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It grows mainly in shady, mostly mixed forests. Distributed in Europe, in Western Siberia, in North Africa. It occurs in broad-leaved and broad-leaved-coniferous forests and their derivatives, on sufficiently rich and moist soils.
The nettle-leaved bell is also popularly called the big bell, pine forest, goose neck, throat grass and priming grass for its use in the treatment of sore throat. Its leaves and roots are used in salads, and young leaves are used to make cabbage soup.
Campanula trachelium "Bernice"
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Perennial with a fibrous, rather thick root. The stem is straight, simple or branched, angular, rough, up to 1 m or more high, hairy. The leaves are rough, pale below, pointed, large-toothed-toothed or bifurcate, the lower ones are long-petiolate, heart-shaped-ovate, pointed, up to 8-10 cm long, 6-7 cm wide, with hairy petioles, the upper leaves are sessile. At the ends of branches 1-4 flowers on short stalks, drooping or straight. Calyx blackish, obversely conical, with triangular, straight hairy teeth, 2-3 times shorter than the corolla. Corolla bell-shaped, blue-violet or almost white, bearded inside, not deeply divided into deflected lobes. Stamens with white-filamentous filaments expanded at the base. Somewhat curved hairy style almost equal to the corolla. Capsule hanging, ovoid, with three holes. Seeds ovoid, flattened, yellow. It blooms from early July to mid-August, the seeds begin to ripen at the end of August, numerous (1200 pieces per 1 shoot).
Mesophyte. Germination of seeds is very extended: the vast majority of seedlings appear in the spring of the next year, a smaller part - in the second and third years. Cotyledons appear on the soil surface in early May. They are thick, dark green, without noticeable veins, naked. From the bud of the embryo, the first true leaves develop quite quickly on long petioles, densely covered with stiff, downward-pointing hairs. The leaf blade is rounded, crenate, ciliate along the edge, covered with short, erect hairs. By mid-summer, the plant has several leaves forming a rosette. Only the thickened underground part of the plant overwinters. Sometimes at the end of the growing season, new small green leaves appear above the soil surface, wintering under the snow. In the second year of life in late April - early May, the plants develop large, round, stiff-haired leaves pointed at the top. Adventitious roots begin to form in early May. Usually, only a part of the vegetative sphere of the shoot of the next year is laid in the buds of renewal in autumn, and the generative sphere is formed the next year, so the plant blooms relatively late. The basal leaves die off completely by the middle of summer, leaving only leaf traces. The flowers are turned upwards, in rainy weather and in the evening they close. Bluebells are pollinated mainly by bees and bumblebees, whose proboscises easily reach the nectar disc. Pollen maturation and opening at different times. The stigmas prevent self-pollination.
Gives abundant self-sowing, weeds, so it is better to cut flower stalks immediately after flowering. To collect seeds, you can leave a few shoots with fruits. In culture, terry varieties. Use: mixborders, single and group plantings, on the edges in parks. Shade-tolerant.
It is called creeping hops, beer hops, curly hops, bitterness... This powerful and beautiful vine has everything to be useful to man. Hops are revered by many peoples of the world, it is a symbol of fertility, strong economy, prowess, happiness and longevity, it is depicted on coats of arms and coins. But many summer residents are not at all happy with him. Hops tend to grow rapidly, inhibiting growth cultivated plants around you. But is it really necessary to fight it?
Pork with Eggplant - A delicious stew with vegetables and spicy rice is easy and simple to cook for dinner or lunch. It will take about half an hour to cook, so this recipe can be categorized as "if you need dinner quickly." The dish turns out hearty, fragrant, spicy. Turmeric colors the ingredients in a beautiful golden yellow color, cloves, cardamom, garlic and chili pepper add savory notes to the dish. Choose lean meat for this recipe.
Seed propagation in the garden strawberry familiar to us, unfortunately, leads to the appearance of less productive plants and weaker bushes. But another type of these sweet berries - alpine strawberries, can be successfully grown from seeds. Let's learn about the main advantages and disadvantages of this crop, consider the main varieties and features of agricultural technology. The information presented in this article will help you decide whether it is worth giving her a place in the berry.
