Pelargonium happy appleblossom rosebud, what are its features, how to grow

Rosebud varieties pelargonium They are decorated with double flowers, the appearance of which resembles roses. The interest of flower growers in them has not waned for a long time. Rosaceous varieties are found among ivy-leaved and zonal pelargoniums. The decorativeness of the presented hybrids is simply off the charts; the lush inflorescences look like miniature bouquets of small roses.

The article will introduce you to rosaceous pelargoniums, methods of propagation, and several varieties of this plant that can become the pearl of a winter garden.

Content:

1. Pelargoniums
2. Reproduction methods
3. Varieties of rosebud pelargoniums

Pelargoniums

All types of this plant are distinguished by rapid growth, long and abundant flowering, a pleasant, slightly spicy aroma of foliage, which, in addition to everything else, repels insects.

The plants described below are most widespread.

Zonal pelargonium

It is a herbaceous-type subshrub, growing up to almost a meter in height, having partially colored, slightly fluffy decorative leaves and sessile flowers collected in lush umbels.

Data kinds This name was given due to the color of the leaf plate. Depending on the variety, it changes and has contrastingly colored edges. Plants when planted outdoors flower bed They delight with their flowering all summer until late autumn.

Before the onset of cold weather, it is dug up and trimmed. Store in a bright room at a temperature of about 14 degrees Celsius.

Pelargonium royal

Its bush has a compact structure. Umbrellas with flowers of these types rise slightly above the leaves. Often during flowering, the foliage is hidden by the blossoming buds. The bush becomes like a flowering ball.

These are large-flowered species - their inflorescences are sometimes up to 14 centimeters in diameter. Flowers have a variety of shapes and colors. They often combine two or more colors. The leaf blade is rough with jagged edges.

Pelargonium ampelous

It will wonderfully decorate a hanging garden, terrace, balcony, or any open area. Spectacular look ampelous The varieties are given their long, up to one meter, flexible stems with smooth, five-lobed, variegated or green leaves.

A striking representative of this species is ivy-leaved pelargonium, which received this name for its resemblance to ivy. Its flowers are star-shaped, located on fairly long peduncles, which are collected in umbrellas about 9 centimeters in diameter.

Pelargoniums bloom in both single and double flowers. They have a wide range of colors from white to purple. It is not uncommon for flowers to have a two-tone or fragmented color, with corrugated or wavy petals. It all depends on the variety.

Reproduction methods

Geranium appleblossom and not only it can be grown from seeds:

• the plant has fairly large seeds. They need to be planted each in a separate cup;
• the seeds must be buried 0.5-1 centimeter;
• To save space, seeds can be planted in containers and then planted. With this method of planting, the distance between the seeds should be at least two centimeters;
• universal type soil intended for indoor crops is suitable;
• It is recommended to place the seeds in a growth stimulator for a couple of hours before planting, which will help the seeds to sprout faster and produce vigorous shoots;
• for germination seedlings you need good lighting and a comfortable temperature - 20-22 degrees.

The emerging seedlings must be watered from time to time, and the temperature in the room where they are located should be the same as when germination of seeds. After 2-3 true leaves appear, the seedlings must be replanted.

There is an opinion that grown from seed pelargonium, will delight you with lush flowering, throwing out up to thirty buds.

Seedlings are planted in a permanent pot when they reach a height of almost 12 centimeters.

In addition, appleblossom pelargonium can be grown by rooting cuttings:

• propagation in this way is carried out in March;
• take cuttings about seven centimeters long, so that they have 3-2 internodes;
• treat the cut of the cutting with crushed activated carbon;
• if you take soil from a personal plot, it requires disinfection;
• plant the cuttings in a moistened substrate;
• cover the cutting with a jar or cut plastic bottle;
• to prevent rotting of the cuttings, they should not be overheated; the temperature should be about 23 degrees;
• water the soil moderately;
• in 1.5-3 weeks the cutting will take root.

You can also put the cutting in water, only then, when it gives roots, plant it in a pot.

Varieties of rosebud pelargoniums

Variety Exotica Appleblossom Rosebund

Variety of Rosaceae pelargoniums.

It is characterized by fairly compact bushes, blooms in large, dense inflorescences, and does not fade for a long time. The shape of the flowers resembles roses. The flowers have a soft creamy color with a slight soft pink blush.

Variety Horizon Star

Refers to zonal pelargoniums.

The bush is compact. A hybrid with large simple flowers, the diameter of which is about 4 centimeters. White-pink, with a red-coral eye in the center, a flower with a coral-colored border along the edge of the petals, reminiscent of a phlox flower.

Blooms early and abundantly. The bush is decorated with umbrellas of large inflorescences. The foliage is colored bright green.

Variety PAC Viva Rosita

Gained popularity among flower growers.

Compact bush plants, produces many shoots for a long time and blooms profusely. The inflorescence contains up to 20 double flowers. The diameter of one flower is up to 6 centimeters, which are colored red-crimson.

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