiflora varieties, varieties with flowers of medium size and variegated varieties.Species and varieties: macranthon G.kitayskuyu rose (H. rosa sinensis), which is sold as a potted house plant, in summer you can stand on the street or planted in open ground, the flowers are white, yellow, orange, pink or red. Before you bring the plant into the air, his temper, in September, are entered into the room. The most popular of the hibiscus, which are grown from seed - a hybrid F, Dixie Belle. Seedlings are grown from seed, as seedlings of any other heat-loving annuals klumbovogo, and in June planted in open ground for plants with white, pink and red flowers the size of a saucer. Sort Disco Belle (height 45 cm) - early. Other heat-loving variety, Coppertone, grow larger because of the bronze-purple leaves, in form similar to maple leaves. This is a spectacular plant height of 90 cm can be planted in the center of flower beds. G.troychaty (H. trionum) height of 45-75 cm blooms with white or cream-colored, with a dark center are flowers to 5 cm in diameter. Varieties: Vanilla Ice and Sunnyday.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30-90 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in February. Seedlings podraschivayut at a moderate temperature, and then dive into individual pots. In the open ground seedlings are planted in June.
Violet, Viola, pansy.
If you choose the right varieties, pansies will bloom in your garden from early spring to late autumn. They have no equal in their ability to bloom in early spring. Clear distinction between pansies and other cultivated in the gardens of hybrid violets there, but as a rule, pansies higher, do not form a dense bush, they have larger and more rounded flowers with spots on the petals, shorter pedicels, and they live less than than other hybrid violets, if they are grown as perennials are blooming Pansies from four to six months, they are present in virtually all color except green, the colors - from white to black. In some varieties in the center of the flower has dark spots, creating an illusion painted on the petals of a person, there is also monochromatic and dichromatic species. Faded flowers are regularly removed from the plants, plant protection from slugs, pour in a drought.
Species and varieties: Pansies, or F. Wittrock, represented by a number of varieties.Zimnetsvetuschie varieties are sown in summer, in areas with warm climates, they bloom from November to May, the mass blooming period is early spring. In this group the predominant line of Universal with varieties having lichikoobraznymi, one-color, bicolor, or variously colored flowers. By the Ultima line also includes a diverse variety of color. Grades Delta line is larger than the other zimnetsvetuschie pansies. Varieties of the largest letnetsvetuschey sown in spring, they bloom in the summer and fall. Popular varieties with flowers of various colors. In the variety Majestic Giants are the largest flowers (up to 10 cm in diameter), a sort Clear Crystals Mixed-color flowers of various colors. Some sort of like the old Swiss Giants lichikoobraznymi with flowers, but many prefer varieties with flowers of the same color - orange Forerunner Tangerine, pure blue Azure Blue, velvety, almost black, Black and Orange Padparadja. Widespread line of hybrids and F Imperial Joker (light blue moose with a "face"). In the variety Rippling Waters dark purple flowers with a distinct white border, a sort Jolly Joker showy purple flowers streaked with orange. The flowers are varieties of Romeo and Juliet are painted in various pastel colors, varieties of the line Turbo sown under glass in September, they bloom in spring, early summer. There are dwarf varieties, such as blooming from spring to fall VeJour Blue.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15-20 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown varieties zimnetsvetuschih in June and July in the garden for planting, or in an unheated greenhouse. A permanent place of seedlings planted in the fall. Seeds of summer flowering varieties are sown under glass in February or March, the seedlings are planted outdoors in May.
Eschscholzia.
