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After a long winter, it is nice to see the primroses blooming. In spring, Russian hazel grouse is often found among tulips and daffodils. Botanists distinguish more than 180 species of Fritillaria (fritillaria).
Wild specimens are found in Western Asia
Description and photo of Persian hazel grouse
The scientific name of the peach hazel grouse flower is fritillaria (lat. fritillaria persica). The photo below shows the most popular types of plants. The name is translated as “glass for dice.” In Russia, gardeners fell in love with the Imperial hazel grouse variety. Its orange crown is familiar to all flower lovers.
The plant was discovered in 1940 in Greece. Among the thickets of olive groves, scientists noticed an interesting flower. The unpretentious plant has gained wide popularity in many countries around the world. It is grown both in sunny areas and in the shade. Experts consider the following varieties of Russian hazel grouse to be well established and widespread among gardeners:
- Davis;
The low-growing species is often confused with the Greek one; the difference is that the latter grows up to 25 cm, and has a green stripe along the petals
- golden;
A low-growing variety reaches a height of up to 15 cm
- Persian;
A tall variety with more than 30 flowers per stem
- Mikhailovsky;
Mikhailovsky - large-flowered two-color variety with a diameter of up to 8 cm
- Kamchatka;
The height of the bush reaches 35 cm, and in the southern regions - up to 60 cm
- mountain;
The species has a checkerboard pattern characteristic of wild fritillaria.
- small;
A small bulb produces stems 1 m high with small flowers
- chess;
Wild species with single flowers
- imperial;
The tall plant produces a thick stem with a seven-flowered crown.
- pale-flowered;
Reaches a height of up to 80 cm, flowers on a stem up to 12
Davis's fritillaria can withstand Russian frosts if autumn mulching is done with humus or leaf litter. Replanting is done every two years. In the northern regions, it is recommended to dig up the onion for storage in the cellar.
The flowers of the Golden Fritillary are very large, so the heads bend towards the ground. The bent stem makes the variety look like a yellow bell. Sometimes a checkerboard pattern of a light brown hue is visible. The species is frost-resistant, but requires winter shelter.
Persian fritillary blooms with medium-sized, drooping, bell-shaped flowers. The perennial plant produces a long stem with gradually blooming flowers. Looks very decorative in flower beds. Adiyaman and Sonkoy varieties are common among gardeners. Long flowering for 20 days begins in April and ends in May.
Fritillaria Mikhailovsky has a two-color color.Large flowers up to 8 cm bloom in May. Rich and bright, they attract amateur gardeners with their beauty. Flowering lasts up to three weeks. In July it goes into hibernation. There are two types: up to 25 cm high and up to 15 cm. The bulbs of the variety are 1.5 cm in diameter and are sensitive to transplantation, so botanists recommend the seed propagation method. The variety is afraid of dampness and is resistant to frost.
Kamchatka hazel grouse, on the contrary, loves moist but loose soil. The medium-sized variety has decorative foliage with a bluish tint. The scaly bulb produces many small babies. The maternal part dies off by spring, and flowering continues on young plants.
Fritillaria Mountain has a clear checkerboard pattern. The sun-loving, delicate plant reaches a height of up to 35 cm. Its very fragile appearance allows it to fit into rock gardens and rock gardens. Single but large flowers bloom in late spring. In most regions, the plant is listed in the Red Book. Seeds are collected in June, but they are also propagated by bulbs.
The hazel grouse also has a characteristic checkerboard pattern. The variety is undemanding to soil, but light-loving. A small bulb produces a stem up to 1 m. The flowers are medium-sized, rich burgundy color. They bloom in April. They reproduce by seeds.
Fritillaria Chess has an original color. The pink checkered pattern is clearly visible on the dark purple tone. Bush up to 35 cm high with single flowers. Grows in loose soil in partial shade. The variety is listed in the Red Book.
The Imperial hazel grouse received its name for its decorative crown, consisting of 6-7 large flowers. The variety is most popular among gardeners. Reaches a height of 1-1.5 m. The bulb grows up to 10 cm in diameter.
The imperial variety has orange, yellow and brick colors
Pale-flowered fritillaria has lemon-colored, bell-shaped flowers. The stem stretches up to 80 cm. The flowers are large, round in shape, arranged along the length of the stem, up to 12 pieces.
