Yaskolka, landing and care

If you want to effectively arrange an alpine hill or roccarius, but not quite confident in your gardener forces, you can safely give preference to the Yaskolka. This flower amazes with its simplicity and painting. Yaskolka will suit cultivation almost on any plot. You will not need to make any difficult actions in the form of growing seedlings, transplants, creating special climatic conditions, etc. Yaskolka is known for his unpretentiousness. This "Balkan" flower will tighten your garden with a snow-white blanket on a lush green pillow. In this article, let's talk about one of the most famous and simple for growing soil blooming perennials - Yaskolka.

Yaskolka. Plant Description

Yaskolka is most common in the countries of the northern hemisphere with a temperate climate. The characteristic features of this herbaceous perennial are:

• the word "Yaskolka" (Lat. Cerastium) occurred from the Greek word "kers", which means "horn", "horned plant". This is due to the fact that some varieties of Yaskolk have a fruit that is like a horn according to its form;
• yaskolka belongs to the clove family;
• there are about 100 species of Yaskolki, which are common in Asia, Europe, North America, Tropical Africa, South America. Sometimes you can meet the Yaskolka even in Australia;
• yaskolka - the plant is grassy, \u200b\u200bwhich is capable of reaching a height of 15-30 cm;
• yaskolku can be grown and as a perennial, and as an annual;
• the stalks of Yasakolki are reprehension and ascending, and sometimes sharpening, branches;
• leaflets in a small size of a small size, one-piece form, are richly published, located on the stem opposite each other;
• yaskolka is famous for its small white flowers. In the diameter, the flower reaches 2 cm. Collected flowers in shovel inflorescences;

• the fruit in Yaskolki is a rounded box or an oblong shape with seeds inside. Seeds have a brown color and a honestall form;
• yaskolka is used in decorative purposes. The flower can often be found on the Alpine rols, in rockers, mix bears, in pots and containers.

Yaskolka. Photo

Yaskolka. Plant varieties

Yaskolka Alpine

• Yaskolka Alpine in the wild is found in the mountains. This fact can be explained by its name. You can meet this snow-white beauty in North America, Carpathians, Altai, Europe. Stems are very branched and sharpening.
• Yaskolka Alpine reaches a height of 15 cm.
• Leaves have a grayish tint.
• Flowers are reached in diameter as 2 cm as possible and are collected in small inflorescences of 4-5 pieces.
• The period of flowering in the wild is long enough - about 1 month.
• Flowers begin to bloom at the end of spring.
• An alpine alpine indulgerse is a bit picky to moisture and the composition of the soil and lighting. Does not like excessive humidification and heavy soil.
• Enough problematic tolerates winter. Under winter shelter, the risk of sparing, and without it - damage to the shoots in the absence of snow.

Yaskolka Biberstein

• Yaskolka Biberstein came from the Crimea. The stalks of this plant are so strongly published that they have a practically gray color.
• Little white flowers up to 1.5-2 cm in diameter are assembled in half a few pieces.
• Yaskolka Biberstein raised above the ground by 20 cm.
• The flowering period of this plant is also quite long - about 1 month. It happens in May-June.
• Very well tolerates winter even without shelter.
• In order for the Yaskolka Biberstein does not "capture" the entire area and did not grow much, you need to pinch every young escape.

Yaskolka felt

• Yaskolka felt is known since 1620. Forms beautiful and compact "pillows".
• It does not grow so much like Yaskolka Biberstein. However, to preserve the compactness of the landing, it is recommended to do a periodic trimming.
• Yaskolka reaches a height of 30 cm, and flowers in diameter - 1-1.5 cm.
• The stalks of Yasakolki are sharpening, abundantly branched and pubescent.
• The foliage has a grayish color.
• It tolerates the winter well, but it is afraid of rich snow melting in spring.
• This is an ideal plant for small flower beds, alpine slides. You can also be successfully grown in containers, pots.

Yaskolka Large-flowered

Yaskolka Large-flowered was evilored in about 1820. Motherland are the Balkans. Already one only the name can be guessing about the distinctive features of this beautiful decorative flower. The size of the colors of the Yaskolki large-flowered is really striking. In diameter, they reach 3 cm, and this is the biggest size that the Yaskolka can achieve. A spectacular white carpet of Yaskolki large-flowered perfectly combines with other plants on the flower bed, alpine slide. Blossom comes in the middle or late summer. Yaskolka Large-flowered reaches 20 cm in height.

Purple Yaskolka

In the wild, Yasakolka purple can be found in Iran, Turkey, in the Caucasus. Despite the fact that the Yaskolka carries such a name, the flowers have a white color. The plant reaches a height of 25 cm. The leaves have a green color, which is preserved up to the first snow. Winter is good. The flowers of Yasakolki purple small and collected in inflorescences-umbrellas for several pieces. The plant grows a lush "carpet" and also represents a high decorative value.

