There is no particular difficulty to grow a perennial geyher in the open ground. The main thing is that the place where the plant will be planted is correctly selected taking into account its needs. Some species (for example, a cylindrical heicher) grow well in the mountainous regions of North America. The flower has a unique appearance, so it is often used in landscape design. The article discusses what a heicher looks like, landing and care in the open ground for it.
Plant propagation
It is possible to propagate a heicher in two ways: by dividing the bush and cuttings.
Bush division
Dividing the bush is a simpler and faster method than grafting. With it, it is possible to maintain the decorativeness of the bush. It is possible to use this method in early spring or autumn.
How heicher blooms
To implement the division of the bush, you must:
- Separate the outlet from the adult plant.
- Transplant the plant a little deeper than the mother plant was planted.
If the heicher is not planted in time, then this can lead to problems such as:
- poor tolerance of the winter period;
- heat and heat will be torment for the plant;
- in spring, the plant is most likely to become infected with diseases;
- bare stems will break under a strong wind.
Cuttings
To carry out this method requires:
- Separate a 4-6 cm stalk from the bush.
- Plant him in a greenhouse.
The whole process takes 3-4 weeks. Then it is possible to transplant the flower into the open ground.
General growing conditions
Heicher care requires minor. The most important thing is to choose the right place. It is better to plant a flower under the crowns of trees, since under the sun it will wither and require abundant and frequent watering. It is best to select a place where there is a small shadow. However, dense darkness should not be chosen, since because of this the pattern from the leaves will disappear.
Important! Adequate lighting is especially important when planting and caring for the hehera of variegated species.
Care for a geyhera is simple. This perennial plant grows well in the country. It can be planted near hosts, herbaceous plants, shrubs and conifers.
The flower in question is not pretentious to the composition of the soil. However, it will not be able to grow on some types of soil. What soil does a heicher dislike:
- land with excessively acidity;
- the landing site has a very high density of land;
- poor conditions if ground, melt or rain water stagnates in the soil.
Especially magnificent plant blooms in loose soil, which maintains a normal amount of moisture.
Landing time
Geichera in the garden can propagate by seed and vegetatively. The second method is preferred.
Important! Seeds that are collected from garden plants cannot preserve the garden look. From these seeds, flowers are obtained that are close to wild-growing.
Planting time depends on the place of growth. A good time for planting is from May to June.
When to plant geyhera in the open ground
Features of seed growth
How to plant heichera from seeds? To do this, you must follow some rules:
- seeds can sprout within six months of their collection. In this regard, it is necessary to monitor the expiration date on the package. Packed seeds in foil are stored for a year and a half longer;
- for planting seeds, you need to choose a wide dish. The height of the container should be at least 5 cm;
- the ground for seeds should be loose. Sand or perlite must be added to the soil;
- before planting, the soil must be warmed up in the oven for 5-7 minutes;
- seeds are sown in March-April;
How to grow from seed
- it is necessary to sow on moist soil, which has previously been loosened and leveled;
- a container with sown seeds is covered with a film or glass;
- for seedlings need a lot of light, so it is better to put the container on the windowsill;
- seedlings will rise in 2-3 weeks. During this period, it is sometimes necessary to open the glass for ventilation;
- after the first three leaves appear, it is necessary to pick, seedling the seedlings at a distance of 4-6 cm;
- by mid-May, you can do landing in the open ground.
Note! Heichera seeds are very small. Therefore, it is impossible to sow them evenly. Some recommend mixing seeds with sand. Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate to stimulate growth. Keep them there for 20 minutes. It is also possible to put the seeds in the refrigerator for several days.
Choosing a place to land: in the shade or in the sun
How to plant a heicher: in the shade or in the sun? Choosing a place to land is very important. It affects leaves and flowering. Most plant varieties need to be planted in semi-shaded areas. Young plants are best planted in well-lit areas. However, care must be taken to ensure that there are no drafts.
Transfer
For some species, a heichera transplant is required every three years. The plant retains its outlet for no more than five years. Then the bush exposes the entire middle. You can transplant the plant in autumn or spring. To plant a plant, you must do the following steps:
- After flowering, remove peduncles and bare stems. The plant blooms from June to August. Her flowers are small. The color can be cream, white, red, bloody, purple. The flowers look like bells. They are collected in panicles. The fruits of geyhera is a box in which the seeds are located. Their size is with a poppy seed.
- Dig an old bush and divide it into several parts.
- Seed the received delenki according to the selected places.
How to care for this flower
How to care for geyhera? This does not require much effort.
How to care for geyhera in the open ground
Watering
If the heicher is transfused, this will lead to the fact that the root system can rot. The best option would be moderate watering without tolerance of waterlogging of the soil. Watering is carried out in hot and dry weather, morning or evening.
Top dressing
Heicher does not need frequent feeding. Mineral fertilizers are used if necessary. In the spring, fertilizers are applied before the plant blooms, and in the summer after flowering. How to feed a geyher in the summer: complex fertilizers with a low nitrogen content.
Important! The plant does not tolerate an excess of organic matter.
How to feed a heicher
Winter pruning
The question of pruning heichera for the winter is debatable. Leaves should not be removed from the plant, only dry peduncles are removed. Foliage will protect the plant from frost. After flowering, the flower stalks will only take power from the plant. Heicher pruning is necessary so that it retains its beautiful appearance.
Important! In some varieties, pruning of flower stems is carried out before flowering. This is due to the fact that, according to some, they spoil the appearance of the bush.
Disease problems and pests
Some people ask why the heicher is not growing. This may be due to the fact that the plant is affected by diseases or pests. However, heicher diseases are rarely affected, but powdery mildew may occur. It appears as a white coating on the leaves. In this case, the plant is treated with fungicide.
Brown spotting can greatly spoil the appearance. It is expressed by the appearance of light brown spots, which have a different shape. The spots grow gradually, and the plant is completely affected. This disease often manifests itself in the warm summer. In the event of this disease, it is required to spray the flower with agents that contain copper. These include Bordeaux liquid or copper chloride. Processing is carried out 2-3 times with an interval of 10-14 days.
Among the pests, heichera are noted:
- weevil furrowed. Its larvae feed on the rhizome of the plant. As a result, the top of the flower dries. To eliminate the insect, use sawdust. They are soaked in creole. For half a bucket of sawdust take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of funds. All mix and sprinkle around the bushes. Also, they can be combated using mustard powder (1 tbsp.spoon of dry product is diluted in 1 liter of water). With this solution, the bush is sprayed from all sides;
- slugs. They eat holes on the leaves and leave silvery mucus. Against them carry out dusting of the soil with lime. This event is held in the early morning or evening. In these periods, slugs are most active.
What diseases do hehera have
Growing and caring for a heicher flower are simple processes. It can grow even in Siberia or the Urals. The main thing to do is to choose the right place for landing. For the rest, moderate watering and infrequent top dressing are needed.