Despite the confusion that has accumulated over the past decades with the name "Christmas cactus", one of the most recognizable and colorful forest cacti, epiphyllums remain everyone's favorite. Leafless, with flattened stems, strikingly abundantly blooming, hybrid epiphyllums with their hanging shoots and delicate flowers do not require particularly difficult care from the owners. They can become the most colorful flowering succulent plant in any collection.
Merchant buckwheat with meat and pumpkin is a simple recipe for a delicious dinner or lunch. I advise you to bring it to readiness in the oven, although you can also on the stove. Firstly, it tastes better in the oven, as the buckwheat is steamed, it becomes very tasty, and the meat is tender. Secondly, the hour that it languishes in the oven can be spent on yourself or communicating with loved ones. Perhaps many will decide that buckwheat with meat is an ordinary dish, but try to cook it according to this recipe.
Often at the sight beautiful flower we instinctively bend down to smell its fragrance. All fragrant flowers can be divided into two large groups: nocturnal (pollinated by nocturnal butterflies) and diurnal, whose pollinators are mainly bees. Both groups of plants are important for the grower and designer, because we often walk in the garden during the day and relax in our favorite corners with the onset of the evening. We are never put off by the fragrance of our favorite fragrant flowers.
Pumpkin is considered by many gardeners to be the queen of the beds. And not only because of its size, variety of shapes and colors, but also for its excellent taste, useful qualities and a rich harvest. Pumpkin contains a large amount of carotene, iron, various vitamins and minerals. Thanks to the possibility of long-term storage, this vegetable supports our health. all year round. If you decide to plant a pumpkin on your site, you will be interested to know how to get the largest possible harvest.
Scotch eggs are amazing! Try to cook this dish at home, there is nothing difficult to prepare. Scotch eggs are hard-boiled eggs wrapped in chopped meat breaded in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and deep fried. For frying, you need a frying pan with a high rim, and if you have a deep fryer, then it's just great - even less hassle. You will also need deep-frying oil so as not to smoke the kitchen. Choose farm eggs for this recipe.
One of the most amazing large-flowered tub cubanola Dominican fully justifies the status of a tropical miracle. Heat-loving, slow-growing, with huge and in many ways unique bells of flowers, cubanola is a fragrant star with a difficult character. It requires special conditions in the rooms. But for those who are looking for exclusive plants for their interior, the best (and more chocolatey) candidate for the role of indoor giant cannot be found.
Chickpea Curry with Meat is a hearty hot dish for lunch or dinner inspired by Indian cuisine. This curry is quick to prepare, but requires pre-preparation. Chickpeas need to be pre-soaked in large quantities cold water for several hours, preferably at night, the water can be changed several times. It is also better to leave the meat in the marinade overnight so that it turns out juicy and tender. Then you should boil the chickpeas until tender and then cook the curry according to the recipe.
Rhubarb can not be found on everyone garden plot. It's a pity. This plant is a storehouse of vitamins and can be widely used in cooking. What is not prepared from rhubarb: soups and cabbage soup, salads, delicious jam, kvass, compotes and juices, candied fruits and marmalade, and even wine. But that's not all! A large green or red rosette of plant leaves, reminiscent of burdock, acts as a beautiful backdrop for annuals. Not surprisingly, rhubarb can also be seen in flower beds.
Today, experiments with non-banal combinations and non-standard colors in the garden are in trend. For example, plants with black inflorescences have become very fashionable. All black flowers are original and specific, and it is important for them to be able to select suitable partners and a position. Therefore, this article will not only introduce you to the range of plants with slate-black inflorescences, but also teach you the intricacies of using such mystical plants in garden design.
3 delicious sandwiches - cucumber sandwich, chicken sandwich, cabbage and meat sandwich - a great idea for a quick snack or for a picnic in nature. Only fresh vegetables, juicy chicken and cream cheese and a little spice. There is no onion in these sandwiches, if you wish, you can add an onion marinated in balsamic vinegar to any of the sandwiches, this will not spoil the taste. Having quickly prepared snacks, it remains to collect a picnic basket and go to the nearest green lawn.