When to plant Persian hazel grouse
Gardeners love perennial fritillaria for its ease of growing. Bulbs are planted in September-October. The place for planting the plant is chosen in the sun or partial shade. Damaged bulbs do not bloom and may die.
Planting Persian hazel grouse
The plant is distinguished by a large bulb up to 7-12 cm in diameter. Black Persian hazel grouse is planted in the fall two weeks before the onset of frost. Cover with humus, sawdust or leaves so that the plant has time to take root.
Selecting a location
Russian hazel grouse is unpretentious in the choice of soil. Loves sunny areas and slightly shaded areas. When choosing a location, preference is given to an area protected from drafts and gusty winds.
Soil preparation
Russian fritillaria loves light, nutritious soil, fertile and non-acidic. Before planting, dig up the ground, add humus, sand and ash. If groundwater is located high on the site, drainage is installed. When water stagnates, the bulb is susceptible to rotting.
Landing technology
Make a hole 40-50 cm deep. In the northern regions, the bulb is placed 30 cm deep, in the southern regions it is deepened to 20 cm. Crushed stone, a layer of sand and peat are added to the bottom of the hole. Fertilize with ash and humus. The bulb has a small funnel in which water accumulates. To prevent the plant from rotting over the winter, the tuber is placed on its side, so water will not collect. The planting site is covered with sawdust, hay or fallen leaves.
How does it reproduce
The bulb of the Persian hazel grouse hybrid has a scaly structure. Therefore it reproduces well. Some varieties have small bulbs and are sensitive to dampness and drought. These species are propagated by seeds.
Seeds
Wait until the seed box is completely dry and immediately sow it into the ground. Before planting, the soil is loosened and fertilized. The bed is chosen in partial shade so that the plant can grow the bulb before the first flowering (four years). It is recommended to sow seeds to a depth of 1 cm. The distance between furrows is 10 cm.
Planting material is collected after flowering in May-June
By dividing the bulbs
In the summer, after the plant has turned yellow, the stems are cut off and the bulb is dug up. Before dividing, the seed is dipped in a light solution of potassium permanganate for 15-30 minutes. cut with a sharp knife into 2-4 parts so that a part of the mother root remains in each segment. Leave to dry for 12-24 hours. The bulbs are treated with ash. Planted in holes up to 20 cm deep.
If planting is done on a cold and rainy day, sand is poured into the bottom of the furrow.
Caring for Persian hazel grouse
Peach hazel grouse (fritillaria) is undemanding to soil and care. At the beginning of spring, during the swelling of the buds, a complex mineral fertilizer with a high potassium content is applied or an infusion of ash is made and 0.5 liters are watered per bush.
After flowering, fertilize with a mineral complex high in nitrogen and phosphorus to grow the bulb. Russian hazel grouse does not tolerate waterlogging and acidic soil. Therefore, fertilizing is done carefully.
After flowering in June, the stems are cut off, leaving 5 cm above the ground. In autumn, the plant is mulched with sawdust, straw or leaves. The soil is not loosened so as not to damage the bulbs.In the northern regions, Russian hazel grouse is covered with coconut cloth, non-woven covering material or spruce branches.
Diseases and pests
White Persian hazel grouse has an unpleasant smell, so pests do not like it. The smell of flowers attracts only flies, but they do not harm. Bulbs rot due to prolonged stagnation of water. The rainy season can cause rot and rust. Treatment with ash, boron and fungicides helps get rid of the disease.
Use in landscape design
Russian hazel grouse are planted in group plantings against the backdrop of a lawn. Looks attractive on the shore of a pond.
Group several plants and plant between daffodils and tulips
In mixed plantings they are combined among spring bulbs. Hyacinths, crocuses, daffodils, tulips and Russian hazel grouse are brought into flower beds.
Imperial fritillaria is combined with medium-sized and undersized species
Bulbs are planted in a flowerbed so that after one species has finished flowering, another plant continues to bloom. This is how they create constantly blooming flowers.
Low-growing Russian hazel grouse are planted in baskets and placed along paths around the site
Conclusion
The Russian hazel grouse has an interesting atypical color. Gardeners loved it for its high decorative value. The crop is planted in rock gardens and rockeries.
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