Flowers lichnis are more familiar to the majority under the name "soap" or "Tatar soap". And in fact, the roots and flowers of the plant lichenis are softer, thanks to which it was used before for washing. The perennial flower has high straight stems and spherical inflorescences, consisting of small flowers of scarlet, orange, crimson, lilac or white. Those flower growers, who like these modest flowers, will be interested to learn how to grow licnis from seeds.
Planting and care for him
Lichnis grows almost everywhere. Flowers are not particularly demanding on growing conditions, but for successful cultivation it is important to choose a place for planting. The following factors should be considered:
- almost all varieties of the flower prefer well-lit areas of the sun, except for lichen crown, which grows well in the shade;
- for лихниса the best are suitable fertile, well drained, moderately moist soils.
Cultivation of seed from seed
Reproduction of licnice occurs by seeds and by dividing the bush. Terry species can also be propagated by cuttings. Individual varieties of flower culture multiply and self-sowing. When growing licnis from seeds, sowing in open ground is carried out from April to June. Before sowing, it is recommended to apply sand (preferably river water) to the soil for a bucket of 1 m². In clay soil, it is desirable to add humus or compost . For seedling, the seeds are sown in boxes in March. After sowing, the containers are placed in a cool place. After two to three weeks, the seedlings are transferred to a room with a temperature of +18 ... +20 degrees. When the seedling grows up, it is planted in the chosen place. Blossoming plantings only for the next year.
Caring for
The plant needs regular watering, especially in dry hot weather. But you should not allow the stagnation of moisture, the result of which can be rotting roots. Lichnis needs fertilizing with mineral fertilizers , which are introduced approximately once a month, until the perennial develops. In autumn, the plant is pruned to the root, but a shelter for the winter cold-resistant flower is not required.
After 5 years of growth in one place, the plant should be transplanted. The fact is that over time, the flowers of lichnis begin to grow smaller, and the inflorescence becomes less lush. To do this, in August, the rhizomes are excavated, divided and placed on a prepared plot.
Types and varieties of licnice
Lichnis of the Chalcedonian
The plant is up to 90 cm tall with ovate pointed leaves. The flowers form large (10 cm in diameter) inflorescences of red, white or pink with a red core. Flower cups have an easy pubescence. Cultivated simple and double varieties of Chalcedonian lichen. Flowering period - from the second half of June to the end of August. The most popular variety is the "Maltese cross" with white and pink inflorescences.
Lichnis Haage
Garden hybrid with a compact shrub up to 45 cm high. Red or orange flowers 5 cm in diameter are collected in a brush for several pieces. The grade "Molten Lava" is distinguished by saturated bright scarlet flowers.
Lichenis crowned
The shrub is from 45 to 90 cm high with a grayish shade of foliage and white, crimson, pink flowers, formed into a brush. The flowering time is from June to early August.
Lichnis Alpine
The shortest variety of licnice has a height of no more than 20 cm. The roots of the plant form a rosette. Red or pink flowers make up the inflorescence-panicle. The alpine lichnis blossom from June to the end of July.
Lichnis viscaria (tar)
Flower with a bush up to 1 meter. Flowers of crimson color collected in whorls. Has an early flowering period - from May to June.