Depending on the variety group, the age of seedlings suitable for planting in open ground, is: for early tomatoes - 45-50 days, medium ripening - 55-60 and late dates- not less than 70 days. When planting seedlings of tomatoes at a younger age, the period of its adaptation to new conditions is significantly extended. But success in obtaining a high-quality crop of tomatoes also depends on the careful implementation of the basic rules for planting seedlings in open ground.
There is an opinion among the people that the bell grows exclusively in the fields and meadows, but today there are a huge number of garden bells that you can easily grow on your site and enjoy their beautiful view.
bells – members of the Campanulaceae family. This plant is exceptionally herbaceous and grows most actively in temperate climates.
Very often, the bell is characterized as a rock plant, because it adapts quite well to different living conditions.
Bluebells can be divided into three groups, each of which includes a large number of species, subspecies, and hybrid varieties. Thus, distinguish undersized, medium and tall groups of bells. You will learn more about the most common representatives of each of these groups from this article.
Undersized groups of bluebells
Undersized groups of bluebells are also called dwarf.On the right planting site, these flowers can grow for several years. Such a place should be well lit, with sandy soil.
Undersized types of bluebells grow in the form of a bush up to 30 cm high and the same diameter. The shape of the flower is funnel-shaped, the plants grow singly. Flowers blue, purple, white. Their color may vary depending on the species.
Carpathian bell
– plant with a thin stem up to 30 cm high. Stem without leaves. These bells are perennial. The shoots of this plant are collected in a bush that reaches a diameter of 30 cm.
The leaves are ovoid, the flowers are funnel-shaped, small, up to 5 cm in diameter. Blooms for 60-70 days in blue, purple or white. Flowering begins in June, and seeds can be collected from July to August. This species was first discovered in 1770.
The most famous subspecies of this variety:
- "Celestine"blooms blue.
- "Karpatenkrone"Purple flowers.
- "Chanton Joy"- flowers of saturated blue color.
This type of bluebell requires loose soil and sufficient moisture. Be sure to water the plant during prolonged heat. Flowers need to be cut, because otherwise the bush will simply "fall" and die. The bush grows very slowly, flowering begins only in the third year.
This plant can be propagated vegetatively or by seed. If you decide to breed a plant from seeds, it is worth remembering that it requires picking during germination and, possibly, more than one. This species is very beautiful, and its decorative "appearance" will decorate any garden.
birch bellflower
– representative of undersized types of bells. This species is not afraid of heights and grows in Turkey at a level of 200-300 meters. It got its name because of the similarity of the leaves of the flower with the leaves of a birch.
The stem of the plant is erect, small (10-15 cm). Its leaves have a glossy sheen, rich green color. Often 1 to 4 flowers per stem white color, with pubescent tip. Flowering of this species begins in May and lasts until the end of July - beginning of August.
The flower is unpretentious, grows in well-drained soils with a pH level of 5.6 to 7.5%. This species is desirable to protect for the winter.The birch bellflower is very often used landscape designers in the design of alleys, borders, flower beds. The flower looks incredibly beautiful in group plantings next to other ornamental plants.
Gargan bellflower
– very fragile perennial. The stem of this representative of the bellflowers is thin, creeping. The plant is found in the form of a small bush, reaching a height of up to 15 cm.
The leaves are rather small, rounded, tridentate. The flowers reach a size of 4 mm in diameter, have the shape of an asterisk, blue. This species has several subspecies, the color of which differs. So, for example, "Major" has pale blue flowers; "W.H.Pain" has a light lavender color with a bluish tint and a white center.
The flowering of the gargan bell is so abundant that neither the stem nor the leaves are visible behind the flowers. The flower was first discovered in 1832.
For comfortable growth, he needs to provide a semi-shady place with acidic, loamy soil with good drainage. For the gargan bell, it is necessary to ensure good drainage of water, because the plant may die due to its stagnation.
