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In the process of registering a land plot, it is practically impossible to do without ornamental shrubs, which can quite harmoniously fit into any composition, and in the future will attract enthusiastic glances. When choosing ornamental plants, many summer residents put in the first place not an attractive appearance, but the unpretentiousness of the culture to care and cultivation. It is the vesicle Darts Gold that is considered such a variety. A distinctive feature is the fact that it is easy to care for, in addition, it has a rather attractive appearance, as a result of which many landscape designers prefer to use it.
Description of the vesicle Darts Gold
Vine-leaved bovine (physocarpus opulifolius Dart's Gold) is a deciduous, fast-growing shrub with sprawling and at the same time drooping shoots that are able to create a crown in the form of a ball. A distinctive feature of the Darts Gold vesicle is a rapid growth process, due to which the annual growth is about 40 cm in height. An adult bush is able to stretch up to 1.5 m on average.
The leaves have a decorative appearance, they are densely enough, as a result of which the shrub appears to be compact. The color of the leaf plate, as a rule, depends entirely on the season. In the first half of summer, the leaves are light yellow, gradually the color becomes lime, by the end of autumn you can observe the appearance of golden leaves on the Darts Gold bladder.
Bubble garden Darts Gold in landscape design
Due to the presence of a chic and spreading crown, the Darts Gold bubblegel will look great in a single planting. Often this type of culture is used for zoning a land plot or as a beautiful hedge. If necessary, the Darts Gold bladder can be planted in groups, but in this case it is necessary to observe the distance between the bushes of 45 cm.
Conditions for growing bladderworm Darts Gold
In order for the Darts Gold variety bubblegum to please with its attractive appearance for many years, it is necessary to provide suitable growing conditions. For these purposes, it is worthwhile to approach the choice of a land plot as responsibly as possible:
- despite the fact that the vesicle is an unpretentious crop and is able to grow in any light, it is still recommended to choose an area that is in the shade. This choice is primarily due to the fact that decorative qualities will be lost under the influence of direct sunlight. Moreover, if there is little light, the leaves will become dull;
- Darts Gold bladder can grow even on poor and depleted soils, but if you plan to grow chic and beautiful bushes that will have abundant and lush flowering, then the soil will have to be regularly enriched - fertilizing and fertilizing;
- for group planting, the distance between the rows should be 35 cm, and in a row - 45 cm;
- if you use molding pruning, you can get a rectangular hedge.
It is best to purchase planting material in nurseries with a closed root system.
Planting and caring for the vesicle Darts Gold
According to the description, the bladderworm Darts Gold is a fairly unpretentious crop. However, if you want to have chic bushes with a lush crown on the site, then elementary agrotechnical standards must be followed. Thus, in order to obtain abundant flowering and a lush crown, it will be necessary to apply fertilizers and timely prune the shrub. Also, do not forget about the irrigation system and the shelter of the Darts Gold vesicle for the winter.
Landing site preparation
If you plan to grow the Darts Gold variety on your land plot, then you should understand that it is important not only to correctly carry out the process of planting and preparation of planting material, but also to prepare the land plot. After selecting a site, it is recommended to first dig it up. If there is a weed, then it is completely removed along with the root system. Often the soil is poor, then fertilization will be required. Only after that you can start preparing the pits and the drainage layer.
Landing rules
Everyone, even a beginner in this business, will be able to plant a bladder of the Darts Gold variety. In this case, you will need to adhere to the following step-by-step work algorithm:
- The first step is to prepare a landing pit - it must be large and roomy. In the prepared hole, the root system of the plant should fit together with a lump of soil, as a result of which the size should not be less than 50 cm.
- It is recommended to prepare the landing pit several weeks before the expected moment of disembarkation in open ground. There must be a drainage layer at the bottom of the pit. For these purposes, broken brick, pebbles are excellent, only after that a layer of humus is poured on top.
- It is worthwhile to carry out planting work as carefully as possible, it is necessary to ensure that the container with the Darts Gold vesicle and the earthen lump does not tip over. The depth of the root should be about 5 cm, the root collar must be above ground level, it is not recommended to fill it up.
