Lily of the valley.
A symbolic flower on May 1, lily of the valley seduced by his delicate white bells. This lily flower is usually found throughout the northern hemisphere. Several varieties have been developed from the varieties 'Albostriata', 'Flore Pleno', etc.
Scientific name: Convallaria majalis
Family: Lily
Varieties: "Albostriata", "Flora Pleno"
Color of flowers: white flowers
Landing: Landing in September, landing in October
Shutter speed: partial shadow
Soil type: humus-rich, lightweight
Use: Border, Potted, Undergrowth, Gardener
Flowering: Flowering in April, Flowering in May
Leaves: Kaduk
Disease, pests: grey mold
Watering: abundant summer
Longevity: Long-term
Height: 20-25 cm
Symbolic: lily of the valley is a lucky flower
Therapeutic properties: Toxic plant in contact with the body
A lily of the valley, a symbolic plant
We offer the Milk Woman's Woman on May 1 to wish you happiness and health. In the Middle Ages, he announced his engagement. According to legend, the lily of the valley comes from the tears shed by the Virgin Mary after visiting her son's grave. Symbolizing purity and honesty, this bouquet is full of good intentions to offer to loved ones.
Landing lily of the valley
This perennial undergrowth appreciates plots in the shade or the shade. The light, limestone and fresh soil are perfect for it. Claws of lily of the valley are planted in autumn and buckets in spring. The village lily of the valley carries up to -25 ° C.
Steps to plant lily of the valley:
- Dig a hole 15 cm deep
- Place the claw, spreading the roots and allowing it to lengthen by 1 cm.
- Cover the ground, you should see that the tip of the claw slightly exceeds
- Trembler a little bit and water.
- Respect about ten centimeters between each claw
- Lily of the valley.
It is possible to plant a pot of yeasts, provided that it has a shaded exposure and a damp substrate. The planting steps are the same; just think about mixing potting soil and sand to create a substrate. Water regularly so that the soil does not dry out. Choose an evaporator for this. Traditional watering can soak a substrate that hates lily of the valley.
Maintain lily of the valley
The addition of organic fertilizers promotes good flowering. Bring the compost in autumn and renew it in spring only if your land is poor. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Don't forget to cut out the faded flowers. This will prevent the appearance of toxic fruits.
Multiply by separating the claws
Be careful when handling the thrush. All parts of the plant are toxic! Wear gloves and wash anything that may come into contact with them. Using a small fork, dig up the claws and separate them with a clean knife. Then transplant the chips in the right places, following the landing steps.
Different kinds of lily of the valley
There are only one species that grows spontaneously: the lily of May or Convallaria majalis. Several varieties qualify as typical species. The lily of the valley is larger than the lily of May, while the rose has pale pink flowers. The Albostriata variety has different leaves. Frankish green with small white lines.
Daisy
The dense plant, recognizable by its large white flowers, belongs to the family of complex flowers. Usually found in Europe in meadows, but it can also be grown in the garden.
Scientific name: Leucanthemum
Family: Composite
Color of flowers: white flowers
Landing: Landing in April, landing in May
Shutter speed: Sun
Soil type: Normal
Usage: in mass
Flowering: Flowering in June, Flowering in July
Leaves: Semi-permanent
Disease, pests: aphids, gray mold, slugs, beetles
Watering: Moderate
Longevity: Long-term
Height: 70-80 cm
Therapeutic advantages: antispasmodic plant, painkiller, digestive plant
Placing chamomile in the sun
The daisies adapt to any type of soil but will be more demanding to the show. Place it in the sun or the penumbra in the southern regions. Withstands up to -15°C, but is afraid of stagnant water. In a hard, potty, stone or insulated daisy chain, the daisy chain brings this small countryside atmosphere into the garden. It is planted in autumn or spring, excluding periods of frost.
Steps to plant a daisy
- Dig a hole a little deeper than your buckets
- Ventilate the ground and mix it with compost and sand if your ground is heavy
- Place a drainage layer at the bottom of the hole (gravel or clay balls)
- Put a layer of your soil/compost mixture
- Place the pots in the well at a distance of 30 to 50 cm between the plants.
- Fill in the voids with the substrate
- Tamp and water
Sowing daisies in the spring
Camomile sowing is done in March-April and is very easy to do.
- Remove the grass and pebbles if you are sowing in the ground, otherwise fill the drainage pot over the drainage layer.
- Water is abundant
- Sow seeds on the fly, for a more natural result
- Cover a thin layer of potting soil
- Water again.
- Keep the substrate moist until it appears
- Camomile content and size
For the first year, we water regularly without soaking the soil. Then chamomile no longer needs watering. In spring, the compost will benefit him! To extend the flowering, you can cut off the faded flowers as you move. The highest grades require embedding, especially if they are not protected from the wind. At the end of the fall, cut off the stems about ten centimeters from the ground and remove the dead leaves.
Multiply the daisy chain
In four to five years, you can separate chamomile bundles. To do this, continue in March-April or after flowering.
- Remove the lump of earth with a shovel, taking care not to damage the roots
- Cut the bundle into two pieces
- Get them in the right places, following the landing advice
Varieties of edible daisies
Like daisies, daisies are edible! We add flowers and buttons directly to the salads. Besides giving a taste, it has antispasmodic, soothing, digestive and astringent properties. That combines business with pleasure.