Many are heard about Hibiscus, as a home plant. But there is no less decorative variety that is suitable for growing in the open ground. This hibiscus is grassy, \u200b\u200bwhich is sometimes called hybrid hibiscus. This type was obtained when crossing pink, red and ostrive hibiscuses, whose homeie is North America. All varieties of hibiscus grassy have good frost resistance, thanks to which they have fallen in love with many gardeners. Large and bright colors can decorate any garden. In this article, we will deal in some nuances of growing grassy "Chinese roses", we learn all the secrets of hibiscus herbal in landing and care.
Herbian Hibiscus - Botanical Description
- The Russian breeder of F. Rusanov worked on the removal of this type of hibiscus in the middle of the 20th century. He crossed 3 North American views of hibiscus, as a result of which the Hisbiscus Herbian appeared, or hybrid hibiscus.
- Hibiscus herbal belongs to the Malvian family. It is one of the few hibiscus varieties, which can grow in operating ground conditions in regions with temperate climates.
- There are both perennial and annual hibiscus grade.
- Some varieties of grassy hibiscus by the end of the season are able to reach 3 m in height. More lowered varieties reach 1 m in height and are well suited for the design of borders.
- The leaves in most hibiscus gravy carved, resembling maple leaves or sunflower leaves.
- High decorativeness of the plant gives his flowers, which in appearance resemble the Chinese hibiscus flowers. They can be simple, terry, semi-world, corrugated depending on the variety. Flowers are quite large, can be represented in blue, white, blue, yellow, raspberry, lilac, pink. There are also two-color hybrid hibiscus grain grain.
- Herbal hibiscus flowers can reach up to 30-40 cm in diameter. The flowering period begins in August and lasts until the autumn. This species has an interesting feature - one flower blooms one day, and long flowering is ensured by daily dissolving new colors.
- The root hibiscus hibiscus system is represented by the tuber, which remains wintering in the ground. Roots lie in the ground at a depth of 20 to 40 cm depending on the variety and age of the plant.
- Herbish hibiscus fruit - five-liter box with seeds inside.
Hybiscus herbal - Photo
Varieties of herbal hibiscus
Herbal Hibiscus Sort "Youth"
The herbal hibiscus of the "Youth" variety is able to reach 1-1.5 m in height. A characteristic feature is a light green with a yellow tint color of shoots and leaves. Treated leaves or five-party. Hibiscus flowers reaches 10 cm in diameter. A special tenderness of the plant gives a white-pink color of petals. In its appearance, hibiscus flowers of the "Youth" variety are reminiscent of tulips.
Herbal Hibiscus Grade "Pale Pink"
The variety of grassy hibiscus "pale pink" is distinguished by its impressive sizes. Shrub to the end of the season can reach 180 cm in height. The leaves and shoots are painted in light green color with a yellow tint. In the form of leaves are three-storey with a toothed edge. The flowers of the hibiscus of this variety, like the colors of the "Youth" variety, resemble tulips. In diameter, they reach about 12 cm. Snow-white petals at the base are painted in a pink shade.
Herbal Hibiscus Grade "Pink-Porcelain"
Pink-porcelain grade Herbish Hibiscus is also interesting to its colors. The leaves and shoots are painted in light green color with a yellow tint. Shrub reaches 130 cm in height. Flowers have the shape of the bell. They are located a few pieces on one bloom. Hibiscus gently pink flowers with snow-white zev. Sometimes you can see the yellow shade in the petals.
Herbal Hibiscus Grade "Late"
Hibiscus "Late" varieties is distinguished by the compact sizes of the bush. Both in height and in diameter it reaches 1 m. The bush seems thick and lush due to good designers. The leaves have an oval elongated shape, slightly gear edge. On the shoots, they are located on thick cutters. The flowers of this type of hibiscus have the shape of the bell tape and reach 7-8 cm in diameter.
Herbal Hibiscus Grade "Old Yell
A hibiscus bush of this variety reaches 120-130 cm in height and looks very effectively thanks to landscaping the stems from the surface of the earth itself. The leaves have a green color, but in sunny weather you can see an exquisite purple shade. Another advantage of the variety are flowers. They are painted in a snow-white or cream shade, have a reddish zev and reach up to 30 cm in diameter. Flower petals have a wavy surface, which gives them an even more exotic appearance.
