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Finger-lobed buzulnik (lat.Ligularia x palmatiloba) is a perennial from the Astrov family, also called palmate. This plant is flowering and is used in landscape design. It is planted in open ground with seeds or seedlings. Care should be comprehensive.
Description of the species
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is one of the largest representatives of its genus. The bush can reach 1.8 m in height and 0.9-1 m in diameter. The main characteristics of a perennial:
- powerful bush;
- peduncles up to 1.5-1.8 m;
- large lower leaf plates with a rounded shape and deep lobes;
- loose inflorescences-baskets of the vertical racemose type;
- flowers are yellow;
- profuse flowering, falls in July-August and lasts 25-30 days;
- fruit - achene with a tuft;
- winter hardiness zone 4, the plant survives frosts well down to -30-34 ° C.
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is able to grow in one place up to 20 years. It is recommended to divide and replant the bush every 5 years.
Application in landscape design
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is used in single and group plantings. It can be planted along fences, walls of houses and other buildings. The plant serves as an excellent background, masks the imperfections of vertical surfaces.
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is planted under trees, filling empty spaces with it
The plant thrives on water. On the shore, it can be planted with other perennials:
- astilbe;
- marsh spurge;
- tall marsh irises;
- snake highlander;
- willow loosestrife;
- palm-leaved (Muskingumen) sedge.
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is high, therefore in flower beds it is planted in the center or in the background. The plant is well suited for mixborders - in this case, it is effective to plant a soft cuff in the foreground, the height of which does not exceed 0.5 m.
Buzulnik palchatolopastny and other representatives of this species look good in single plantings on the lawn, creating accents on it
Breeding features
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is a perennial, therefore it can be propagated not only by seeds, but also by dividing the bush. Both methods are simple.
You can collect the seeds yourself. To do this, you need to select the inflorescences and tie them with gauze. Remove the material after drying. It remains to dry the seeds on paper and put them in bags from it.
You can divide the bush at any time during the spring-autumn period. It is better to plan such an event in the spring, when the plant is actively developing. You can dig out the bush not entirely, but only part of it, separating it with a shovel.
The further algorithm is as follows:
- Rinse the separated part of the bush in water.
- Divide it into parts so that each has a bud of growth. Use a sharp knife for this, cut the sections with charcoal or potassium permanganate.
- Plant the cuttings on a pre-prepared area, the land must be dug up and fertilized. The buds are above the surface by a maximum of 3-5 cm.
Planting and leaving
For the successful cultivation of palchatolopastny buzulnik, it is important to choose the right place, plant it at a certain time and provide proper care.An integrated approach is needed.
Recommended timing
Planting times depend on the chosen method and region. If you plant a plant with seeds in open ground, then work is carried out when the threat of frost has passed. This is usually the end of spring.
Buzulnik can be planted with seedlings. They begin to grow it in March.
Self-collected seeds can be planted in late autumn when the cold comes. If you do this on warm days, the material will germinate and die.
Site selection and soil preparation
Finger-lobed Buzulnik is a shade-loving plant. It is good to plant it under trees, in places shaded by various buildings, a fence. The plant feels great near water bodies, since it is moisture-loving.
If the bush grows in a sunny place, then it is important to water it regularly.
The correct soil is important for the successful cultivation of palm-lobed buzulnik:
- high humus content;
- good hydration;
- acidity level 5.6-7.8 pH;
- light soil, loam is recommended.
The plant is unpretentious, therefore it will take root well even on heavy clay soil. The poor soil must be fertilized before planting. You can fill the planting holes with fertile soil.
Landing algorithm
If you plan to plant with seeds, then first they must be kept for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate. Stratification can be done in the spring. In the fall, such a measure is not needed.
For spring planting with seeds, proceed as follows:
- Dig up and level the site.
- Spill soil, wait for moisture to be absorbed.
- Make grooves or holes 1 cm deep.
- Distribute seeds, sprinkle with earth.
- Moisten the area regularly until seedlings appear. The earth should not dry out.
- Provide shade for plantings during the daytime.
In the fall, seeds are planted using the same algorithm. In the cold period, they undergo natural stratification. For the winter, the crops must be covered so that they do not freeze.
If you plan to plant a buzulnik with seedlings, the algorithm is as follows:
- In January, wrap the seeds in a damp cloth, place in a bag and refrigerate.
- In March, prepare a container for seedlings and soil, you can use a ready-made mixture or take soil from the garden.
- Sow seeds into moist soil.
- Organize a transparent shelter. After the emergence of shoots, remove it.
It is better not to dive the seedlings of the buzulnik, but simply to thin out. Care consists in regular moisturizing and feeding once every 2 weeks.
Watering and feeding schedule
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is a moisture-loving plant, therefore it needs regular watering. He should be moderate. During dry periods, the plant must be watered abundantly.
If the bushes grow in a windy place, tying may be necessary.
Buzulnik is usually fed twice - in early spring and autumn. At the beginning of the season, the plant needs nitrogen fertilization. They are introduced by the method of scattering.
Buzulnik palchatolobastny responds well to chelated fertilizers for decorative deciduous plants. They are brought in by the foliar method.
In the fall, it is recommended to add half a bucket of humus under the bush. Fertilizer should not get onto the roots.
Loosening and mulching
For good aeration, the soil must be loosened regularly. This should be done after watering and rains. Large weeds can be removed at the same time.
In order to have less weeds and no crust on the soil, mulching is necessary. They make it with peat, straw, sawdust, pine needles, tree bark.
Pruning
Buzulnik palchatolobastny cut is optional. It is necessary to get rid of wilted inflorescences so that they do not spoil the beauty of the leaves of the plant.
Preparing for winter
Buzulnik palchatolobastny before winter must be cut at the root. They do this when the first frosts come.
Buzulnik survives frosts well, but still it is worth mulching it for the winter. It is good to use needles, tree bark for this.Such a measure will help the plant not only in severe cold weather, but also with insufficient snow cover.
Diseases and pests
Buzulnik is little susceptible to disease and is rarely affected by pests. One of his possible problems is powdery mildew. The disease is fungal, expressed by a white bloom on the leaves. To combat it, fungicides are used - Fitosporin, Topaz. Copper sulfate is effective.
To prevent powdery mildew, it is necessary to burn plant residues, cut off diseased shoots
Of the pests, the buzulnik often suffers from slugs. They can be harvested by hand - they do it early in the morning or after rain. The poison for slugs is metaldehyde. We need a preparation in granules with a concentration of 5%. It is enough to scatter it on the ground.
To prevent slugs, you need to regularly get rid of weeds and burn plant residues
Conclusion
Buzulnik palchatolobastny is an unpretentious perennial that can be used in single and group plantings. It is easy to plant with seeds or seedlings, propagate by dividing the bush. Care should be comprehensive, regular watering is required.
