There are amazingly beautiful plants in the world, popularly called "grouse". When and how to plant these flowers to decorate your site, read this article. If everything is done correctly, tall columns with bright bells will delight the gardener for many years. Many flower growers sell surplus planting material or exchange it on special forums with the same lovers of rare and very beautiful plants, and therefore the presence of such an instance will be very useful to everyone.
How to properly plant a hazel grouse in open ground
There are several ways to propagate this flower. The first option is the seed method. Basically, it is used only in the industrial breeding of hazel grouse. This is due to the fact that the first flowering with this method of reproduction occurs only in the 6-7th year of the plant's life. However, for those flower growers who want to get a large amount of planting material, the seed option is also suitable.
The second method of propagation is vegetative, or bulbs. Each year, a spine of this shape is divided into two,sometimes young children appear, from which it is also easy to grow hazel grouse. When and how to plant this flower depends on the local climate, but there are a few general rules. The bulbs should not be dried, they are usually buried immediately after extraction or purchase, until the scales are dry. The place for this bright plant is chosen in partial shade, without drafts and always warm enough. The land must be fertile and loose. When planting hazel grouses on heavy soils, gardeners recommend making good drainage. For it, clean river sand and high-quality humus are used.
If you need he althy spring grouse, when and how to plant should not be a question. Naturally, the bulbs are rooted at the very beginning of autumn. Only in this case they will have time to take root and grow before the onset of the first frost. The distance between the holes is maintained at 30 cm, and the depth of the holes should not be less than 20-25 cm for large specimens, 12-20 cm for small bulbs.
Proper care of hazel grouse
Despite the high frost resistance of this plant, experienced gardeners recommend covering the beds with this flower with pine branches or straw, in case of a little snowy winter. The layer of such protection should be about 30 cm and it must be removed in early spring so that young shoots can develop freely. Spring frosts that do not exceed -6 oC cannot harm flowers such as hazel grouse. When and how to plant - is it clear what care should be?
The soil needs to be loosened, but very carefully so as not to damage the delicate root system, which is located close to the surface. As top dressing, you can use ordinary mineral fertilizers, applying them according to the instructions. Grouse love watering, but moderate, without stagnant water in the holes. It is better to dig up planting material for the new season in mid-late June, when the trunk and leaves begin to slowly wither and turn yellow. The bulbs can quickly rot, so you should not delay harvesting them even for 2 weeks. However, it is not necessary to transfer hazel grouse from their place of growth more often than once every 2-3 years. By following these simple rules, it is easy to get bright flowers on your site without much trouble or effort.