Herbal Hibiscus Grade Copper King
Magnificent representative of grassy hibiscus. By the end of the season reaches 120 cm in height. Carved leaves of dark green color are very similar to the leaves of a cool, can slightly change their shade depending on the weather. A special charm plant give large flowers reaching in diameter up to 30 cm. Petals are painted into a pleasant white-pink color with bright pink veins. Bright red flower core. The advantage of the Copper King variety is its high resistance to diseases, which is very relevant in the cultivation of decorative plants in the country area.
Hybiscus landing herbal
Step number 1. Choose a place to land hibiscus herbal
- If roses grow on your site, then they will become just ideal "neighbors" for grassy varieties of hibiscus.
- Herbic hibiscus should receive sunlight for at least 6 hours. That is why the site for planting these plants should be well lit.
- Another very important point that you should pay attention to when choosing a place to land a grassy hibiscus, is the protection against winds. Hibiscus varieties are not afraid of drafts, but the grassy forms react to them quite negatively.
- Choosing a place to land a grassy hibiscus follows and depending on what goals of this landing are pursuing. The plant looks good both in single and group landings. Tall grades of herbal hibiscus better plant in the background, behind lower decorative crops. Herbal hibiscus looks well in rosas.
Step number 2. We choose the soil for landing hibiscus herbal
Hybiscus herbaceous varieties are pretty unpretentious plants. But in order to enjoy their bloom to the fullest, it is advisable to take into account some of their "wishes":
- herbic hibiscuses are presented to the soil almost similar requirements with roses. Optimally, if the soil at the landing site of this decorative plant will have an increased level of acidity;
- the soil at the landing site of herbal hibiscus should be well drained, moisture-permeable and loose.
Step number 3. Choose the right landing material hibiscus herbal
With a special responsibility it is necessary to approach the selection of landing material. After all, the quality of the soil and the good landing site will not play any role if the planting material will be improper quality. Discard the purchase of landing material "from hand", through online stores. It is better to buy seeds, seedlings in local nurseries that are engaged in breeding decorative plants for sale. Only those plants that were grown in your familiar climate will be able to show good frost-resistant characteristics.
Step number 4. Herbish Hybiscus Planting Process
Bring out the process of landing hibiscus herbaceous is best in established warm weather at the end of May or early June. Depending on which variety you plant, select a separate plant from 1.5 to 3 meters of free space around. Consider a Read more The process of preparing the landing pit and the landing itself:
- planting pits for herbal hibiscus should be prepared in advance. Their sizes depend on the size of the seedling. If the soil at the landing site is prone to freezing, then the pit is done deer. If the soil does not warm much, then the roots are not necessity too much;
- at the bottom of the landing pit, it is desirable to pour a nutrient mixture of sand and humus;
- pour the landing pit;
- remove the seedling from the container. In order for this process to be easier, healed well with earthen waters;
- install the seedling in the center of the landing pit, fixing it with one hand. Start the second hand to fall asleep roots with soil. Periodically shook the hibiscus so that the Earth filled all the airspaces between the roots;
- gently construct the earth around the plant and pour it. Some gardeners prefer to impair the planted seedling so that the groove around the plant is formed. Watering is produced in this groove, after which it is falling asleep or mulched.
