Some plants are grown for their beautiful flowers, others for their he alth benefits, and still others for their pleasant fragrance. Among the latter is matiola. This flower is also called levkoy.
Matiola, judging by the photos, looks quite modest. The usual erect stem type, lanceolate green leaves, flowers collected in a brush. They can be white, pink, blue, lilac and dark purple. This herbaceous plant belongs to the annuals in the cabbage family. Matiola, growing from seeds of which is not difficult, has many types. There are more than ten varieties, but the two-horned and gray-haired matiola managed to gain the greatest popularity.
The two-horned variety is popularly called the night violet, this is due to the peculiarities of color. Its buds open only in the evening, closer to night. In addition, nocturnal insects actively flock to it, which pollinate the plant with great pleasure. Flowering lasts from July to August.
The second kind of matiola is gray-haired, which is also called levkoy or terry, pink. The flower is distinguished not only by its pleasant aroma, but also by its beauty. Judging by many years of practice, matiola, growing from seeds of which produces simple and double flowers, forms seeds only in flowers of a simple type.
As a stimulus not only for insects, but also for humans, a wonderful aroma that spreads in the evenings can act.
Matiola, growing from seeds for which is the only way of reproduction, has some features. It is not recommended to choose a two-horned breed as seedlings. It has to do with the root system. It has a rod appearance, so it can be damaged during transplantation. Direct planting in the ground is considered more productive. In two weeks, the first shoots usually appear, and after two months, matiola begins to bloom. For good development, the sprouts must be seated and thinned out, keeping a distance of 15-20 centimeters. In order to increase the duration of flowering, planting should be carried out two to three times in the spring and summer. This will ensure the order of flowering, which, accordingly, will affect its duration. Matiola, the cultivation of which can be fraught with certain difficulties, is generally not a very capricious plant. According to the rules and care tips, it is best for her to find a place where there will be full sunlight. In this case, the soil should be chosen light, sandy, calcareous.
Do not forget about drainage, as this representative of the florathere are problems with waterlogging. It must be emphasized that matiola is frost-resistant. Wintering in open ground without shelter is not a problem for her. A balcony is suitable for matiola two-horned, especially if peat pots are provided to her. Care will have a significant impact on the manifestations of diseases. Due to excessive moisture, rotting can occur in the soil, in addition, pests such as earth fleas are especially fond of a humid environment.
Matiola can give a lot of pleasant moments. Growing from seeds is easy and the results are amazing.
