Lupine perennial is a very unpretentious plant. In its genus, there are more than 200 species of plants. Lupine multifoliate is optimal for trying to grow a perennial plant. Lupine for many years, regardless of its kind, is extremely decorative. That is, it has not only beautiful inflorescences, but also leaves of complex shape. That is why, even after its flowering, the plant looks very good.
Types of plants
The flower of lupines is of the following types:
- arctic;
- silver;
- tree-like;
- nutcan;
- multiple leaf;
- the carrot;
- shaggy;
- beautiful.
Lupine perennial: planting and care
To the soil, the plant is not demanding, but the drained loose soil is preferable. The plant needs to provide watering, at least moderate, strengthening it in the spring months. To prevent the occurrence of various diseases in the soil, you can make wood ash . Bushes older than 4 years worth of timely hilling. So they retain their appearance. Lupine differs in its ability to blossom twice in a single season. The first time around mid-July, and the second - in mid-August.
Lupine perennial: cultivation
The plants are best suited for sunny or slightly darkened areas. In the penumbra, the lupine perennial blooms for a longer time. It is grown on poor soil as a sideral culture. Lupine for many years, cultivation of which is carried out on non-chernozem soil, is very responsive to various fertilizing. Mineral fertilizers should be introduced in the spring. Lupine for many years, growing on windy areas, tied to a good reliable support. For a longer flowering, cut the inflorescences that have already faded. In one place the plant can grow and bloom up to 6 years. At the end of this period, it is necessary to renew the plant, because its bloom is significantly weakened. Lupine, planting and caring for which does not require much effort, is able for a long time to please his master with beautiful and bright inflorescences.
Lupins should be cut for the winter. At the same time, the yellowed leaves are removed, and the green leaves are left to grow. Do not shelter the plant, only those lupines that are related to the form of tree-like plants. Cropped leaves and stems can be used as fertilizer. Some experienced gardeners bury them under the bushes of currants or raspberries.
Lupine perennial: reproduction
Lupine multiplies by dividing the bush, as well as seeds and cuttings. Lupine, planting and caring for which can be carried out both in April and in October, is peppered with a thin layer of peat. It is also possible to grow it at home using seedlings, and then planted in the open soil at a distance of about 30 cm each
Periodically, lupines can suffer from various fungal diseases. As a pest, aphids or nodule can be protruding .