Hybiscus Herbal Care
Care for most varieties of herbal hibiscus will not provide problems even for beginners. Consider the highlights that it is worth paying attention to the cultivation of this flower:
- lighting. Adult plants prefer to obtain a sufficient amount of sunlight. It is desirable that the time of taking the hibiscus "Solar baths" was at least 6 hours a day. But young hibiscus, which only recently planted, still worth contacted from the Sun to give them the opportunity to root and gain strength;
- watering. All varieties of herbal hibiscus need timely watering. This is not the plant, about watering which you can forget for a few weeks. If the flower for a long time will lack the lack of moisture, it will simply reset the leaves and buds. Establishing moisture can also be allowed. Water the flower only when the surface of the earth is completely dry. The frequency and volume of irrigation depends not only on weather conditions, but also on the age of hibiscus herbal. Young plants should be poured a little more often and slightly more. In the dry time it may be necessary and daily watering. Herbal hibiscus love not only soil moisture, but also air humidity. In hot weather, it is desiccable to make a spraying of the entire plant, just to do it in the evening;
- feeding. Hibiscus herbal, like most decorative garden plants, loves feeding. In the spring you can make the organic. Throughout the growing season, it is better to give preference to nitrogen-phosphoric fertilizers, and when preparing a plant for winter - potash. In the fall, it is also possible to make wood ashes;
- weeding. All decorative plants need timely weeping. This part of the care is not only supporting a beautiful and healthy plant planting, but also protects plants from pests and diseases. Do not forget to delete faded flowers on time in order not to prevent the dissolution of new buds;
- trimming. Some gardeners grow grassy hibiscus and do not conduct trimming. If you still want to add decorativeness to the bushes, then pruning is required. In the spring, before the moment, the deposit will begin, swipe a slight sanitary trimming. Last year shoots can be shortened by a third, remove damaged and darned shoots. During the growing season, pinch the tops of the shoots to stimulate the formation of new shoots. In the fall, herbal hibiscus in trimming do not need, since the entire above-ground part before in winter you need to completely cut off;
- creating a support. Some grade hibiscus varieties can reach a height of 3 meters, which means that they may need a support.
Herbish hibiscus in autumn
With the arrival of autumn herbic hibiscus, you will also need a person's help. The above-ground part of the plant is devouted, and only the root system is sent to the wintering. But do not rush immediately after the end of flowering, cut the stems. The above-ground part will gradually transfer all its nutritional elements to the roots, preparing them for the winter time. Wait for the complete dryness of the shoots and only then cut them down. If in your winter snow area, then create any shelter for hibiscus roots is not needed. If there is no snow cover, it is better to protect the plants. After cutting off the shoots, you need to pour a plant, explode, emphasize, fall asleep on top of a cheese, sawdust. There should be a kind of holmik, which must be covered with any girlfriend and fix the edges by stones. In this position, the root hibiscus hibiscus system will successfully survive even the most tall frost.
Hybiscus herbal reproduction
Gibiscus reproduction of hibiscus seeds
Growing herbal hibiscus from seeds is a very popular method among gardeners. After all, it is possible to buy seeds of this decorative plant in almost any flower shop. Be sure to pay attention to the shelf life of seeds to avoid disappointing from unsuccessful germination of hibiscus. Consider a step-by-step instruction landing for hibiscus seeds herbal:
- seed seeds in the end of winter or the earliest spring, in order to have time to grow seedlings to transplant into open ground in the early summer;
- if you purchased the seeds of the desired grade of herbal hibiscus, then they must be properly prepared for landing. For disinfection, they are soaked in a weak solution of manganese. It will also be useful to soak seeds during the day in the solution of any stimulator of root formation;
- prepare the containers in which you will sow seeds. You can fill them in both the ready-made soil purchased in the store and the earthen mixture prepared by yourself. To do this, you need to mix peat and sand in approximately equal proportions;
- press the seeds and pour them out with a thin layer of soil. Pour your landings and be sure to cover them with glass or film;
- for the successful germination of hibiscus seeds, it is very important to comply with some conditions. Immediately after covering the container with a film or glass it is necessary to put it into a light and warm place with an air temperature of about 25-28 degrees. It is desirable that the temperature does not hesitate. Regularly check your landings, check them out, follow the soil moisture, remove the condensate from the inside of the glass or film;
- after the seedlings of herbal hibiscus appears, there will be 2-3 real leaves, they must be seeded in separate pots. Seedlings should receive enough solar lighting. Otherwise, seedlings will be pulled out;
- in May or early June, when the soil warms well, the seedlings can be planted in an open ground. If some seedlings seem to you still weak, then you can land them in the ground right in the pots for rearing.
Hybiscus herbal seeds spare very well, and seedlings quickly takes peace in the open soil. That is why this method of breeding this decorative plant is one of the most popular. Seeds of almost any variety of herbal hibiscus to buy will not make problems. The seed method, besides, guarantees the cultivation of a strong plant resistant to diseases, pests and adverse environmental conditions. But to see the magnificent flowering of herbic hibiscus, which were grown from seeds, may be only in 3-4 years.
