Ampel snapdragon is one of the beautiful flowers that can be grown in open ground. However, its growth can not be left to chance, the plant needs care.
Amplified snapdragon
The snapdragon is considered a perennial plant, has an impressive root system that helps him survive the winter. This is a decorative look. Some lovers turn it into a home sprout, although it fully tolerates street conditions.
Flower
Landing and care
In order to grow a plant, you need to: initially prepare the soil, seeds, grow seedlings for snapdragons. If everything is properly observed and looked after, then the result will be excellent.
Soil and suitable containers for seedlings
Flower shops have ready-made mixes of the earth. However, a suitable mixture can be made independently. To do this, mix peat soil with sand. Then it must be treated with a disinfectant solution or boiling water. This procedure is carried out before planting seeds.
Priming
Important!It is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the soil, in which the plant will grow in the future. She must have beneficial substances. In the presence of a high clay content, it is diluted with compost, peat, organic and mineral compounds.
It is recommended to moisten the soil. This can be done using a watering can or spray gun. Capacity should be selected taking into account the length of the root system. For short-growing plants, you can choose a capacity of 3 liters. For the middle system, larger ones are suitable.
Capacities
How to prepare seedlings
Some manufacturers make and sell ready-made seeds for planting, on the packaging of which you can often see a step-by-step description of the actions. When using such material, pre-treatment is not required. That is, before landing, they do not need to be soaked. Sometimes it may be necessary to tear the seed sheath.
Seedling technology for seedlings
One of the important conditions for good growth is the temperature regime, as well as the light load. The most comfortable temperature range for growing seedlings is considered to be 20-25 ºС. In the presence of sufficient lighting, soil moisture, the first sprouts appear after 7-8 days. After their appearance, you need to especially monitor the temperature and light in the room.
Important!It is necessary to gradually gradually reduce the temperature around the sprouts. This is done in order to make the plant easier to adapt to open ground conditions.
The reduction is carried out in this way: containers with future colors are moved closer to the windows, arranging periodic regular short-term airing. The target elevation is 16 ° C. The airing time is gradually increased from half an hour to several times a day for 30 minutes. In this case, the protective film is first lifted, and then completely removed. After this, the first pick is carried out.
Seedlings
Outdoor transplantation and subsequent care
The transfer of seedlings to the ground is another step in the cultivation of snapdragons. It is carried out at a time when the soil has already warmed up enough, and its night temperature has a positive mark.
Important! In order for the color to be lush and active, the earth must be neutral in acidity and contain a sufficient amount of nutrients.
In this case, the distance between plants should be from 15-20 to 35 centimeters, depending on the type of snapdragon. The depth of the pit during planting should not exceed 5-7 cm. Planting seedlings in open soil is done in warm soil. This usually occurs at the end of spring - the beginning of the summer season. Some gardeners recommend additional feeding at this time. It should contain potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. At the same time, the fertilizer should also not fall on the plant itself.
Seed cultivation
You can grow a flower from seeds. This practice is relevant in warm regions. Seed is spread on moist soil. For faster growth, the seeds can be covered with a film. In the northern lands, blanks are sown on a snow pillow. This facilitates their penetration into the earth, and also moisturizes it.
Dates when to plant snapdragon
Planting should be done at the end of winter (the last days of February) in the southern regions. In colder lands, dates shift to the month of March, its middle.
Watering and feeding
The first feeding is carried out 14 days after the dive. At this time, ready-made mineral fertilizers intended for flowering plants are used. The next top dressing is carried out another 10 days at least after the second dive. This is done to strengthen the sprouts and ensure good flowering in the future.
Important! It is advisable to use the same fertilizer. Seedlings are watered using a pan. The criterion for the need for watering is the drying of the upper soil layer.
Adult plants are watered in the morning. At the same time, an important detail is that water must not be allowed to enter the green parts of the plant or the flower itself. This can lead to his death.
Diseases and pests of the flower
With proper care, the plant rarely gets sick. However, there are certain pests and diseases that are dangerous for snapdragons. Among the pests are: larvae, caterpillars, scale insects, butterflies.
The following diseases can affect the flower:
- Septoria;
- rust;
- the leg is black;
- root or gray rot.
Varieties of ampel snapdragon
There are several varieties of snapdragon. They differ in the size of the flowers, their color, the size of the shoots.
Lampion
Branches of this variety can reach up to a meter in length. Its flowering lasts throughout the summer. The average size of one shoot can be about 50-70 centimeters. The shoots themselves have a bright color and a slightly drooping shape. It is often grown in overhead containers. This is a rare hybrid variety that is distinguished by its beauty. It is also compared to a lush beard and is called a "flower beard."
Candy Showers Mix
This variety is characterized by the fact that it was one of the first to be sown and grown using seeds. This snapdragon has branches up to 30 cm in length. Its stems are strong and flexible. The color of the flowers is very diverse. Its inflorescences are quite large, in appearance somewhat resemble bright balls. Also another feature of the variety is plentiful and prolonged flowering, independent of the length of daylight hours.
Amplified snapdragon is an unpretentious plant. If it is properly looked after, watered, it will delight with its abundant flowering.
