Snapdragon (also known as antirinum) is a perennial plant from the family of the Noricornia. His flowers are characterized by an unusual coloration of various shades with the exception of blue. In all, there are more than three hundred species of the lion's pharynx, whose height can reach one meter, depending on the variety.
He is unpretentious in care, so the plant can be recommended for planting on the plot even for beginners in gardening.
Flowers of the Snapdragon: Planting, Growing and Care
If you decide to plant the lion's owl on the site, it is preferable to grow it from seeds. Sowing them for seedlings is best in April-May. Seedlings are placed on a window with scattered light. If, on the other hand, the seeds are covered with a plastic bag on top, providing them with a higher ambient temperature, then the shoots will grow at a faster rate.
The optimum air temperature for growing a lion's throat is 20-23 degrees.
Landing of the lion's pharynx is carried out in a loose garden land with the addition of a small amount of sand or in a standard soil, designed specifically for seedlings.
About a week after planting the seeds, you can see the first shoots.
Snapdragon loves well-moistened soil, so it needs constant watering.
The first pair of leaves can appear just one month after planting the seeds. This indicates that the seedlings have time to dive. This should be done carefully, so as not to damage the powerful root system of the plant.
As soon as the lion's owl reaches a height of 10 centimeters, it is possible to pinch its tops. The plant will start to release lateral shoots, as a result of which, by the time of planting in the open ground, will acquire a neat appearance. If, however, the lion's pharynx gave little shoots, then it is possible to slightly cut long stems. Such a pruning will contribute to a new wave of flowering.
As the lion's owl forms into the bushes, it is necessary to drop it into the open ground for further growth. Only in the yard must be established a constant warm weather. As the location of the lion's throat choose a site with enough sunlight or with a slight shading.
Despite the fact that the lion's owl can blossom on poor soils, its flowering will be abundant and long, if soil is introduced with wood ash and humus.
Seedlings are planted at a certain distance from each other, depending on the variety:
- undersized varieties - at a distance of not more than 15 cm;
- tall plants - at a distance of at least 40 cm.
Once the plant has taken root (it takes about 12-15 days), they produce the first fertilizing with organic fertilizers (nitrofoska). Further, fertilizing every two weeks until the deep autumn. As a fertilizer, a mixture of urea, potassium sulfate and superphosphate is suitable.
The plant needs regular watering. To keep moisture in the soil longer, you can mulch the soil with humus, rotted
Care for the lion's throat is in the feeding, constant watering and loosening of the soil.
Is the lion's frost afraid of frost?
The plant is cold-resistant and can survive frosts down to minus three to four degrees.
Lion's owl is an obligatory "guest" of most garden plots. Lovers of ornamental plants use it to decorate flower beds , curbs and alpine hills . Thanks to the fact that the snapdragon blooms until late autumn, the flowers of which will decorate your infield for a long time. Care for the lion's throat by force to master even the gardeners with a lack of experience.