Gibiscus reproduction herbal cuttings
- Try to propagate hibiscus herbal with cerebrals worth trying in the summer. To do this, you must choose the most strong escape at the top of the plant and cut it under an acute angle. Lower leaves remove, and leave the top.
- Further, some gardeners put a cutlery into the water, while others prefer to immediately plant a stalk into a nutrient soil, after having previously treated the location of the cortimulator with a solution.
- Capacity for planting a cutlery should have a volume of at least 1 liter. It is filled with a mixture of sand and peat, make a recess of about 5 cm and plant a stalk.
- Hibiscus cutlets after strengthening in the ground should be covered with a transparent capacity. For this, a regular bank will suit.
- Hibiscus put in a warm and bright place, avoiding direct sunlight.
- After 21-28 days, the cuttings should be rooted. To check this, quite slightly pull the plant. If the roots are formed, then you will immediately feel it.
- Next, the cuttings must be transplanted into more free containers. Fill them with a mixture of turf, sheet, peat ground and sand in an equal ratio.
- Care for young hibiscus. Water them, feed them, spray. After the plants form small bushes, they can be planted at a permanent place of growth in the open soil.
The flowering of herbal hibiscuses reproduced with cuttings occurs on the 2nd year of growth.
The reproduction of hibiscus herbal division bush
The division of the bush is an effective way to reproduction of hibiscus herbal, which retains all species characteristics of a maternal bush in new plants. In addition, the fission of the rhizomes is necessary for the preservation of the decorative quality of the bush. The number of escapes of herbal hibiscus increases every year, and the division of the bush becomes just a forced measure. Prepare a landing point in the same way that is described in this article in the section "The History Hybiscus Plant". Drop the bush, divide it on as many parts, as much as its size allows, plant each part. Pour plants.
Problems in the cultivation of hibiscus herbal
What to do if hibiscus herbal yellow
If you have noticed that the stems or leaves of hibiscus herbal began to yellow, then there may be several reasons for this:
- the plant fell ill with chlorosis. In this case, for the treatment of hibiscus, it is necessary to use modern drugs that can be purchased in specialized stores for gardeners;
- the root plant system was damaged when landing or in transplantation. It is possible to correct the situation in this case by adding to water for watering zircon or corneser. The same water can spray the whole plant;
- the plant lack moisture. The leaves and shoots will definitely begin shirt if you wanted herbal hibiscus. Then the leaves will disappear. Young plants need more abundant irrigation, and in dry and hot weather to water Hibiscus better daily. Also useful in the evening to spend spraying of the entire aboveground part of this decorative plant.
What to do if hibiscus herbal does not bloom
Sometimes gardeners are found with an annoying situation when Hibiscus Herbal does not want to bloom. This can even happen if all the rules for planting and leaving the plant are met. What is the reason for such a problem? The case can be in the shortage of mineral components. If hibiscus herbal is experiencing a lack of boron or phosphorus, then bloom may not come. If there is also a slow growth of shoots, then the hibiscus lacks nitrogen. It is possible to solve this problem by making comprehensive mineral fertilizers.
What to do if hibiscus herbal fall leaves
If you notice the dropping of leaves with hibiscus herbal at the autumn time, it is not worth worrying. This is a natural process. The plant is so preparing for the winter. If the leaves began to fall out in the summer, then it is worth looking for the cause of this. Perhaps hibiscus lacks irrigation or its root system is damaged. In the first case, it is necessary to increase watering, and in the second - when watering, add corneser or zircon in the dosage indicated in the instruction.
How to deal with diseases and pests
Like any decorative plant in the garden, herbal hibiscus can be exposed to some pests. Most often, the plant is attacking sputum pliers, whiteflies, aphid, trips. But modern insecticidal remedies make it possible to completely save a shrub from this problem. Of the diseases most often in hibiscus, chlorosis occurs, which arises due to the lack of some mineral elements. Do not forget to make complex mineral supplements, and this problem will not arise.
Hybiscus herbal garden care and reproduction will become accumulated even for beginner gardeners. This plant will become an excellent option to create group floral fittings, solitary fittings. Flowers of this plant are always a look. Good cultivation!