Yaskolka silver

As you can already guess the name of this species, the plant has a rather spectacular appearance. All parts of the plant as if polled by a thin layer of silver. Especially noticeable and beautiful will be the contrast of the Yaskolka silver with a juicy green lawn or other bright colors. Blossom comes in the late spring or early summer. Yaskolka Silver acquires a unique appearance on the sunny slopes of rocaries or alpine slides. If you are looking for an unpretentious plant of unusual colors, then you boldly choose a silver junk. You can transplant the plant in 5-7 years.

Yaskolka ordinary

The second name of this species is the Yakolka turf. This plant is very common in the wild on the territory of Russia. You could often see this flower and not even attach importance to the fact that it is a Yaskolka. The rabble and branchy shoots of the plant naturally decorate the meadows, edges, river slopes. An ordinary Yasakolka is capable of reaching a height of 30 cm, which depends on its place of growth. Small white flowers are collected in umbrella inflorescences.

Yaskolka Silver carpet

Excellent soil rim who amazes growth rates and its puff. You will receive in its plot "Silver Carpet" up to 30 cm high. It grows so quickly that it can even "capture" the territory of the growth of other plants. Take this fact when choosing a landing site. The advantages of this Yaskolki is excellent winter hardiness and drought resistance. You can even achieve the second blooming season if you dry out the blond shoots. Reaches its highest decorative qualities to moderate acid and air soils.

Yaskolka Snow carpet

Yaskolka Snow carpet is also quite popular among gardeners due to its excellent qualities. First, she tolerates the winter well. Secondly, the plant grows so quickly, which will very soon fill the place allocated to him. Seeds have a high germination and germinate about 2 weeks after landing.

Application of Yaskolki in folk medicine

Together with the excellent decorative abilities of the Yaskolki, you will receive a kind of "National Doctor" in its plot. Who would have thought that this is pretty simple in appearance plant has also therapeutic properties. However, the efficiency of using this plant in folk medicine has already been proven by several generations. Yaskolka can produce the following effect on the human body:

• the effect of the sedative. People who are in a state of stress, depression, nervousness, emotional instability can try to apply this plant in the form of a decoction. The decoction is preparing very simple: chopped and dried parts of the Yakolki pour boiling water and give it. At 0.5 liters of water there will be 2-3 tablespoons of the Yaskolki. For a better effect, it is worth using this decoction systematically, in the form of a course. Soothing and relaxing effect is achieved and when adding this branch in the bath;
• anticancer action. The entire aboveground part of the Yaskolka is suitable for the preparation of a special bravery, which will have this action. On 1 cup of water will be needed 1 sec. The resulting mixture must be brought to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes. Then the brave must cool. After you follow it, take 0.5 glasses 3-4 times a day;
• vitaminizing action. The decoction of Yascolki is also taken inward during avitaminosis. Yaskolka is rich in flavonoids, coumarines, carbohydrates, etc.;
• help in treating hemorrhoids. In some countries, the decoction of Yaskolki is often taken as a means for treating hemorrhoids;
• anti-inflammatory effect in conjunctivitis. If you make a bummer on the eyes of the branch of the Yaskolki, then the recovery will come much faster.

Yaskolka. Landing

Depending on the type and variety of Yaskolki, landing and care can be slightly different. Consider the most common moments to pay attention to when landing this plant at home.

Step 1. Choose a place to land the Yaskolki

• yaskolka is one of the most versatile soil plants. You absolutely do not need to think about how to create a half-length for the Yaskolka, how to cut her stay under the scorching rays in the summer. Yaskolka calmly grow even on the southern side of the site;
• by virtue of its little height, Yaskolka flowers are also not afraid of winds and drafts. This versatility and unpretentiousness to the landing site and attracts many gardeners;
• one of the main points to pay attention to the landing of Yaskolki is an incredible growth of this plant. At its low height of 20-30 cm, one shrub can grow into a territory with a diameter of 75 cm. You will have to independently limit the growing plants if you do not select a place where it will be impossible. For example, such places include stony cleft, lower alpine slide. If you are only welcome to such an intensive growth of Yaskolki, then do not limit its space.

Step 2. Choose the soil for Yaskolki

Yaskolka is also unpretentious and to the composition of the soil, where it will grow. Minimal requirements are:

• the best option will be lightweight, bulk, loose and air soil;
• yaskolka prefers any sand-based ground;
• the hydraulicity of the soil is practically no meaning for the Yaskolki;
• yaskolka does not like and sour soils;
• in decorative purposes, the Yaskolka can even land in rocky soil, but with the addition of peat.

