What does perennial lavatera look like and how to grow it?

Among the huge number of beautiful flowers, a perennial lavater occupies a special place. It is a very interesting plant with a rich color palette. Today, many different subspecies of lavater have been bred, among which there are not only perennials, but also annuals. The article will talk about how this flower looks like, and how to grow it correctly.

Perennial lavatera is one of the most spectacular types of mallow flowering and ornamental crops. The name of the plant was given by Karl Linnaeus in honor of the scientists - the Lavater brothers, who for a long time worked as doctors in the territory of Zurich. The perennial culture in question is distinguished by the fact that it has a very powerful rhizome system. Lavater roots can easily grow up to 15 m deep, which is a very serious indicator.

Thanks to the labors of breeders, today there are a lot of varieties of this interesting flower. Different types of lavater can reach different heights... Usually these values ​​are in the range of 20-150 cm. Lavatera is characterized not only by powerful roots, but also by a rather strong stem. The leaf blades of the culture are characterized by a lobed structure. Lavater leaves are arranged in a neat regular order on the stem.

The plant produces large and very attractive flowers. Their diameter can reach 18 cm. The color of flowers can be very different. You can meet a very beautiful lavender with pink, white, crimson, purple or red flowers. They are very hard to miss as they are bright and rich. Based on the specific varietal accessory, the flowers can be located singly, or in several pieces. In the latter case, aesthetic inflorescences of a spike-like structure are formed. They begin to bloom in the first half of the summer season. The flowering period of the beauty-lavater can continue, until the arrival of the initial frost.

It should be noted that perennial lavatera is an ideal plant for lazy gardeners. The culture does not make any serious demands on the soil. In matters of care procedures, Lavater is completely unpretentious, tolerates dry conditions without problems, and is frost-resistant. The culture can grow both in the sun and against the background of shade. The flower is not afraid of a gusty wind, which cannot be said about most other decorative crops. Lavatera looks very attractive and expressive. Not only many gardens can be effectively decorated with a flower. The plant also looks good when cut. The pretty flowers present in the bouquet can stay fresh for up to 7 days.

As mentioned above, breeders have bred many subspecies of Lavater. Each of them has its own characteristics and external characteristics.

Three-month lavatera is a powerful perennial flower, the height of which reaches over 1 m. The lower leaves of the culture are characterized by heart-shaped outlines. Those leaf plates that are located in the upper part can be either three-bladed or five-bladed.

The plant produces single flowers, the size of which turns out to be quite impressive - up to 10 cm in diameter. The closer the culture is to the sun, the more abundant flowering it demonstrates. The color of the species in question can be carmine, white or pink.

An ornamental plant that is drought tolerant. The height of the flower can be up to half a meter. The flowers of the Silver Bowl have a funnel-shaped structure, an attractive pale pink color and characteristic dark veins.

The latter break through from the leaf sinuses. Their diameter is usually no more than 15 cm. Most often, the considered variety of lavaters is planted along fences or in flower beds. The flowering stage of the plant falls on the summer month of July and lasts until October.

Cold-hardy variety produces long and branchy shoots. The average height of this plant is 70 cm. Silver Cap flowers grow large, with veins of dark or silvery shades. Flowering occurs from June to September.

The species is undersized but very attractive. The ruby ​​queen blooms profusely, it can serve as a bright decoration of the local area. During flowering, single pink-carmine flowers cover the entire plant. Throughout the summer, it is able to delight the eye with bright and elegant colors. Often, the Ruby Queen is planted next to annuals, as well as in mixborders.

Variety belonging to the undersized category... It can be grown in a pot or outdoors without any problems. Novella shows rich and early flowering. The first flowers of the Novella break through as soon as it reaches the height of 20 cm. Usually, the flowers develop large, having a pink color. They do not fade for a long time, delighting everyone with their beauty. The decorativeness of the variety in question is influenced by the weather conditions in which it grows.

Not a very tall variety, attracting attention with numerous snow-white flowers. The plant is ideal because it can be grown without unnecessary difficulties both at home and on an open-air site.

A variety with abundant branching. It is an interesting annual that produces large and beautiful white flowers. Leaf plates of Mont Blanc have an equally attractive emerald color. Until the buds are open, they are pink. Most often, the variety in question is planted in flower beds, combining with a variety of annuals.