Extremely easy to propagate by seeds - enough to throw in the autumn or spring in the prepared soil pinch of seeds, and many of them to grow plants from June to September, blooming flowers with silky petals. Branching stems clothed with gray-blue split leaves, flowers swaying in the wind. When growing seedlings seeds are sown in spring, seedlings are planted in open ground quite young. The quality of the flowers depends on soil type and location of the site - on the heavy and fertile soil in partial shade and blooms will be sparse. To prolong flowering, remove faded flowers regularly.TYPES: Light yellow flowers starting E.kaliforniyskoy cover vast areas of California, which because of it called the "Golden West." Garden hybrids have a variety of colors, often nurture colorful varieties: Single Mjied Monarch Art Shades (wavy petals, semi-double) and the Ballerina (wavy or notched petals, semi-double or double). Recently, a sort of Thai Silk, with white stripes on the petals. All upomya nutye varieties, as well as monochrome varieties Alba (white), and Purple Gleam (mauve), reach a height of 30 cm rarer dwarf E.deriistaya (E. caespitosa) Class Sundew (height 15 cm). Queen of monochrome eshsholtsy - Class Dalli, with bright scarlet petals and a yellow center.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Well drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15 - 30 cm distance of 15 cm at plantingBREEDING: Does not like transplanting. When growing seedlings sown in cross exchange under glass in March or April, then the seedlings into individual pots dive. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Nicotiana.
The main advantage of a winged tobacco is not always considered external decoration, and a strong odor, which it exhales after sunset. As a result of the efforts of plant breeders look of this plant has undergone significant changes. Currently the most popular dwarf (less than 30 cm), resistant to adverse weather conditions with the up grade of bright corollas, not closing for a day of flowers. Unfortunately, these plants are largely lost its former flavor.TYPES AND GRADES: Available all is the original form - a winged T. (N. alata) height 90 cm, but more often it is possible to meet the hybrids, especially dwarf (35-45 cm in height), not on the closing day of flowers, the hybrids F, line of Domino. They come in one color - red, white, light green, etc., or variously colored flowers. Other lines of dwarf hybrids of F. - Havana Appleblossom, and Starslijp. Cheaper but lower quality hybrid F2 line Roulette. Nikki - another dwarf (height 30 cm) with a grade variously colored flowers.Line Sensation - a modern tall (height 60-90 cm) hybrids, in which the flowers are not closed for the day. The catalogs can also find varieties of Lime Green (height 75 cm, light green) and the Crimson Rock (height 60 cm, red).
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun or light partial shade.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-90. see the landing distance of 20-45 cmPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Osteospermum.
This plant has recently become very popular, despite the fact that in cloudy weather it blossoms like daisy blossoms are closed. The upper side of ray flowers, or "petals", paler than the lower, in some varieties of the "petals" on the form are the same as the daisy, the varieties with the most beautiful flowers "petals" lozhkovidnye. The plant is for the fans, it blooms well only under certain conditions - on the sunny areas with well-drained soil.TYPES AND GRADES: For several years the most popular cultivar with white Whirlygig top and blue bottom lozhkovidnymi "petals". Other varieties of the same inflorescence: Pink Whirls and Canningtofl John. For classes with the usual "petals" are Dwarf Salmon with bright orange blossoms, and Gaiety, whose inflorescences with a black center are reaching 5 cm in diameter. Grade Starshine does not exceed 30 cm in height, blooms bright pink buds. At grades Port Wine and Tresco Purple purple blossoms, and the varieties Gweek Silver Sparkler variegated leaves. In the variety Buttermilk yellow blossoms.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and need full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 - 60 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Erigeron.
Recently gained popularity as a klumbovoe plant thanks to the emergence of a new line of hybrid Profusion. Among its main advantages is the ability to grow rapidly, forming a drooping branched stems that can be grown in hanging baskets melkolepestnik, as well as in window boxes and in separate containers. Another feature is its melkolepestnika small florets, similar to the daisy florets, which literally covered the plant from June to late October, and change color over time.TYPES: There are many beautiful varieties to grow in mixborders, but Profusion line hybrids grown as annuals klumbovye. Plant height 30 cm, blooms profusely throughout the summer with white top and pink bottom inflorescences with bright yellow center.Over time, turn pink blossoms, and then become pale purple. Brightly colored and varied lines of hybrids and blue Orange Fizz - Azure Beauty line grown as perennials in the herbaceous border.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20 - 30 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in March, the seedlings were kept at a moderate temperature. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Polyanthus.