You should also think about how to cover the plant for the winter, especially young bushes. This species reproduces vegetatively or by seeds. It is used in most cases for the decoration of sidewalks, rocky gardens, and is also widely known as a pot culture.
has another name - bellflower – Campanula cochlearifolia. The plant prefers limestones and is most often found in the Alps and Carpathians.
The stems of this flower form a dense sod, they are thin and spread along the ground. The size of the bush is very small - 15 cm. At the very base, the leaves are semi-oval, very decorative: elongated, small, with teeth along the edges.
Flowers may be white, blue or blue flowers. Their maximum size is 1 cm in diameter. The length of the corolla is 1.2 cm, the petals are sharp at the tips, short. Flowering bush begins in June-July.
This species has several varieties that differ in color:
- "Alba" - White color.
- "Miss Wilmott"blooms blue.
- "R. B. Lodder"- flowers blue color with a "terry" coating.
This species has been known to gardeners since 1783.
It is worth planting this flower at a great distance from other plants, since the root grows very quickly. It is better to choose a place well-lit, warm and protected from cold winds and drafts. The soil must be used with good drainage, calcareous and not too nutritious.
Important! The plant does not tolerate clay, damp soil!
The bush can be propagated vegetatively (by shoots and division of bushes), as well as by seeds, which are grown according to the principle of growing seedlings. The plant should be propagated in February-March.
The plant is good to use in stone gardens, as the root easily sprouts under stones or paving slabs. Sometimes this species grows very large and forms a "living carpet" of green leaves and beautiful flowers.
Medium-sized groups of bluebells
Medium-sized groups of bluebells differ from undersized ones primarily in their size. These are bushes from 30 to 80 cm in height. The flowers of bluebells are medium-sized, large, collected in racemose inflorescences.
The bell-shaped corolla reaches a size of up to 3 cm and can be different colors: white, pale yellow, blue with a lilac tint. Flowering begins in June and ends at the end of July. The species has been widely used in horticultural crops since 1803.
Flowering of this species begins in June and continues until August. The mountains of the Caucasus are considered the birthplace of the flower, it grows more on the rocks. The plant is quite tall - from 50 to 70 cm, there are many stems in the bush, they are pubescent. The plant blooms with ocher-yellow flowers up to 3 cm in size. The inflorescence is collected in a spike-shaped brush.
The bush prefers slightly alkaline soils. For growing it is better to choose a well-lit place. The plant propagates by seeds that ripen in August-September. Pale ocher bell is used for mixborders, as well as for decorating rocky gardens, monuments and memorials. The active use of this bush in culture began in 1803.
Grossek's bell
– perennial herbaceous plant, reaching a height of 70 cm. The birthplace of this bush is the Balkans. The plant is rigidly pubescent, with numerous red-brown stems.
On the branches there are a lot of flowers of blue-violet or lilac shades up to 3 cm in size. Flowering begins in June-July. The leaves of this bush are rough, green. The plant propagates by seeds that ripen in August.
You can choose any place in the garden to grow the Grossec bell, but it is better if it is lit. Since under natural conditions the plant grows on alkaline, rocky soils, it is not particularly demanding on the soil. Designers use this look to decorate borders, mixborders or rocky gardens.
bluebell perforated
– perennial plant, quite low. Grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are heart-shaped, egg-shaped, with a serrated edge.
The corolla of the flower is in the form of an asterisk, sprawling, with well-dissected lobes. Inflorescences loose. The flowers are large, up to 3 cm in diameter, blue in color, in the form of stars. The plant blooms very plentifully and for quite a long time - from June to September.
Did you know? For the winter, the perforated bell needs shelter.
A flower is used to decorate alpine slides, mixborders, borders and rocky gardens.
This species is found exclusively in the Caucasus Mountains. - perennial herbaceous plant. Its height reaches 45 cm, the stems are very curly, pubescent with white stiff hairs. In one bush there are up to 10 stems.
The lower leaves on the stems are oblong, the upper ones are lanceolate. The plant blooms very abundantly, the flowers are quite large - up to 3 cm in diameter. Corolla trumpet, with upper lobes, "tucked" up, bright light purple.
