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A member of the Rosaceae family - Blunt Burnet grows in the wild, where it is easily recognizable by its pink cone spikelets. The plant has long been cultivated, it is used to decorate flower beds and lawns. The name "burnet" was given to the herb for its hemostatic properties.
Botanical description of the species
Under natural conditions, the blunt burnet grows in temperate climates - in North America and Eurasia. The grass grows well and quickly in coastal areas, in the forest, at the foot of the mountains, forming impenetrable thickets.
Blunt Burnet is a perennial, herbaceous, rhizomatous plant. Its stems are weakly branching, their height reaches 1 m.In the period of flowering, the coverage of the bush reaches 0.6 m.
Leaves are unpaired, attached to the shoots with petioles. In the lower part of the burnet, there are more dull leaves, they form a large rosette. The leaf plate is small, complex, consists of 3 parts, each of which is inversely ovoid or heart-shaped, the edges are carved, the color is bright green. On the surface of the leaf, you can see an openwork, vegetable mesh. Until the formation of inflorescences, the green part of the culture is decorative in itself.
According to the description and photo, Blunt Burnet is a rather interesting plant, the inflorescences of which resemble a brush, elongated, narrow cones, colored alder earrings. In different types of burnet, the color of the inflorescences can be pale pink, lilac, purple, burgundy.
Blunt Burnet grows rapidly, filling all corners of the garden
Blossoming Burnet blunt begins at the end of July, lasts about 65 days. The flower is a large spikelet-brush up to 3 cm long. It is bright pink or pale lilac in color, is located on drooping stems, itself is framed by long thin hairs, similar to a downy. As the flowering progresses, the color of the spikelet turns pale. There is another variety of Obtuz Burnet, Alba, this plant has a fluffy white cone.
The rhizome is thickened, lignified, superficial, covered with cracked bark of a dark brown color. The root processes of the blunt burnet lie in the soil horizontally or diagonally, their length does not exceed 12 cm. There are many fibrous processes on a thick root.
Application in landscape design
Blunt Burnet is an ideal plant for rock gardens, mixborders, flower beds in a natural style. The crop looks good against a green lawn with curbs in the background. In the photo of landscape designs, you can often see that large bushes of blunt burnet are used as a decorative frame for paths. The plant looks good in group plantings in the center of the lawn.
The culture develops well and grows near water bodies, fits perfectly into the landscape of an artificially created aquatic environment
Blunt burnet is combined with sage, daylilies, astilbe, ornamental cereals. The culture is also suitable for cutting, looks good in dry bouquets.
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Reproduction methods
Dull burnet can be propagated by seeds or by dividing the roots. After flowering, small boxes filled with seeds are formed in place of the spikelets. They are collected, husked, the seed is removed, dried for 2-3 weeks, then laid in the ground before winter.
Seeds are not afraid of frost, have a high survival rate
Strong seedlings resistant to cold weather will appear in the spring.Young plants stay in one place all summer long. In early autumn, they can be dug up and transferred to flower beds and flower beds.
The first, bright bumps on young seedlings will appear after 2-3 years
Plants over 5 years old are propagated by dividing the root. There are not many particles, but they take root well. You can divide the spine from May to August. An adult, strong bush is dug out, trying not to hurt the root processes. The root cuts are made with a sharp, sterile garden knife. A growth point is left on each particle. Live sections are treated with ash, the plants are planted. Each section has a high survival rate, resistance to frost and disease.
Planting and caring for blunt burnet
This plant is considered tenacious, unpretentious. Burnet grows as dull as a weed, practically does not need care.
Recommended timing
Planting with young seedlings is carried out with the arrival of spring, when warm weather sets in - late April, May. A temporary drop in temperature is not harmful to the plant. You can also land in September if the thermometer does not drop to 0 0С. At this time, plant seeds are embedded in the soil.
Site selection and preparation
Open areas are chosen for planting, slightly shaded areas are also suitable. In order for the decorative qualities of the blunt burnet to be fully manifested, the plant must be in the sun for most of the day.
The planting site should not contain plant residues, it is weeded and dug up, the earth is thoroughly crushed. These measures are necessary to remove larvae and adult insects, which will gladly take on young seedlings. Ideally, the soil after the previous planting should "rest" for several years.
The culture grows well in abundantly moist and fertile soil, on black soil, sandy loam, loam with a loose structure. In alkaline soil, the grass grows poorly, the acidity should be neutral or weak. Humus will help to increase the fertility of the soil; it is introduced into the soil a month before planting.
Groundwater will not harm the plant, but moisture stagnation should not be allowed. Before planting, the soil is thoroughly loosened, spilled.
Landing algorithm
Blunt Burnet is grown from seeds or propagated by dividing the bush. The collected seeds are dried for 2 weeks, then they start planting.
How to plant:
- Form furrows 1 cm deep, pour a thin layer of ash or superphosphate on the bottom.
- Seeds in a thin layer, not densely embedded in the recesses.
For convenience, small seed is placed in a syringe without a needle and squeezed out of it straight into the soil
- Cover crops with a thin layer of fluffed earth.
- Sprinkle with crushed peat chips on top of the beds.
Blunt burnet is planted away from other cultivated plants, since, growing, it draws out nutrients from its neighbors.
Watering and feeding schedule
Blunt Burnet does not tolerate drought well, it is watered often and abundantly, especially during the period of growth and flowering, ideally daily. The water should be cold, settled, without chlorine impurities.
Burnet seedlings are dull, after planting they are watered abundantly before the onset of cold weather
The first dressing is applied in the spring, with the onset of the thaw. For these purposes, liquid mineral complexes for garden flowers are suitable. In general, during the season, the grass is fertilized 3 times, alternating organic and mineral fertilizers. For top dressing, liquid solutions of nutrients are taken, they are introduced strictly under the root, protecting the leaves and stems from the ingress of liquid. For example, superphosphate (200 g) is dissolved in a bucket of water, and mullein or bird droppings are diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. The feeding procedure is carried out early in the morning or in the evening to prevent the formation of burns on the leaves of the dull burnet.
The soil is periodically loosened so that a crust does not appear on the surface, and the air flows freely to the rhizome. Loosening is carried out carefully, trying not to damage the superficial root system of the bush.
Weeds are removed as they germinate. Blunt Burnet - a tall plant with heavy inflorescences, needs support in summer.
A light breath of wind can break thin stems, they are tied up or strengthened with decorative supports in flower beds
After flowering, the buds of the blunt burnet are cut from the bush to prevent uncontrolled self-seeding. The procedure will also help maintain the decorative qualities of the culture.
Preparing for winter
Almost all types of burnet, including blunt ones, are frost-resistant. The plant does not need a special shelter for the winter; it is left in the open ground.
Pests and diseases
Blunt Burnet is resistant to pests and diseases. In hot dry summers, spotting may appear on the leaves of the plant. Affected bushes are destroyed, healthy ones are treated with fungicides.
Insects do not like stupid burnet, but they can move from neighboring plantings. To combat harmful insects, pesticides are used.
Conclusion
Blunt Burnet is an unpretentious, hardy plant that is resistant to diseases, pests and temperature extremes. The culture takes root on any soil, except for alkaline, in one place it can grow up to 40 years. Bright, fluffy inflorescences in the form of spikelets are suitable not only for decorating the garden, but also for cutting. Numerous advantages allow the perennial to remain a popular and coveted horticultural crop for many years.