If you want to create a bright flower in the garden, a carpet, plant pansies or poliantus.This hybrid plant was the source for a number of lovely lines with numerous varieties of flowers to 6.5 cm in diameter, formed at the ends of sturdy stems. In early spring, plants are stuck between the sticks to scare away the birds, the appearance of holes in the leaves spread out around the plant protivosliznevye granules. Poliantus used in planting the lower level, for edging flower beds, etc., sometimes the fall comes the second wave of flowering, but most often in the mid to late May, the plant is transplanted to another location, freeing up beds for annuals.
Species and varieties: AP Online is variable, called volatile Primrose (Primula variabilis), or many-PA (P. polyantha). At grades Line Pacific Giants are the largest flowers, but these plants are bad winter. The most hardy, and at the same time, the colorful, sort lines, Crescendo and Rainbow. The most elegant, red with yellow trim and a golden throat, plant flowers in the line Gold Lace. There is one color, including Green (Chartreuse) class, but most of the catalogs offer a variety of variously colored flowers.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and partial shade light.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 20-30 cm distance of 30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown in April and March. In the open ground seedlings planted in the fall. Poliantus grow from seed is difficult, more reliable to buy seedlings, or divide clumps in September and October.
Datura.
Some of those described in this section of plants can be found in almost every garden, but the dope - a rare plant. Nevertheless, it is worth trying to find it, and then it will reward you a fragrant drooping tubular flowers are 15 cm or more. Keep in mind that all parts of this plant are poisonous and that it is not easy to find a suitable place in the garden.Datura seedlings can be grown from seed, as a normal heat-loving annual weed, and you can buy a pot with the plant and bring it into the room with the onset of cold weather.SPECIES: A popular winter D.dushysty kept in a pot indoors for the summer are planted in open ground. Flowers wide open tubular flowers 15-20 cm in length, height 1.5 m, much bushes flowers are usually white, but in recent years, varieties with pink, orange and yellow flowers. D. magnificent cultivar propagated sememes Cherub, he double yellow flowers with wavy-edged petals. D.belo snow (D.candida), height 90 cm-1, 2 m, are grown from seed or buy young plants in a pot, the adult plant flowers drooping white flowers up to 23 cm D.gibridny (D.hybrida) grade La Fleur Lilac (height 30-45 cm) blooms in mid-summer, fragrant purple flowers up to 10cm
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained garden soil and full sun is not blown.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 30 cm-1, 8 pm Use as a stand-growing plant.Propagation: Cuttings root with difficulty; safer to buy a plant grown in a pot. Seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted when the danger has passed return frosts.
Echium.
It is not quite normal, unlike in other low-growing annual plant for a sunny site with well drained soil. A good bee plant. Stalks with a narrow hairy leaves much branched, numerous, long wilting, upward bell-shaped flowers are produced throughout the summer. Does not require tying. Watering only during drought.TYPES: Source S.podorozhnikovy hails from coastal reaches a height of 90 cm, blue flowers in bloom. In recent years, many varieties with various colored flowers - white, pink, red, mauve and purple. However, the most ornamental varieties with blue flowers.From these sorts of catalogs often offer Blue Bedder; height of 22-30 cm, the flowers are an intense blue color, produced from early summer to autumn. Apart from him, in the catalogs can still find a cultivar Dwarf Mixed (height 20 - 30 cm) with white, pink and blue flowers.
LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil, preferably light or medium. A sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 22 - 30 cm distance of 22 cm at plantingPropagation: As a general rule, seeds are sown for a permanent place in August or April. When growing seedlings seeds are sown in March, then the seedlings into individual pots dive. In the open ground seedlings are planted in May.
Petunia.
