Rudbeckia - flower sun in the garden. Planting and care features
Perhaps every housewife knows a bright and sunny flower called rudbeckia.
Many flower growers were captivated by the plant’s attractive appearance and undemanding nature.
A bright, sunny and incredibly fragrant flower will surely delight any flowerbed with its presence. Talk further about the rules of planting and caring for the plant.
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Features of rudbeckia. How to plant a plant correctly
Surely everyone had the honor of seeing rudbeckia blooming. The plant belongs to the Astrov family; today botanists number about 40 species of plants of the genus Rudbeckia.
The stem of the plant is straight and tall, the stem is long, the flower can reach a height of 40-70 centimeters. The inflorescence is collected in a basket; the colors of rudbeckia can be very diverse: yellow, bright orange, orange-red, etc.
Rudbeckia is a perennial plant, but there are also annuals. The plant can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or using harvested seeds.
Since this plant is not whimsical, both methods of propagation are considered advantageous and will certainly bring a positive, “blooming” result.
It was already written above that the “sunny flower” does not require special attention.The plant will take root well if planted on clay soils, but it is very important to ensure sufficient sunlight and optimal moisture levels.
Stages of planting rudbeckia seeds:
- Prepare a landing site. To do this, loosen the soil with a shovel or fork.
- It’s good if you managed to fertilize the soil before planting; if not, then dare to do it. Cow humus is suitable as a fertilizer.
- Using a hoe, dig small holes 5-7 centimeters deep.
- Moisten the soil with plenty of water. Cover the seeds.
- Cover the rudbeckia seeds with soil and lightly compact the planting site.
If you propagate the plant using the root method, separate the required number of rudbeckia roots, dig a hole of the required diameter, stick in the rhizomes and tamp them well with soil.
Remember that you can plant rudbeckia seeds in early spring; April is the most suitable time for planting a “sunny flower”.
If you want to propagate the plant by root method, then start seating in mid-September.
So, we were able to find out that the planting process is no different from that for most plants. Rudbeckia is not fussy in choosing soil, but it requires exposure to sunlight and moderate watering.
How to care for the “sunny flower”?
If you have just started growing garden flowers, then rudbeckia will be a pleasant find for you.
The video is dedicated to the rudbeckia flower:
Not only does the plant almost always sprout, it also does not require special attention and care. Rudbeckia flowers will delight the hostess with long and fragrant flowering.
What does caring for rudbeckia include?
Moderate watering.It is worth noting that rudbeckia is a moisture-loving plant, however, it will not tolerate excessive watering.
It is better to water the flower in the evening. It is better to start the next watering when the soil is completely dry.
Light. The information has already been indicated above that rudbeckia is a light-loving plant, so the planting site should be well lit.
Also try not to disturb the flower by strong winds - the trunk of the plant is very fragile, which can lead to damage to the rudbeckia.
Fertilizers. There is no need to fertilize the “sunny flower”. You can apply fertilizer before planting, but you should not apply it during growth and flowering.
If you notice that the flower has stopped developing, you can apply special fertilizer for flowering plants. You can purchase the product at any flower shop.
Trimming. When caring for the plant, do not forget about pruning the flower. Trimming dry branches will not only help tidy up the aesthetic appearance of rudbeckia, but also prolong its flowering. Do not feel sorry for the plant; if you see a dried flower, cut it off.
In late autumn, when rudbeckia begins to gradually dry out, collect its seeds and plant them next year. In order to preserve all the properties of the seeds, place them on a clean sheet of paper, so that excess moisture will leave the seeds.
Having prepared the seeds, pour them into a clean, dry jar. Seeds should be stored in a dark place, out of direct sunlight.
That's how he is"sunny flower» rudbeckia. We managed to find out that the main feature of the plant is its long, persistent flowering and unpretentiousness towards its own person.
If you are a beginner and don’t know which plant to start with, then opt for rudbeckia: you are guaranteed an exquisite aroma and aesthetic appearance.
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