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Of all garden plants, ground cover species are especially popular. It is to them that perennial aubrietta or, as it is also called, aubretia belongs. It belongs to the Cruciferous family. The picturesque aubriet was named after the French botanist and painter Claude Aubrier, who became famous for his accurate and beautiful botanical illustrations. Plant height reaches a maximum of 20 cm, flowering occurs in April-May, but can often be repeated in autumn. Perennial aubrieta is used to decorate rockeries, alpine slides, borders, lawns and flower beds. You can propagate it in different ways. The most common practice is the cultivation of perennial obriety from seeds.
Aubrieta perennial - one of the most beautiful and unpretentious garden plants
Aubrieta seed description + photo
Perennial aubrieta bushes are rather compact and low. In May, they are decorated with small flowers (only 1 cm in diameter), which can be either single or collected in a brush. After pollination, fruits appear on the plants that outwardly resemble dense pods. They contain small seeds of a light brown hue, which are hardly larger than poppy seeds in size.
Aubriet seeds of perennial a little more poppy seeds
The nuances of growing seedlings are obriety
The uniqueness of this plant is that even in winter it does not lose its attractiveness, since the leaves do not turn yellow, but retain their green tint. Aubrieta perennial has a high decorative effect, strong immunity and frost resistance. However, experienced gardeners do not recommend planting seeds directly into open soil. It is best to use the traditional method of growing abretion from seed at home.
This has its undeniable advantages:
- Young seedlings get enough time for full hardening. If they are immediately placed in harsh conditions, they will die.
- It is important to introduce the necessary nutrients into the soil in a timely manner, which stimulate growth and strengthen the immune system. It is more convenient to do this with the seedling method of growing.
- If you plant the seeds of a perennial Aubriet directly into the garden, then in 9 cases out of 10 it will be possible to observe flowering only after a year. When planting seedlings, it will bloom in the same year.
To grow aubretia from seeds, it is necessary to plant it in accordance with the lunar calendar, choosing the most favorable days for this. Particular attention will have to be paid to airing the greenhouse, since perennial shaved is afraid of high humidity.
Planting seeds for seedlings
This method has worked well and gives simply amazing results. Plants retain all their varietal characteristics and delight with beautiful and abundant flowering. For planting, use a specially prepared soil mixture or peat tablets.
The secret of success lies in the correct sowing time for seedlings, using suitable soil, ensuring favorable conditions for seedlings and correct transplantation (only by transshipment). If everything is done correctly, an outlandish carpet of the most incredible shades will bloom on the site already in June.
When to plant shaved seedlings
This is usually done in the last days of February (from about the 20th). As a last resort, planting seeds for seedlings can be done at the very beginning of March. It is impossible to delay sowing seeds, as they sprout for a long time - within 3-4 weeks.
It is especially important to comply with the terms in regions with a harsh climate, so that the plant has time to fully form and grow stronger before planting in the garden.
Aubriet for seedlings should be planted at the end of February
The choice of capacity and preparation of the soil
The first thing to think about is a suitable container. It's all about the individual characteristics of perennial aubriot: the plant does not tolerate transplants, even a dive, which is common when growing seedlings, can cause serious harm. That is why it is so important to immediately select a container of the optimal size, so as not to disturb the delicate sprouts once again. These can be disposable plastic cups, cassettes, small pots, or peat tablets. It is perfectly acceptable to use large containers, such as seedling boxes, they should be wide and deep enough.
Soil for growing aubretia from seeds at home must meet several important requirements: be sufficiently loose and light, with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. If the garden soil is acidic, wood ash or dolomite flour will help to correct the situation. In order not to doubt the quality of the soil mixture, gardeners usually prepare it themselves.
To do this, use garden land or special purchased soil for seedlings (3 parts) + the same amount of river sand, as well as one part of crushed eggshell and wood ash. You can add some chalk chips if you like. All components are thoroughly mixed with each other and must be passed through a sieve so that the mixture becomes homogeneous.
Planting aubrieta seeds
Planting shaved seeds in the ground is quite simple and does not take much time.
All you need to do is follow a certain scheme, which consists of several stages:
- The selected container is completely filled with earth, and a small amount of sand is poured on top.
- Next, the soil is thoroughly moistened with a spray bottle. Usually use warm water or Epin solution prepared according to the instructions.