Once upon a time looked like a petunia plant with the long, dimly-pink flowers, which are well felt only in areas with warm climates. Now there are varieties of different colors and sizes. All modern varieties are low, with a spectacular funnel flowers which can be monochrome, multi-colored, with wide white border and wavy-edged petals, or striped, like stars, simple or double, and the edges of the petals may be flat or corrugated.Stems may be erect or drooping. Petunias love heat and dryness, in a wet summer they bloom poorly. If possible, buy yet zatsvetshie plants, the ends of the stems when they reach a height of 10-15 cm, the pinch. Spoon around the plants protivosliznevye granules, flowering plants fertilize potassium reniyami convenience.
TYPES AND GRADES: There are four groups of P. Hybrid: many-flowered, large-, and ultra fine melkotsvetkovye petunias. In flowerbeds flowered petunias grow recommend a small (diameter 5 cm), but numerous flowers, which are better than large flowers, wry rain. These are the lines of plants Dwarf Resislo; a newer varieties (eg, line Frenzy) larger flowers. Reliable Carpet and hybrid lines Prlmetime. Some of the many-flowered petunias, for example, plant lines, Celebrity and Mirage, called floribunda petunias.Double-flowered petunia (Delight, Duo Mixed, etc.) with flowers, like carnations flowers are not as reliable as varieties with simple flowers. In large-petunia flowers larger (diameter 10-12 cm), but they form a less compact clumps than the many-flowered petunias, and more affected by rain. Popular varieties of lines Express and Cloud. In line varieties Daddy flowers with distinct veins, a line of sorts ice flowers with a white border.Grade Lavender Storm has a good resistance to rain, the sort Super Cascade arcuate drooping stems. Large double flowers with crimped petals in cultivars Harmony, Pirouette, and Bouquet. Remarkable melkotsvetkovye petunias. Dwarf plants are abundant and Fantasy lines long bloom small flowers. Plants in excess of graceful drooping stems from the great for hanging baskets.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained, preferably light soil and sunny place.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 15-45 cm distance of 20-30 cm at plantingPropagation: Seeds are sown under glass in January-March, not prisypaya soil. Seeds germinate at a temperature of 21-24 ° C. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Perilla.
This plant is used as a focal, planting beds, or in the center of a large container. As kohiyu, it is grown not for the flowers, but because of the beautiful purple throughout the summer leaves. Perilla seeds can be found in specialized catalogs, sometimes planted in parks, but the plant itself in the sale is not seen.
TYPES AND GRADES: In a culture so far the only species - P. fruticosa, which will assess growers who love unusual plants. This is a bushy plant with bronze-purple leaves with serrate margins. In Victorian times, perilla has been in vogue, but now it has become a rare plant. For sale is likely to find a kind laciniata, with the scoring in E leaves, sometimes flowering inflorescences swept pale purple flowers. For a better branching pinch the ends of stalks. In variety crispa (Nankinensis) at the edges of the leaves folded.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 45-60 cm Used as a focal plant.Propagation: Seeds are sown in February-March, the seedlings are kept at moderate temperatures. In the open ground seedlings are planted in late May.
Plumbago.
Svinchatku sometimes considered too delicate for the open ground plants, but this hothouse vines planted in the summer can be the flower bed, where it is grown as a stand-growing plant, or in a container. In itself, the plant is not very decorative, its bare stems require tying to the support. Famous for svinchatka unusual sky-blue color of its tubular corolla with stellate flowers, gathered in large inflorescences.TYPES AND GRADES: In a culture only species - S. Cape, which is sometimes called Ushkova S. (P. auricuiata) It can be grown as an annual weed thermophilic, sowing the seeds under glass in January and planting seedlings in open ground after danger has passed Return frost. Flowering occurs in late summer. Reliable, however, to buy in the store and adult plant in June, after hardening, plant it in the open ground, and before frost dig up and put them in the room. Shorten old stems in spring, summer, plants are planted in the garden again. Variety alba, with white flowers do not grow.LOCATION AND SOIL: Any well-drained soil and need full sun.FEATURES OF GROWTH AND CULTURE: Height 90 cm-1 m cultivated as a stand-growing plant.Propagation: Acquired in a pot plant is planted in open ground in June and July.
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