Ryabchik is a perennial plant from the family of lilac. In the flowering period it is a truly magnificent sight, which will adorn any garden. In height it can grow up to 1 m. Ryabchik (flower) can be of several types: imperial, chess, radde, Russian. The largest species, as you can guess by the majestic name, is the imperial form - its height is about 1 m, the short one is a chess tree - no more than 50 cm. A little higher the Russian hazel grouse - 60 cm, and the radda grows to 80-90 cm. This plant multiplies Vegetatively (with the help of bulbs) or seeds.
Flower of the hazel grouse
How to identify hazel grouse (flower)? This bulbous plant, which has an unpleasant repulsive odor, its buds consist of broad fleshy scales, large-flowered, dangling. Can be blossomed one by one or inflorescences - racemose or umbelliform at the top of the stem. They have the shape of a bell or a cylinder, they can also be cuber-shaped. The hazel grouse begins to bloom, as a rule, in the spring - from April - and can please its blossoming buds until June. The duration and month depend on the climate in which the flower grows.
Garden plant - planting and care
Ryabchik is one of the most beautiful garden plants, but there are also negative sides to it - this is not its most charming aroma. However, it is believed that his unpleasant odor helps to deter rodents. Flowers grouse care requires timely, but if you miss something out of sight, nothing terrible with the plant will not happen. Since this is not the most whimsical kind, it can grow both in the sun and in the penumbra. However, for planting it is better to prepare fertile soil. Avoid planting in lowlands, where the humidity of the earth is high. It must be remembered that the grouse flower requires careful attention - 2 times it is necessary to feed the plant with mineral fertilizer during the growing season. Nutrition for him is simply necessary. The hazel grouse is quite resistant to diseases. If this exquisite garden plant is subjected to pest or disease attack, mandatory treatment with insecticides and fungicides is necessary. By the beginning of July (the first decade), when the hazel grouse (flower) loses its appeal, it is necessary to prune its entire upper part, leaving only bulbs in the ground. By the end of July, when the leaves die completely, the bulbs must be excavated. They are divided every 3-4 years. Plant them only in late August - early September. Prior to this, they should be stored in a dry, well ventilated room. When disembarking the bottom of dug holes, it is recommended to fill up with large river sand - this will prevent rotting of the bulbs. Pits need to be excavated in depth of 15-20 cm for tall species and 10-12 cm for undersized ones. When planting it is important to handle the bulbs carefully, as they are easy to damage. The second way of planting
Another way to plant hazel grouses is seeds. This option allows you to plant flowers on a larger scale, but you will not be happy at once with its beauty. Seeds, as a rule, are planted immediately after harvesting, it occurs in the summer. The first shoots will ascend only the next year, and this wonderful flower will blossom on the 4th-5th year after the landing. The hazel grouse is planted on lawns, in flower gardens and parks. Also in some areas hazel grouse (flower) grows independently in a wild way.