- After that, the soil is compacted and slightly leveled. Since the seeds are quite small, they are transferred to the soil layer with a toothpick or small wooden stick. Its end is moistened in water, the grain is picked up and carefully transferred to the soil layer. Instead, you can simply scatter them on the ground. The fit should be fairly snug.
- The seeds are lightly pressed into the moist soil by no more than 2 mm and again sprayed on top with a stimulant solution.
- Top containers are covered with ordinary cling film or plexiglass.
Aubriet seeds are best transferred to the ground with a stick.
How to plant aubrieta seeds in peat tablets
Peat pellets are placed in the cells of plastic cassettes or any other containers. They are very convenient, since there is no need to prepare the ground for planting, and over time, the matured sprouts of perennials can be transferred to the garden right in the peat. It is believed that the plant does not like nutritious soils, but seeds germinate well in peat, which has been proven by many gardeners.
The landing algorithm is very simple:
- The tablets are laid out so that the non-woven shell is at the bottom.
- Warm water is poured into the container in a thin stream (it should not get on the peat).After about 30 minutes, the tablets will double in size.
- If water remains in the pan, it must be carefully drained.
- The seeds are transferred to the tablet in the same way as on ordinary soil in pots (using a wooden stick) and deepened by 1 mm. There are about 2-3 grains per tablet to ensure maximum germination.
- Top of the planting is also sprayed with "Epin" or clean water and build a small greenhouse.
In peat tablets, the seeds of a perennial plant germinate well
How to sow shaved seedlings on snow
An original method of growing seedlings from seeds, which gives a good result. The containers are filled with a perennial soil mixture suitable for aubriet, as already described above.
The highlight is that snow is spread on top and grains are poured onto it. As soon as it melts, the seeds of the perennial Aubriet will themselves fall into the soil to the desired depth. After that, the container is sealed and placed in a warm place.
Aubriet seeds of perennial germinate well when using snow
How to grow aubrieta from seeds
First of all, you need to stock up on high-quality planting material. It is best to buy seeds from specialized gardening stores. There you can buy quality products that undergo rigorous quality control. You can collect seeds yourself. However, in this case, there is a great risk that the seedlings will not inherit the varietal traits of the parent individuals.
Another important factor is proper care. It is necessary to create optimal conditions for perennial seedlings, which include a comfortable temperature regime, as well as timely watering and fertilization.
Microclimate
The most optimal temperature will be in the range from + 19 to + 21 ° C. High humidity is harmful for perennials, so containers with seeds must be ventilated daily so that mold does not appear on the surface of the soil.
It is also very important to wipe off the condensation droplets from the film or glass so that they do not fall into the ground. Crops require a lot of light for normal growth. On cloudy days, additional illumination with special phytolamps is required.
Watering schedule and feeding
Planting seeds for perennials and the subsequent care of the seedlings are not difficult. Irrigation is a must. Water the seedlings only after the topsoil is completely dry. It is best to do this in moderation, irrigating the top layer of the earthen coma with scattered trickles from a spray bottle. When the first shoots of perennials appear, it is best to use a regular medical syringe or syringe. The trickle should be clearly directed so as not to flood the soil.
Watering a perennial shave should be moderate.
You can only fertilize mature and well-grown seedlings. It is best to do this 14 days before transplanting into open ground, using a weak solution of complex mineral fertilizers.
Transfer to the ground
The procedure begins no earlier than mid-May. Sunny areas with poor soil are ideal. It is prohibited to introduce fertilizers into them, since perennial perennials will not grow and bloom in the nutrient medium of the aubriet. The soil must be cleaned of weeds and stones, well dug up and loosened. The top layer is completely leveled and holes are made at a distance of about 15 cm.
Each hole is moistened and sprouts are placed in it along with an earthen clod (using the usual transfer). Further, the plant is provided with the usual care in the form of moderate watering, mulching, loosening and periodic pruning.
Conclusion
Cultivation of perennial avery from seeds is the best option for areas with poor and sandy soils. The plant spreads in a picturesque carpet, forming bright glades. With its help, you can mask some defects in the yard and create a beautiful corner using various figures. For easy care, the beauty of a perennial shaved will thank with lush flowering and rapid growth.
