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Kupena multiflorum is a plant with soft green shoots, giving off something distant and tropical. But it’s not just the leaves that deserve the designers’ attention. Touchingly hanging bells, swaying from the air currents, can make anyone fall in love with them. The flower remains attractive regardless of the season.
Description of Kupena multiflorum
The culture belongs to perennials; its closest relative is lily of the valley. The multi-flowered species of kupena got its name for a reason. On a powerful stem, rising up to 1 m in height, there are long inflorescences. Their pedicels are fused, so the bells grow in pairs of four.
Kupena flowers have an elongated shape
The roots of the multi-flowered species of kupena are located outside and grow throughout the surrounding space. Over time, the root system becomes covered with bark. In mature plants, you can notice traces of dead shoots in the middle part of the roots.
By autumn, the leaves of Kupena multiflorum lose their pleasant green tint and dry out. The buds wait out the cold period on the roots in the ground, waking up closer to March.
Where does it grow
The plant can be found in the Caucasus, in the eastern part of Russia, in Siberia, and in Europe. The bushes do not like an abundance of sunlight; they grow in light shade, where rays occasionally penetrate. The culture grows in deciduous and coniferous forests, relief depressions.
When it blooms
The multi-flowered species of kupena is a herbaceous plant. Flowers form in about two weeks. Budding begins in May, sometimes later.
In summer, black berries form on the plant
Planting kupena multiflorum
The bush is unpretentious - the quality of the soil is not so important to it, but the level of lighting is of paramount importance. The multi-flowered species of kupena grows well in loose substrates in partial shade. Botanists note the plant’s poor resistance to moisture stagnation. Despite the fact that the species grows in lowlands, the close location of groundwater negatively affects its development.
Planting begins in mid-spring. Bushes propagated by division are placed in open ground later - by the beginning of autumn. Regardless of the method, the area must be dug up and cleared of weeds. Finally, organic matter is added to the soil.
The roots are placed so that they are horizontal to the bottom surface
The hole is dug to a depth of 8 cm. A step of 25 cm is maintained between neighboring crops. When the planting site is buried, it should be compacted - this will give stability to the multi-flowered plant. The bush develops slowly and blooms only after two years.
Caring for purchased multifloral
Being a relative of the lily of the valley, Kupena multiflora does not require close attention. Freshly planted specimens need loosening of the area. Since the roots of the plant are on the surface, gardening work is carried out carefully.
Kupena of this species is quite aggressive and, when planted closely, begins to restrain the growth of its neighbors. Mowing should be carried out regularly - the culture quickly takes over the territory. They try not to replant old roots, since they do not adapt well to changes.
The species is not very moisture-loving, so watering is carried out in accordance with the schedule. In general, the perennial does not really need it, since it absorbs the necessary moisture with its roots - they are located on the surface. But by the time flowering begins, this becomes not enough, and the owner needs to get involved.
Kupena requires fertilizing, but not often. It is recommended to use minerals about twice a year - when flowers form and when they fade. If the soil is poor, organic matter is also used.
The upper part of the perennial withers closer to winter, so there is no need to build a shelter
The roots with buds overwinter on their own, but if there is little snow outside and the cold is severe, the plantings are mulched with a layer of sand and peat.
Reproduction
This species is bred using seeds or by dividing root shoots. In both cases, planting material is purchased at a gardening store, ordered from a nursery, or collected independently.
First, the seeds are dried and placed in the refrigerator for a month to harden. Only after this they begin sowing. The seeds are poured into the peat-sand mixture, pressing lightly. For four months, the container is kept in a cold room with a temperature of up to +5 ° C. After some time, place it in a warm room and cover it with film.
To propagate a multi-flowered plant by division, you need to dig up part of the plant and separate the viable roots from it. The cut specimen must have both a root and a bud.
Diseases and pests
To the relief of those who have just begun gardening practice, this species has excellent immunity to disease. Powdery mildew can only occur with prolonged contact with water.
For powdery mildew, the infected parts are cut off and the remaining shoots are sprayed with a fungicide.
Tender leaves attract caterpillars and other pests. To repel, solutions are prepared based on soap and aromatic herbs. They help in the initial stages of damage. If things are really bad, treat them with an insecticide.
Kupena multiflora in landscape design
Campanula multiflorum is used in various areas of landscape design. The plant is used to decorate paths and decorate borders.
The only thing is that the species is rarely planted in flower beds, because the root system needs space
The multi-flowered species of kupena looks great against the background of wooden and stone fences. If the site is located near a body of water, you can place the view there. The main thing is to take into account its shade-loving nature. It is better to plant the plant under the walls of a house or an extension.It’s good when there is a tree in the garden - in this case you can sow seeds under its crown.
With the help of green shoots you can zone the space, close unwanted places - holes, destruction of the cladding
Conclusion
Kupena multiflorum is an unpretentious plant that can be used in various ways in the garden. Flowering begins much earlier than other flowers. During this period, the gardener must water the crop and not forget about fertilizing. The black berries produced by the culture contain alkaloids. They are very harmful - even the juice is dangerous for the skin.