- In order for the rooting process to pass as quickly as possible, a small amount of the rooting agent is added to the water during irrigation.
After the planting material has been planted and abundantly watered, it is necessary to mulch the near-trunk circle. Humus and peat are perfect for these purposes. This approach will allow you to retain moisture for as long as possible, since the evaporation process will be slow.
Watering and feeding
In order for the bladderwort of the Darts Gold variety to actively grow and please with its appearance, it must be fertilized and properly watered during the growth process. Fertilizers are applied several times throughout the year - in spring and autumn.
Spring feeding, as a rule, falls on the period of the formation of the vegetative mass, at the moment when the first buds begin to bloom on the shoots. It was during this period of time that the vesicle of the Darts Gold variety needs fertilizers, which are based on a large amount of nitrogen. Organic fertilizers can be used as fertilizers, namely mullein infusion.
This infusion is recommended to be prepared according to the following scheme: take 10 liters of clean water. Add to it 500 g of mullein or bird droppings, 1 tbsp. l. urea, 1 tbsp. l. ammonium nitrate. The resulting infusion is poured under the root from the amount of 15 liters for each bush.
In the autumn period after flowering is completed, it will be necessary to fertilize with nitroammophos. For these purposes, add 2 tbsp for 10 liters of water. l. preparation and water the bladderworm Darts Gold.
As for watering, it should be regular, but moderate.In the event that there is a drought in the summer, you will need to water the Darts Gold bladder twice weekly. In this case, about 40 liters of water should be spent on each bush.
Pruning
A beautiful crown directly depends on the high-quality and timely pruning of the Darts Gold vesicle. In order for the crown to acquire an attractive appearance, it is recommended to carry out pruning work in the spring until the moment when the buds begin to swell, or in the fall when growth stops. All thin stems at the very base of the bush are removed. Ultimately, there should be about 5-6 of the most powerful branches. Thanks to this procedure, the upper buds begin to grow quite quickly, as a result of which new branches appear.
It is also worth understanding that in addition to the formation of the crown, pruning is also carried out in order to rejuvenate the shrub. In the process of sanitary pruning, all old, dry and diseased shoots are removed. All work should be carried out in the spring or autumn before preparing for winter.
Preparing for winter
Bubble garden Darts Gold is a rather attractive culture, the beauty of which is fully revealed in late autumn, at the moment when the foliage becomes a golden hue, almost bronze. Since the plant tolerates low temperature conditions well enough, it will decorate the site with its appearance before the onset of the first frost.
As practice shows, the branches tolerate frost well, however, young shoots and unripe buds can freeze quite easily. It is for this reason that many experienced gardeners recommend covering the Darts Gold bubble for the winter.
Before proceeding with the preparation, it is necessary to prune, the trunk circle is mulched, peat is excellent for these purposes, the layer of which should be about 7 cm. And to cover the bushes, spruce branches and plastic wrap are used.
Reproduction of the bladderworm of the Kalinolistny Dart's Gold
Reproduction of the vesicle Darts Gold can be done in several ways:
- layering - in the spring;
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush.
In practice, it is easiest and also faster to propagate the culture by dividing the bush. Each option has its own advantages and features, as a result of which gardeners will be able to choose a suitable breeding method for themselves.
Diseases and pests
The main advantage of the Darts Gold cultivar is, first of all, a high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests, but on condition that the irrigation system is established as correctly as possible. The main problem that many gardeners have to face quite often is leaf chlorosis. With this disease, the leaf plate begins to turn yellow, and after a while it dries up. The cause of this ailment is a large amount of moisture, as well as a deficiency in the soil of nitrogen, magnesium and iron. In order for the plant to acquire its original appearance, the Darts Gold vesicle is watered with antichlorosis or sprayed with iron chelate.
Conclusion
Bubble garden Darts Gold is an unpretentious and at the same time quite attractive culture. He is preferred not only by gardeners, but also by experienced designers.
