Enotera, landing and care

Owners of land sites near the house invariably want to decorate it and stand out on the background of neighboring gardens. Usually everyone is trying to find some unusual plant allocated among all others. In this case, enotera is perfect, which has a bright and sonorous name Enother Night Candle.

This is an unusual and very beautiful plant that can grow in different shapes, but constantly pleases with its amazing flowers that bloom in counting seconds at sunset.

That's why? If you need to make your plot chic and bright, the enoter plant is perfect for you.

In this article, we will consider the features and properties of Enotera, we will tell about its main types and varieties, as well as we describe all the main nuances of agrotechnics of growing this plant.

Features and description Enotera

Enoter refers to the Cylet family and can grow in various forms: there are annual, perennial and domestic plants. The plant has decorative value, which lies in its unusual blossom, appearance of colors and leaves. Enoteter in everyday life has several names, among which the night candle and the instinor are especially highlighted.

Name Night Candle attached to the plant due to its unusual blossom. Enoter begins to bloom at sunset and its bright flowers, like a candle, vividly stand out in the dark.

There is another story of the origin of the name of this decorative plant. Translated from Greek Enotera denotes "Wine" and "Wild Beast". In the distant times, people believed if the plant was sprinkled from the roots of Enothera, the plant sniffs a wild beast, he will become manual.

The Motherland Enotera is considered to be America, therefore, most of the species of this plant grows in America and Europe.

Description Enothera:

• Enoter may be several species. This is an annual form, long-term and twilight. Two-year-old enotera and annual is considered more popular. Perennials are most often grown in areas with a softer climate.
• The height of the plant reaches an average of 30-120 cm, it all depends on the specific type and variety.
• They are distinguished by reprehensive and fluttering stems.
• The whole trunk of Enotera and the leaves are rigidly furred, have decorative value.
• Leaves oblong lanceal bright green. Slightly leathery, by autumn they change painting on a brownish red. The stalk is fastened with short cuffs, arranged alternately.
• Enoter is a rhizable plant.
• Flowers enothera can be different coloring. There are views with white flowers, pink and even blue. But the most common and popular are varieties of enotera with lemon yellow flowers.
• All the colors are collected in large inflorescences that have a pleasant smell.
• The diameter of one flower is from 5 to 10 cm.
• The main feature of this plant is the time of its flowering - buds begin to bloom at sunset. Moreover, this process takes place very quickly, you can even observe how the flower is gradually blooming. It blooms over the entire night and in the morning. Also can bloom and cloudy rainy weather.
• It has quite long blossoms: from June to September.
• After flowering enotera on the plant, fruits appear, which possess the shape of the box with seeds.
• To date, there are about 80 species of enotets, which are characterized by a height and color of flowers.

Popular views and varieties Enotera

More than 80 species of enotets are known, which have different characteristics. Depending on the specific type and variety, this plant can be low or tall, can have a different color of flowers. Let us consider in more detail the most popular types of Enotera.

Enoter Missuriyskaya

This species of Enotera many years of height can reach an average of 20 cm, so it is perfectly suitable as the framing of flower and garden tracks. Blooming begins at the beginning of summer and pleases with flowers to the most frosts. Flowers Enoteter Missurian Single Middle Size Flowers, in diameter that reach 4 cm. The color has bright yellow. It has a pleasant citrus aroma.

Enotera Two Yearless

This type of Enotera received special distribution in the territory of the CIS countries in our climatic conditions. It is a tall plant that can reach a height of 2 meters. The blooming such enotera begins only for the second year. Flowers lemon flowers, which are located on the reprehensive stems. The most popular variety of Enotera Two-year-old - "Evening Dawn", which has golden flowers with a reddish tint.

Enotere German

Refers to perennial species. Enoter is great growing perfectly in our climatic belt. From the very name of the plant it is clear that it is low, in height rarely exceeds 15 cm. It blooms this plant with light yellow flowers of small size. The birthplace of Enotera is considered to be Chile.

Enoter yellow shrub

Also relates to many years of species, which in height can reach 90 cm. It has a bright yellow color of flowers. Decorative values \u200b\u200bare also oblong leaves, which at the autumn time get a reddish brown shade. Enother Shrub has a good winter hardiness, so it grows perfectly in the conditions of our climate.