The bush of this variety develops quite high, it is a perennial. Usually the height of the flower in question reaches a mark of 2 m. The foliage of this lavater has a silvery-green color, the leaf plates are characterized by a lobed or heart-shaped shape. Flowers develop pink and solitary, are on elongated pedicels.

This variety is tall and very powerful. The average height of Bregon Springs is 150 cm. The plant produces elongated and strong shoots, on which there are large-sized leaves of a silvery-emerald hue. The variety is characterized by abundant flowering, produces gorgeous mauve flowers with crimson veins. The plant can easily survive the winter without additional covering materials.

A variety that is also tall. It is distinguished by flowers purple hue... They bloom directly from the leaf sinuses. The flowers themselves Lilac Lady are large - 15 cm in diameter. The height of the bush is up to 120 cm.

There are various ways to plant a perennial lavater. Sowing can be carried out directly into the soil with seeds. You can also grow a culture from seedlings. Let's figure out the basic nuances of planting a flower. Lavater seeds should be planted in the soil in the area as follows.

• First, a specific area is selected for planting a crop.
• In the selected area, grooves are made, the depth of which is 1 cm.
• Next, they proceed to planting seeds, and then cover them with earth mixed with humus.
• At the next stage, watering is carried out with warm liquid.
• The planted area can be covered with a film material. Due to this, the sprouts will be effectively protected from negative weather conditions.
• As soon as the sprouts reach the 5 cm mark, the film material can be removed. After that, it is important for the plant to provide proper care. To do this, they are engaged in loosening and hilling, as well as fertilizing crops with mineral components.

A perennial flower after planting will need competent and regular care. We will understand the basic care procedures that will be required for a beauty-lavater.

Lavatera grown outdoors will require proper watering. It should be borne in mind that the moistening of the soil mixture in which the flower is located should be carried out exclusively during dry periods. This is due to the fact that the culture does not tolerate high humidity levels. In the summer season, flowers are watered once a week. If especially dry days are established, then you can spray the plants. In this case, the liquid should only fall on the leaf blades and stems.

Moistened lavater buds can quickly wither and fall off. If the plant develops in poor soil conditions, then it needs to be fed only once every 5-8 weeks. From time to time, you will need to make a combination made up of components such as urea and nitrophoska.

Perennial varieties of lavater it is very important to prepare according to all the rules for the upcoming winter season. The culture can tolerate cold weather well, especially if there is a significant snow layer.

To protect the perennial decorative flower in the area from frosty weather conditions, absolutely all the remnants of the buds should be removed, and the stalk should be very carefully bent towards the ground. Dry foliage or spruce branches are ideal as an effective and high-quality shelter for a lavater.

Let's consider the main methods of reproduction of perennial lavater.

• The most used is the seed propagation method. With him, seeds are planted in open ground. The method turns out to be relevant in the southern regions. The procedure is carried out in the last days of April - early May. Before planting the seed, the soil is carefully dug up, 10 liters of compost and 2 tbsp. l. nitrophosphate. A shallow trench is made on the prepared soil, watered with warm water, and then seedlings are planted. Then they are backfilled with nutritious soil mixture, and supplemented with a covering material. If the weather is good, the first shoots will hatch after 7 days.
• The seedling method is relevant. It is used for the early flowering of the crop. If the seedlings are planted in May, the seeds are sown in containers in mid-March. Before sowing, a nutritious soil mixture is prepared, drainage is placed on the bottom of the pot. The container is placed in a well-lit area, covered with a glass piece.

Lavatera demonstrates very good immunity, so it rarely suffers from diseases or parasites. In some cases, the flower suffers from garden aphids.You can get rid of plants from it through modern means, such as "Aktara" or "Aktellik".

If a bush plant suffers from rust, then it becomes covered with specks of a yellow or brown hue. In this case, all damaged areas are removed, and the flower itself is treated with "Topaz" or Bordeaux liquid.

The flower is perfect for single plantings, or the formation of spectacular compositions.

• Lavatera is suitable for mixborders. Especially in harmony with irises, sage or verbena. Culture can serve as an elegant accent against the backdrop of lawn grass.

• High flower varieties are often used for decorating tree trunk zones. Interesting living screens are made of them. A flowerbed with lavender can become brighter.