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Lakfiol is a plant with a pleasant aroma and bright petals. The crop is grown in most countries. You don’t need to look at a photo of lacfioli for long to understand that this is a decorative look. Fortunately for many gardeners, it is easy to grow.
Description of lacfioli
The plant has several names: cheiranthus, jaundice, wallflower and the most common – lacfiol. The color of the buds can be yellow, orange or burgundy. There are perennials, annuals and biennials.
The plant has a sweet smell, most noticeable on a hot evening.
The homeland of lacfioli is Europe. In natural conditions it lives in France. Countries with a temperate climate are suitable for cultivation. The culture is a lush shrub. The petals are arranged in the shape of a cross, four in number.
The average height is 60 cm. In nature, there are tall varieties up to 90 cm, as well as dwarf varieties up to 20 cm.Lakfiol is distinguished by straight and strong stems, which harden over time, becoming similar to a tree trunk.
The plant has narrow, long leaves that have a blue or greenish tint. Some varieties have a jagged edge. The foliage is arranged alternately. The buds are collected in inflorescences, creating a bright composition. They can be combined with many ornamental and economic plants.
After flowering, lacfiol forms pods. They contain several seeds. Externally, the pods resemble bean fruits - just as elongated. Flowering occurs in May; annuals open their buds in summer. With proper cultivation, it is possible to catch repeated dissolution.
Types and varieties of lacfioli
Cheiranthus is grown in Europe, America, Asia, and Russia. There are dozens of varieties, memorable for their unique features:
- Alpine - has a lush crown, along which yellow flowers are dispersed. The bush grows up to 40 cm.
The plant needs a lot of sun, watering is carried out twice a week.
- Changeable (Fickle) - suitable for breeding in the Russian climate, can reach 90 cm.
The petals of the plant are yellow in color, which turns orange over time.
- Moths - distinguished by dense greenery. Forms large orange petals. Does not tolerate winter in open ground.
Variegated lacfiol, preferring neutral soil
- Spring song - inflorescences are collected in clusters that attract gardeners with the beautiful appearance and aroma of lilac.
One of the most unpretentious, but at the same time beautiful varieties
- Zwerd is a dwarf variety that grows up to 25 cm. The flowering period is long, starting in June and ending in September.
The plant is ideal for growing as seedlings indoors
- Bedder is a medium-sized shrub that can reach 45 cm. It has an orange or bright yellow color.
Jaundice cherry lacfiol is distinguished by a large number of flowers
Regardless of the variety, the care process is identical. It comes down to regular but moderate watering, fertilizing, pruning and shelter for the winter.
Growing lacfioli from seeds
The plant is obtained from seeds. Planting is carried out in March or April. In mid-latitudes, lacfiol is planted not only as seedlings, but also in open ground.
Planting lacfioli for seedlings
Cheiranthus is grown from seeds at different periods of time. It depends on the grower. First of all, you should prepare a large container and fill it with store-bought soil. To improve looseness, the substrate is combined with river sand.
The plantings are sprinkled, moistened with a spray and covered with film. The container must be placed in a dark place with a temperature up to +20 °C. The seedlings are ventilated periodically. When the top layer of soil dries out, the plant is irrigated with a spray bottle.
Planting lacfioli in open ground
They are planted in the garden after the soil has warmed up. Times may vary by region. Planting and caring for garden wallflower involves placing it in an open area, frequent moistening and loosening. The land is prepared, weeded and seeds distributed. They are sprinkled and watered from a watering can.
After the sprouts appear, the lacfiol is thinned out.At the same time, they try to preserve the most viable samples. After two leaves appear, the gardener will need to plant the crop at a distance of at least 150 mm.
The plant has rather fragile roots, so replanting is done no more than once a year.
Further care
As you can see in the photo, garden wallflower has lush buds and a thick green mass. However, this is only possible with proper cultivation.
Watering and fertilizing
Caring for lacfiol is reminiscent of growing petunia. The plant must be open to the sun and kept dry. In open ground, watering is carried out as the top layer dries. Perennials require frequent irrigation; annual lacfiol prefers drought.
Most varieties do not tolerate stagnant moisture. Therefore, watering should be carried out strictly according to the schedule, and the response of the crop should be monitored. After moistening, it is necessary to loosen the soil to improve ventilation of the roots. At the same time, weeds are removed.
When growing lacfioli, fertilizing is applied; in a flowerbed this is especially important, since otherwise the plant will not please with lush flowering. At the first stages of development, seedlings require organic fertilizers. Subsequently, they are replaced by mineral ones and are limited to them.
Feed in the following cases: two weeks after the appearance of sprouts, during the growing season, during the formation of flowers.
How to prune cheiranthus after flowering
Timely pruning will allow the plant to direct its energy to the formation of buds. Caring for lacfiol after flowering consists of pinching the top shoots. This promotes branch growth.Before sheltering for the winter, remove dried areas.
Wintering
Lakfiol is not able to tolerate temperatures below -15 °C. Therefore, the plant needs shelter. They use agrofibre, spruce branches, hay, or move the planting indoors until spring.
How to propagate lacfiol
The plant is usually grown using seeds. Propagation of lacfioli by cuttings is practiced less frequently, as this is a complex and ineffective process. They are planted in open ground in the south, in other cases it is better to use the seedling method, and only then transfer it to a permanent place.
In the case of propagation of hybrid varieties, planting material may lose the qualities of the parent plant
The seed pods are collected after flowering has ended. Many varieties are self-seeding, but their samples are not very viable - the seeds do not germinate or produce weak seedlings. Therefore, it is better to do this using the technology described above.
Diseases and pests
Lakfiol vulgaris does not have good immunity. In the process of care, gardeners are faced with white rust, a disease that affects green mass and feeds on its sap. The leaves become covered with a white coating and fall off after a few weeks. To protect the plant, it is treated with fungicides.
The second most common disease is powdery growth. Microscopic fungi accumulate on the shoots of lacfioli, which destroy chlorophyll. As a result, metabolic processes slow down and the culture dies. Treatment is carried out using fungicides.
The fungus becomes a prerequisite for clubroot disease. It deforms the roots of the plant. The leaves of lacfioli turn yellow and fall off.The variety can be saved only in the early stages of the disease. To prevent occurrence, nitrogen content and watering frequency should be controlled. At the end of each season, the soil is disinfected.
As for pests, flea beetles parasitize lacfioli. The plant is restored with insecticides.
Application in landscape design
Lakfiol looks great in flower beds, in combination with other crops. Designers advise using varieties with violets and poppies. This palette will decorate any garden. Forget-me-nots, daffodils, and heliopsis can become pleasant neighbors for wallflowers. Culture is a frequent visitor to city rock gardens.
As you can see in the photo, the plant (lacfiol) is used to decorate paths, flower beds, windows, gazebos and other recreational areas, photo
Conclusion
Photos of lacfioli are irrefutable proof of the beauty and aesthetics of garden plants. Despite the low immunity, the species can be called undemanding. The main condition for planting is good illumination of the area. The owner is required to monitor the reaction of the bush and follow the rules of care.
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