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Bergenia does not bloom on the site for a number of serious reasons that need to be examined separately. Most often the problem lies in plant care. This perennial is considered an unpretentious crop, but certain skills and experience in working with it are required.
Why doesn't bergenia bloom?
Bergenia looks very harmonious against the background of stones
Bergenia is a perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the class of dicotyledonous crops, so it has the following characteristics:
- tap root system;
- two cotyledons per seed;
- leaf blades on petioles;
- double perianth;
- the leaf venation is reticulate;
- the flowers have five petals.
Bergenia is naturally distributed in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant can be found in Central Asia, Altai, Siberia, Primorsky Krai and Kazakhstan. In the east, the area of bergenia extends to China and Mongolia. The culture prefers to reproduce and grow on rocks, mountain slopes, embankments, and forest edges.
Today the plant has several varieties and hybrids. Some of them are popular with gardeners. It is indispensable in landscape design. Its pink flowers look especially beautiful against a rocky background next to phlox and hosta.
Bergenia is a fairly unpretentious plant, but novice gardeners sometimes encounter some problems. One of them is the lack of flowering. There are many reasons for this, but they are easy to deal with.
Poor growing conditions
Experienced gardeners include poor growing conditions:
- frequent transfers from one place to another;
- lack of lighting;
- little room for development and growth;
- incorrectly selected area.
Such “mistakes” in the conditions of detention need to be considered in more detail.
Comment! Bergenia is widely used in folk medicine, but not all varieties, but only the thick-leaved one. It is called medicinal. The rhizome, which contains tannins, is considered medicinal.
The plant has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antibacterial properties.
Bergenia sometimes does not bloom because it does not have time to take root and adapt, since the bush is transplanted from place to place. It tolerates the transplantation procedure extremely difficult, and it does not matter whether we are talking about an adult, fully formed plant, or a part of the rhizome during reproduction. Often the crop not only does not bloom for a long time, but also suffers for some period after transplantation. The solution to the problem is as follows: plan the landing site in advance, thinking through all the details, and also give the bergenia the opportunity to take root in the new place.
Bergenia grows and develops well in insufficient light, but it is unlikely to begin to bloom. The plant loves sunlight, but diffused, not direct. He is especially uncomfortable under a spreading tree with a large crown.
Bergenia is actively used in landscape design, in open areas
Flowering may be delayed or not occur at all due to densely planted plants. This is often observed when planting perennials in rows.Over time, they grow and interfere with each other's development. In this case, there can be no talk of flowering.
Thus, the place where bergenia is planted plays a huge role for beautiful flowering. You should take care of it long before disembarkation and weigh the pros and cons.
Improper care
To achieve development and flowering from bergenia, or any other plant, you will need to know the basics of proper care, despite the unpretentiousness of the crop. Proper care includes the following necessary procedures:
- watering;
- mulching;
- feeding;
- removing old leaves;
- preparation for the winter season.
Caring for bergenia is easy. After the snow melts, the plant must be inspected and damaged, dry and rotten leaf plates must be removed. After pruning, the crop can be fed. The first feeding is carried out at the very beginning of spring, and the second after the end of flowering.
Moisturizing should be done as needed. For example, before the flowering period, at the time of bud formation, watering should be plentiful if the weather is dry. Then you should water at the beginning of flowering and after 15-20 days. However, if the weather is humid and it rains periodically, then the plant will not need abundant watering.
The lower leaves protect the root system from drying out. As they fall, they should be left on the soil to retain moisture. Old leaves of bergenia cannot be cut off; they are carefully torn off, without leaving cuttings. This procedure is carried out in the fall.
Preparation for wintering will be required for young, immature plants. Usually they are covered with spruce branches and old dry leaves, but for frost-resistant varieties this procedure is not necessary.
The bush is propagated by cuttings or seeds.The seeds are black, very small, and when seedlings develop, they require care and constant monitoring. Special skill is needed when diving. At the same time, flowering does not occur soon. It is easier to propagate bergenia by cuttings. This requires large and healthy mature bushes. Rooting can be noticed after just a few days.
With proper care and maintenance, the banana will bloom regularly.
Diseases and pests
Blooming bergenia sits comfortably next to hosta
If the bergenia does not bloom, it is necessary to inspect the plant for diseases and insect pests. The culture is resistant to various diseases, but with poor care the plant weakens and some spotting appears on the leaves. Dark spots cover the leaf plate on the outside, and a white coating is observed on the opposite side. For treatment, you will need to remove all affected leaves, and then proceed to treatment with Bordeaux mixture, foundationazole or other preparations containing copper. Of course, while the crop is sick, flowering does not occur.
Bergenia can be affected by the following types of pests:
- nematode;
- slobbery pennitsa.
A nematode is a small worm that lives in the soil. The parasite lays larvae that are shaped like balls. It is characterized by rapid reproduction. The situation can be corrected by transplanting the crop to another location, while removing part of the affected root system. The soil must be treated with special preparations and nothing should be planted in this place for about a year.
Pennywort annoys the plant if it grows in shaded areas with excess moisture. The insect produces saliva that contains larvae. The bergenia becomes covered with this mucus and begins to rot. To treat the culture from pennitsa, there are such drugs as Tsvetofos and Intavir.
What other reasons could there be?
Sometimes bergenia does not bloom for reasons beyond the control of the gardener. This may include the age of the plant and its origin. If the crop is quite young and grew from seeds, then it has a slow development of seedlings, especially in the first years. She needs to wait a little, gain strength and then, with proper care, flowering will be annual and in full.
When bergenia blooms poorly, it is recommended to measure the pH of the soil - it should be neutral. If the soil is acidic, this can be corrected with garden lime.
Despite the fact that the crop is frost-resistant, it should be covered for the winter. Often the reason lies in a lack of heat, especially if the winter did not please with snow.
What to do if bergenia does not bloom
Thick-leaved bergenia has medicinal properties
If the bergenia does not bloom, there is no need to despair; perhaps it needs time to adapt after a recent transplant. A plant grown from seed will require a long time to prepare for flowering. Sometimes it takes about 3-4 years.
It is also worth checking the crop for the presence of insect pests and diseases. You shouldn't be afraid of these problems either. In most cases, all diseases can be treated with special medications.
It is imperative to make sure that the bush is located on the site correctly, taking into account the natural needs of this crop. You should know that bergenia does not tolerate the northern side, excessive moisture and strong shade. It is also important to understand that caring for the plant complies with the basic rules and requires sufficient feeding and watering, and pruning occurs in a timely manner.
Conclusion
Bergenia does not bloom for various reasons. In fact, this is one of the few perennial plants that gardeners love for its unpretentiousness. It has some features that require attention and basic knowledge. With proper care, the crop pleases with its flowering every year.