Step 3. Landing Technology Yaskolki

1. Before starting the landing, you need to slightly prepare the soil. Do it best not immediately before landing, but 2-3 weeks before that. The soil must be accurate and put there about 6 kg by humus. If the land is heavy, loamy, then add sand. The earth must be piping at least to a depth of 25 cm.
2. Immediately before the landing itself, the soil drops should be repeated. In small holes, the Yaskolk is planted at a distance of about 30 cm from each other. You can plant both seeds and seedlings of Yaskolki. The planting technology is the same. When landing the Yaskolki seedle you will achieve earlier flowering. In May, plant seeds in pots, and at the beginning of the summer you can transfer the resulting seedlings into an open ground.
3. After the seeds or seedlings are planted, you need to pour an iColack.

Yaskolka. Care

Simple care for the Yaskolka after landing is another huge dignity of this plant for which even novice gardeners choose it. The main points that are worth paying attention to the cultivation of Yaskolki are:

• regular watering is almost the only action that will be required of you when growing an arabol. This plant belongs to relatively drought-resistant colors. But to watch out the humidity and regularly water everything is worth it. It will be enough to water the plant 1 time per week. With a strong drought, the frequency can be increased;
• weeping plants. The removal of weeds will allow maintaining aesthetic and healthy appearance of this decorative plant. In addition, timely getting rid of weeds is a good prevention of possible diseases and invasions of pests;
• timely removal of flashing flowers and dried leaves, shoots. It will also allow you to maintain your flowerbed, alpine slide, Roccar with Yaskolka is always in a neat and pleasant appearance;
• if the Yaskolka grow greatly, and you do not want it, it's enough to quickly shove the shoots. So, you will create the desired compact form;
• soil looser is not an obligatory requirement of the Yaskolki, but sometimes it will not be superfluous. The looping you can maintain lightness and soil airiness that Yaskolka love so much.

Do I need to feed the Yaskolk

Opinions of experienced gardeners about the need for feeding of Yaskolki diverge. Some are confident that this flower grows perfectly without fertilizer. Others argue that several feeding over the summer will affect the growth and flowering of Yaskolki extremely positive way. In specialized stores for gardeners, you can purchase ready-made comprehensive fertilizers for decorative garden colors. Organic fertilizers can be added before planting in the ground and during flowering.

As Yaskolka breeds

You can reproduce the Yasakolku in several ways. Which one to choose, depends only on you. The process of reproduction of the plant can be engaged in spring or autumn, when the Yaskolka is already wondering. Usually, gardeners choose one of the three breeding methods:

• reproduction with cuttings. To root the cuttings in spring or autumn. Cut shoots are planted into the ground and covered in a mini-greenhouse. The greenhouse must be opened periodically, to remove condensate, follow humidity;
• reproduction by the method of dividing the bush. You need to share the bush of Yaskolki in the spring when the plant is touched into growth. Carefully dig a bush, carefully divide the rhizome on as many parts as its size allows. Every part needs to be planted;
• seed method. Also grow a jaw from seeds. You can sow a plant as immediately into the open soil in early spring or autumn, and grow seedlings in a greenhouse or even at home in March. The germination of the seed is very high. Young seedlings you can see 2 weeks after landing. When the Yaskolka is strong enough, it can be divened to the boxes at a distance of about 5 cm from each other. It is possible to land this seedlings in the open ground in the middle of summer. True, you will see bloom only next year.

Yaskolka. Transplant and rejuvenation

Yaskolka is a perennial plant. But in order for it to maintain its pomp and decorative appearance, you must not forget to transplant it after the expiration of a certain period of time. Peresanzing Yaskolki is a way to rejuvenate this plant. Approximately 5-7 years old, you can transplant the Yasakolka or simply split the bush into several parts. Another way to rejuvenate the Yaskolka is periodic trimming of shoots.

Yaskolka. Possible diseases and pests

Yaskolka is practically not susceptible to disease and pests. This is a huge plus that makes growing this beautiful flower in his site even more attractive. In what cases can still happen to some kind of plant infection? As a rule, it is a rather rare phenomenon. If you finally decide not to pay attention to this decorative flower, forget about it watering, trimming, it is quite expected that the stability of the Yaskolki to disease will decrease. The flower does not like strong soil moistening. Pointing roots can begin. The abundance of weed grass can increase the risk of insects on the parts of the plant. In order for you to do not have to look for a tool for the treatment of Yaskolki, follow the following elementary rules:

• observe the watering mode;
• getting rid of weed grass in a timely manner;
• delete dried leaves in a timely manner, flowers or shoots;
• periodically examine the plant.

It is worth seeing you to see a beautifully decorated to the Yaskolka flower bed or an alpine slide, as you immediately penetrate into this simple, but surprisingly spectacular flower. Yaskolki landing and care in the open ground is completely simple. Growing this flower will give you a pleasure. The Yaskolka looks beautifully as independently, and in combination with other decorative plants. For example, a snow-white Yaskolka can "perform in the ensemble" with tulips, calendula, bells, tulips, camnels and other plants.