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Selecting the right kind of ornamental plant for your site is the key to a balanced and beautiful garden. Badan Galina Serova differs from her counterparts in the bright color of the leaves and a rather early flowering period. Ease of care and agricultural technology will allow even novice gardeners to easily grow it.
Description
Badan Galina Serova is the only representative of its kind with a multi-colored leaf color. On a green leaf blade, yellowish-white blotches are unevenly scattered. The variegated color of badan is explained by the result of crossing several varieties. In one place, the bush can grow up to 8-10 years without transplanting.
A feature of this variety of badan is the two-color color of the leaves.
The height of an adult bergamo reaches 30-40 cm with a crown diameter of 40 cm. The beginning of flowering occurs quite early - in late April or early May, depending on the climatic situation. The elongated peduncle of a red plant reaches 40 cm in length. Badan flowers are mauve, form small panicles.
Hybrid history
The variety got its name in honor of the Siberian researcher and breeder G. Serova. This type of badan was developed on the basis of maternal Asian varieties, taking into account the specifics of the climatic zone. The resulting plant as a result has a 4 class of winter hardiness, which means that there are almost no problems with wintering at temperatures down to -34 degrees.
Galina Serova easily tolerates the hot summers of the sharply continental climate. Badan is quite patient with minor droughts; with sufficient drainage, it easily survives prolonged rains.
Growing from seeds
Given the hybrid origin of perennials, one of the most popular breeding methods is to plant seeds. Long-term studies have shown an excellent percentage of germination of the planting material of G. Serova. The only problem for a novice gardener may be mandatory preliminary stratification - the process of long-term keeping of badan seeds at low temperatures. The algorithm for breeding Galina Serova with seeds consists of the following stages:
- At the beginning of December, pots are prepared with a rich soil mixture. It is best to purchase land from hardware stores. The seeds are buried in the soil by 2-3 cm, planting up to 10 seeds for each small pot. The containers are refrigerated for 3 months at temperatures up to 4-5 degrees.
- In early March, the containers are rearranged on the windowsill in a room with a stable temperature of 18-20 degrees. The first shoots will appear in 3 weeks. They must be thinned out with scissors, removing the weakest and stunted sprouts.
- A month after germination, the berry sprouts are stopped by planting them in separate peat pots.
Badan variety G. Serov is characterized by excellent seed germination
As soon as the height of Galina Serova's seedlings reaches 15 cm, they begin to harden - they are taken out for several minutes in the open air. Gradually, the time of such walks is increased so that the plant is fully accustomed to the environment.
How and when to plant in open ground
In order for any plant to quickly take root in a new place, it is necessary to clearly observe a few simple requirements. First, you need to clearly choose the time of planting badan in open ground.It's also important to choose the right spot on your backyard. Finally, the planting technology should be observed and the groundbait necessary for the first time should be added.
A prerequisite for transplanting Galina Serov's badan into open ground is to establish a stable night temperature of at least 12 degrees. In the climatic conditions of the Siberian region, such a period begins in the first decan of June. In warmer areas, the seedling is rooted in the second or third decade of May.
Site selection and preparation
The right planting site provides the plant with the right amount of sun. The Galina Serova variety is not light-loving, so it is better to root it in the shade or partial shade. The ideal location would be the north side of the house or garage. Badan feels great in the shade of larger ornamental plants.
Pits for seedlings are prepared in advance - 2-3 weeks before planting in open ground. The diameter of the planting holes is about 20 cm, the depth is no more than 10 cm.The distance between the holes should be at least 30-40 cm.
Planting stages
Galina Serova is quite demanding on soil drainage. The soil should be light and loose. A 2-centimeter layer of small pebbles or broken brick is poured onto the bottom of each planting pit. Such a layer will allow the plant to retain moisture in the future and be less dependent on the vagaries of the weather.
The soil around the berry is abundantly mulched with small pebbles or sawdust
The seedlings are rooted in a new place along with a lump of earth from individual pots. The planting is carried out so that the root collar of the berry is 1 cm below the soil level. The planting pits are filled with loose soil and immediately mulch the trunks to protect the roots.
Watering and feeding
Regular introduction of nutrients is the key to the health of the berry and its active vegetation. The first watering of G. Serova is carried out immediately after planting in open ground. Up to 5 liters of settled warm water is poured under each bush. To accelerate the engraftment of badan, you can use special growth activators - Kornevin and similar preparations. Further watering is carried out when the soil around the plantings dries up.
As a top dressing for badan, it is recommended to introduce complex preparations according to the instructions from the breeder. Potash fertilizers are applied in autumn. In the spring, immediately after the snow melts, flower beds are fed with organic compounds - mullein and bird droppings.
Diseases and pests
Given the hybrid origin of Galina Serova, it is easy to guess that the breeders tried to make the plant as immune as possible to most diseases of related species. This type of bergenia is practically not susceptible to fungal diseases. He also has good immunity from traditional flower garden pests - slobbery pennies and nematodes.
The only serious problem for a novice grower can be garden slugs and ordinary snails. Most often they start in too thick berry plantings. They are also attracted to old, blackened leaves. To get rid of garden pests, you just need to periodically thin out the plantings and remove dead shoots.
Pruning
Taking into account the rather miniature size of an adult plant, the badan Galina Serova does not need traditional types of pruning - sanitary and formative. The only time when it is necessary to cut off a part of the plant is the period after the end of flowering. If there is no goal for the gardener to collect seeds for planting, the peduncle is cut off under the base already in June.
Preparing for winter
Taking into account the excellent indicators of winter hardiness of the G. Serov variety of badan, you do not need to worry about the preservation of its vegetation processes even in the most severe frosts. The plant can easily endure a temperature drop down to -34 degrees.
In the case of cold winters with little snow, it is necessary to create an additional layer of mulch in order to preserve the root system of Badan Galina Serova. Coniferous sawdust, peat or spruce needles are suitable for him.
Reproduction
Over time, the appetites of flower growers increase, they increase the area of planting of ornamental plants. Given the rather high prices in supermarkets for planting material, it is recommended to reproduce the berry Galina Serova on your own. The most popular methods include:
- dividing the bush;
- cuttings;
- collection of seeds for further planting.
The most popular way to propagate badan is by dividing the root system.
The most popular way to breed badan Galina Serova is the first method. It involves breaking up the root system of an adult plant into 5-6 parts with their subsequent planting in open ground. This allows not only to save on planting material, but also to rejuvenate the perennial.
Conclusion
Badan Galina Serova captivates with its two-color crown and simplicity of agricultural technology. Even an inexperienced gardener will be able to set up a luxurious flower garden by following simple tips for caring for a plant, which every year is becoming more and more popular both among summer residents and among professional landscape designers.
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