Enoter is beautiful

The name of the species characterizes the appearance of this plant. Differs on reddish stems that give Enoter special decorativeness. Enoter is beautiful - this is a low perennial plant, which in height reaches 40 cm. The birthplace of this plant is considered to be South America. It is a pink enotera, flowers of an unusual bright pink shade.

Enotera tetragrana

It refers to the average grades that are in height can reach 50 cm. There are green leaves with a bluish shade on the stretching stems, which the reddish tint is acquired by autumn. Enoteter flowers tetrahed yellow flowers collected in inflorescences.

Enoter Dernoy

The low look of Enothera, which in height reaches only 10 cm. It is a decorative plant and is used to decorate rocky gardens. A feature of this species is painting colors. At the plant on the plant blooming snow-white flowers, which the bright pink shade is purchased by morning.

Enother Drummonda

This kind of Enotera is a perennial plant, but it is used most often as an annual. The stalks of the plant are sharpening and have a reddish shade, so they look great in the garden. Flowers enoter with bright yellow flowers, which in diameter reach 5 cm.

Methods of breeding Enotera

Enoter breeds in various ways, both seeds and vegetatively. It all depends on the type of plant. Annual plants can multiply by self-sowing, perennial - seeds and vegetatively.

Samos

This method of reproduction is peculiar to annually varieties Enotera and does not require special efforts from human. Seeds are sized themselves after the ripening of fruits. After shooting, it is only necessary to proper seedlings.

Reproduction of seeds

This method is considered the most popular and common among gardeners. But if you want to get a flowering plant in the current year, it is better to search for seeds to seed out in March.

• Seeds are collected after ripening fruits.
• They are very small, so when sowing them you need to mix with sand.
• From above on seeds, it is necessary to fall asleep the ground no more than half acantimeter.
• Further care requires only constant moistening of the soil and maintaining the temperature indoors to 21 degrees.
• The first shoots will appear after 1-4 weeks.
• In the soil, seedlings are planted after the end of the last frosts.
• With proper care, you can get a beautiful flowering plant this year.

If you seen the seeds Enotera right into the ground, then do it best in May-June. In this case, it is also necessary to mix the seeds with sand and close them in the soil at a depth of no more than 5 mm. Seedlings require constant soil moisturizing. When strong seedlings appear, they need to cut forward. When growing enotera from seeds, the plant will appear a socket and first flowers only for the second year. Therefore, it is more advisable to use this method for breeding perennial species Enotera.

Reproduction of the division of the bush

This method of reproduction is much easier than seed. It is also used for raising plants every few years. Especially for perennial, as they have fast-growing roots. This procedure is carried out in spring or autumn. To do this, you need to dig a bush with an earthen room on the roots. Then carefully divided into several parts, while you need to try not to damage the roots. The resulting bushes are seated into the prepared wells.

Sometimes with this method of reproduction, you can do without digging the bush. Some kinds of enotera are allowed by steps around an adult plant. They can be transplanted to another place.

Preparation before landing Enoter

To get a healthy and beautiful plant, it is necessary to carefully prepare before landing. From this will depend on the growth rate of Enotera, as well as the abundance of flowering of this unique plant. The main stages in the preparation before landing Enothera to open soil are the selection of seedlings, choosing the necessary place and proper soil preparation for landing.

Seat selection

If you yourself are engaged in breeding Enotera, then use the seedlings you planted. The easiest way to acquire seedlings is the purchase of it in specialized stores, in nurseries or familiar gardeners who are engaged in breeding Enotera. When buying seedlings, pay attention to the condition of the stem and leaves. They should not be damage, broken sections and dark spots.

If you are planning to search for seeds in the ground, purchase the planting material of proven manufacturers.

Choosing a place

Enoter is an amazing lunar flower that is equally growing well in sunny sites and in the shade. An excellent option for obtaining a beautiful blooming plant will be the choice of place in the half. When choosing a place, also focus on the composition you want to get. Little species Enothera are perfect for the framing of garden tracks and stony flower beds. Higher plants quite well look along the buildings or along the fence.

