In the market this species appeared relatively recently, but already managed to win the love of flower growers and popularity among summer residents. To a greater extent, this warm reception was influenced by the ability to grow the plant both in the open ground and in flowerpots, as well as the unusual rounded shape of the bush, completely covered with flowers.
Growing of globular chrysanthemums
On the one hand, this bush starts to bloom relatively early, which attracts the attention of the florist. But on the other, quite often he dies because of improper care. Although this plant is rather unpretentious, there are several important rules that must be followed. Consider the points on how to grow spherical chrysanthemums.
- Crown formation . Due to the genetic characteristics, the plant does not need regular pruning or spraying. It is enough to prick the shoot when two or three pairs of leaves appear on it. After that, the young bush begins to grow into a large ball and hardly needs formation.
- Light . The flower loves light, so that the landing site is chosen solar, this directly affects the growth of the bush as a whole. Moreover, chrysanthemum remains the culture of a short light day, so in winter it is better to clean tubs with a plant in the cellar.
- Landing . Planting of globular chrysanthemums is produced in pits located at a distance of not less than 50 cm from each other. That the seedlings quickly took root. you can add a little fertilizer to each pit. If you plan to leave flowers for the winter in the ground, then in April you need to start dividing the bush.
- Watering . In the care of globular chrysanthemums, it is important to treat the issue of irrigation correctly. In hot summer, never allow soil to dry out. Daily, but moderately, we water the flowers.
- Care after flowering chrysanthemum globular is to cut the entire aboveground part. We leave about 10 cm of stems above the soil. Thus, you protect the plant from the appearance of pests and the occurrence of diseases, it also stimulates the growth of radical shoots.
- Top dressing . When caring for globular chrysanthemums, it is necessary to fertilize flowers only once at the very beginning of growth. This is suitable for humus or mullein .
- Protection against pests. If the yard is wet weather, once every two weeks should be used drugs containing copper. It is a good remedy for powdery mildew .
Spherical Chrysanthemum - Reproduction
Sprouting chrysanthemums is necessary in April or the beginning of May. The bush is divided into parts one by one. If this process is postponed and started around mid-May or early June, then the bushes will be small and the diameter of the ball is much smaller. If we neglect the planting, then this will lead to a slow growth of the bush. Its root system forms a core lignified root, which prevents the appearance and development of new shoots.
Immediately after the division of the chrysanthemum, the globules are planted in the soil. Small spring frosts young seedlings are not afraid,
Spherical chrysanthemums - how to save in winter?
In the warm southern strip, wintering of the globular chrysanthemum passes without special preparations. There are, of course, winter hardy varieties that can survive in harsher conditions. To do this, it is sufficient to cover them to prevent freezing and penetration of light. The simplest and most reliable way to save in winter the spherical chrysanthemums bought in autumn, put them in a cool dark place and in April wake the plant. The apartment conditions they do not fit. It is important that immediately after the onset of heat, the shelter is removed from the beds, otherwise the flowers will become wet and die.