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Palmatiloba (lat. Ligularia x palmatiloba) is a perennial from the Asteraceae family, also called palmate. This plant is a flowering plant and is used in landscape design. It is planted in open ground with seeds or seedlings. Care must be comprehensive.
Description of the species
Buzulnik palmate lobe 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. Main characteristics of the 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 vertical racemose type;
- yellow flowers;
- flowering is abundant, occurs in July-August and lasts 25-30 days;
- the fruit is an achene with a tuft;
- winter hardiness zone 4, the plant survives frosts well down to -30-34 °C.
Buzulnik palmate lobe is able to grow in one place for up to 20 years. It is recommended to divide and replant the bush every 5 years.
Application in landscape design
Buzulnik palmate lobe 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 and masks the imperfections of vertical surfaces.
Buzulnik palmate lobe is planted under trees, filling empty spaces with it
The plant feels good near bodies of water. On the shore it can be planted with other perennials:
- astilbe;
- swamp spurge;
- tall marsh irises;
- snake mountaineer;
- loosestrife;
- palmifolia (muskingumen) sedge.
The palmate buzulnik is tall, so 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 mantle, the height of which does not exceed 0.5 m, in the foreground.
Buzulnik palmate lobe and other representatives of this species look good in single plantings on the lawn, creating accents on it
Features of reproduction
Buzulnik palmate lobe is a perennial, so 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. The material must be removed after drying. All that remains is 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 up not the entire bush, 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 growth bud.Use a sharp knife for this, treat the cuts with charcoal or potassium permanganate.
- Plant the cuttings in a previously prepared area; the ground must be dug up and fertilized. The buds are maximum 3-5 cm above the surface.
Planting and care
To successfully grow buzulnik palmate, it is important to choose the right place, plant it at a certain time and provide proper care. We need an integrated approach.
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. Usually this is the end of spring.
Buzulnik can be planted as seedlings. They begin to grow it in March.
Self-collected seeds can be planted in late autumn, when cold weather sets in. If you do this on warm days, the material will germinate and die.
Site selection and soil preparation
Buzulnik palmatalobata is a shade-loving plant. It is good to plant it under trees, in places shaded by various buildings or fences. The plant thrives near bodies of water because it is moisture-loving.
If the bush grows in a sunny place, it is important to water it regularly.
For the successful cultivation of buzulnik palmatalobata, the right soil is important:
- high humus content;
- good hydration;
- acidity level 5.6-7.8 pH;
- Light soil, loam is recommended.
The plant is unpretentious, so it will take root well even on heavy clay soil. Poor soil must be fertilized before planting. You can fill the planting holes with fertile soil.
Landing algorithm
If you plan to plant seeds, then first you need to soak them for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate. In spring you can carry out stratification. In the fall, such a measure is not needed.
When planting seeds in spring, proceed as follows:
- Dig up the area and level it.
- Spill the soil and wait until the moisture is absorbed.
- Make grooves or holes to a depth of 1 cm.
- Distribute the seeds and sprinkle with soil.
- Regularly moisten the area until seedlings appear. The earth should not dry out.
- Provide shade to the plantings during the daytime.
In autumn, seeds are planted according to the same algorithm. During the cold period they undergo natural stratification. For the winter, crops must be covered so that they do not freeze.
If you plan to plant buzulnik seedlings, the algorithm is as follows:
- In January, wrap the seeds in a damp cloth, place them in a bag and put them in the refrigerator.
- In March, prepare a container for seedlings and soil; you can use a ready-made mixture or take soil from the garden.
- Sow seeds in moist soil.
- Organize a transparent shelter. After emergence of shoots, remove it.
It is better not to pick buzulnik seedlings, but simply thin them out. Care consists of regular moisturizing and feeding once every 2 weeks.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
Buzulnik palmate lobe is a moisture-loving plant, therefore it needs regular watering. It should be moderate. During dry periods, the plant should 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 fertilizers. They are applied by scattering.
Buzulnik palmate lobe responds well to chelated fertilizers for decorative foliage plants. They are introduced by foliar method.
In the fall, it is recommended to add half a bucket of humus under the bush. Fertilizer should not get on 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.
To reduce the number of weeds and prevent crusts from forming on the soil, mulching is necessary. They make it with peat, straw, sawdust, pine needles, and tree bark.
Trimming
It is not necessary to prune the palmate buzulnik. It is necessary to get rid of wilted inflorescences so that they do not spoil the beauty of the plant’s leaves.
Preparing for winter
Before winter, buzulnik palmate lobes must be pruned at the root. This is done when the first frost occurs.
Buzulnik survives frosts well, but it is still worth mulching it for the winter. It is good to use pine needles and tree bark for this. This measure will help the plant not only in extreme cold, but also when there is insufficient snow cover.
Diseases and pests
Buzulnik is little susceptible to disease and is rarely affected by pests. One of its possible problems is powdery mildew. The disease is fungal and is expressed by a white coating 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 and cut off diseased shoots.
Among the pests, buzulnik most often suffers from slugs. They can be collected by hand - this is done early in the morning or after rain. Metaldehyde is poisonous to slugs.You need the drug 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 debris.
Conclusion
Buzulnik palmate is an unpretentious perennial that can be used in single and group plantings. It is easy to plant by seeds or seedlings, and propagated by dividing the bush. Care must be comprehensive, regular watering is required.