The main thing is when choosing a place, consider that Enoter blooms only at night. Therefore, the site is better to choose such where it is best to emphasize the beauty of this plant.

The choice and preparation of the soil

Enoteter is particularly demanding that the composition and properties of the soil, but it is worth paying attention to drainage and good permeability. This plant absolutely does not tolerate water stagnation, enoter tolerates drought better than excessive abundance of moisture.

The landing place should be on a small hill, the soil is light and loose. Before landing, it can be switched to make loose. You can also add fertilizers for rapid growth and easier rooting. It uses nitroposk and humus. After making the fertilizers, the soil is drunk and watering. Next, you can start landing enotera perennial to the ground.

Planting process Enothera in open ground

Enoter is a very bright and original plant, so it should be carefully referring to the process of landing. And only then you can get a plant that will surprise you with your night blossom. Seedlings can be planted or dried by seeds. All this is happening in autumn or spring.

Landing Enothera:

• If you plan the seedlings, you need to dig a small well. Their size should be no more depth on which the plant was located in the pot. When landing several plants in a row, the distance between the seedlings should be at least 50 cm, since the enotera is characterized by fast-growing roots.
• When landing enotera seeds on the prepared ground, seeds must be seeded, mixed with sand, after which it neatly everything is sprinkled with a small layer of soil.
• At the bottom of the wells, it is necessary to place a layer of drainage to remove excess moisture. As a drainage, small stones or gravel can be used.
• Saplings are placed in the prepared wells and put on a fertilous soil. Enoter is plunged on the same level on which it grew in pots and containers.
• After planting seedlings or seeds, the soil must be moistened.
• Enoter tolerates a transplant, even during flowering.

Enotecher care features

The entire care process for Enoter will not take much time and will require much effort from you. However, as a result, you will get an incredibly beautiful plant that looks like a night fire.

Watering

Enoteter does not make a permanent stagger of groundwater in roots and excessive irrigation. This may lead to rotation of the root system, and later, the death of the entire plant. Therefore, watering the enotera needs only in the most dry time after complete soil drying around the plant. Young plants require more frequent irrigation.

Feeding enotera

In the first year, the plant does not require any feeding, as a nutritional mixture was added to the soil during landing. In subsequent years, Enoteur many years need to be picked up with a compost for growth, and during active growth and flowering, wood ash or potassium sulfate can be added.

Loosening

Caring for enoter perennial is also in constant soil looser in the rolling collar. This is necessary to saturate the earth with oxygen. It is also important to periodically remove weeds that can drown out the growth of the plant.

Preparation for winter

In the fall, all the plants stems must be trimmed under the root. Depending on the type of Enoteter requires shelter for the winter. A spruce or burlap can be used as a covering material, which is placed around the stem, thereby covering the root system.

Fighting pests

The cultivation of Enothera will not take you trouble in terms of combating pests and diseases. It is practically not subject to their appearance. In case of incorrect care, some fungal diseases can be reached, which can be eliminated using special drugs - fungicides.

Pests are not frequent guests on this plant. If nevertheless they appeared, the enotera can be treated with insecticides. And when they appear, they are removed by manually in the early morning.

Using Enotera in Landscape Design

Enoter is a very spectacular and bright plant, which is great for decorating the garden and plot. It is used in various compositions:

• Group landings. Very nice enotera looks in combination with other plants. The lowest varieties should plant in the foreground, and higher plants will be an excellent background.
• Single landing. Enoter can land with single plants in the site. She herself is a beautiful plant, so it will be good even on the background of a regular lawn.
• Enotera can land along the gardens. To create a brighter effect, the garden track can be highlighted with lanterns. Thanks to the light, the night flowers of Enothera will seem like a real work of art.

Stock Foto Enothera in landscape design

Options for using Enotera in the decoration of your site can be seen in the following photos.

Landing along the walls of the house

Landing Enotera in a polysman

In combination with other plants

If you are a lover of all bright and unusual, then Enoter as decorating your garden exactly what you need. Such an unusual plant will assume you from the house in the evenings to admire beautiful golden flowers.