It does not bloom for very long: the first color appears in mid-June and ends at the end of July. Used by designers in the design of mixborders, borders and rock gardens.
grows on the banks of forest rivers in Eastern Siberia and on Far East. This plant is perennial. The stem reaches a height of 50 cm, at the base and middle part it is straight, branches to the top, the texture is rough.
The leaves of this species are pubescent, basal with red pubescent petioles. The leaf itself is heart-shaped, egg-shaped. The leaves are quite large, about 7.4 cm. On one branch there can be up to five flowers of a rather large size, pubescent. The corolla of the flower is goblet, white, convex in the middle.
The plant tolerates winter quite well, although it is desirable to cover it. If there is a lot of snow in winter, flowering may worsen for the next season. Depending on the species, the color or size of the plant may vary.
Bell Takeshima
–perennial plant up to 60 cm high. It grows in the form of groups of basal rosettes, thus forming a rather dense bush. Stems slightly pubescent, thin, creeping.
The leaves are heart-shaped, with a wavy edge. Flowers in a racemose are slightly pubescent, may be white, purple or pink flowers. The size of the flowers is 6-7 cm, they appear throughout the summer.
The plant is frost-resistant, not demanding on soils and lighting, but it is better to choose bright places for planting.
Important! If you plant a flower in loose soil, you can observe the appearance of numerous shoots, which are then used to propagate the bush.
This type of bluebell is very similar to the dotted bell, but differs in the color of the leaves: the dotted leaves are less saturated green, close to bluish due to strong pubescence, while Takeshima has rich, bright, glossy green leaves.
This species is native to the Caucasus Mountains. The plant is biennial, herbaceous. Stem erect, branched. The leaves are arranged in a spiral, oblong, ovoid below and narrow, lanceolate at the top of the stem.
Flowers are arranged in a panicle, lilac, may have a purple hue. The calyx is separate, lanceolate, the corolla in the form of a funnel is divided into five parts. This plant begins its flowering in early summer and continues until mid-August. Propagated by seeds, which can be collected from the bushes after flowering.
Used in culture to decorate mixborders, but looks best in natural gardens and chaotic plantings.
Tall groups of bluebells
Tall groups of bluebells are distinguished by a height of over 150 cm, and the flowers have a richer smell than other species. There are more than 300 species of representatives of tall bells. We will note only the most popular of them.
Campanula lactiflora
–one of the largest representatives of this species. mature plant grows up to 2 meters, and the youngest specimens have a height of 50-80 cm. The stem of this plant is branched, leafy, straight.
The upper leaves are oblong, ovate, the lower leaves are petiolate, the petioles are short. The flowers are arched, bell-shaped up to 3 cm in diameter, white, collected in inflorescences. Flowering begins in June and ends at the end of August.
A flower grows in subalpine meadows, in the Caucasus and in Asia Minor. It is better to choose a sunny place for landing.
This species has several subspecies that differ in color:- "Alba"The flowers are snow white.
- "Pritchard's Variety"- lavender-blue. This flower is the lowest and does not grow above 50 cm.
- "Cerulea"- flowering sky-blue bright color.
- "Pouffe"The flowers are blue.
Campanula Glomerata, or crowded bluebell, –perennial herbaceous plant with a fibrous root system. The stem of the plant is erect, slightly pubescent.
Its leaves change as it grows: for example, in a young bush, the leaves are heart-shaped with a slightly pointed tip, in immature bushes, the lower leaves are larger than the leaves of a young plant, and the upper ones are oblong, ovoid, and in adult plants, all leaves are oblong, ovoid, 4 to 8 cm long and 2.5 to 3 cm wide.
Usually the flowers are bright blue, bell-shaped, 2-3 cm in size, collected in a spherical inflorescence that grows up to 5 cm in length.
The plant tolerates winter well, but to be sure, you can make a preventive shelter. The crowded bluebell does not like very damp soil, so watering should be done only during severe prolonged drought. The plant can be propagated vegetatively (by dividing the bush) or by seed.
The flower looks very beautiful in a decorative garden composition"Moorish lawn", and is also widely used in decorating rabatok.
Important! Flowering of this species is short - 30-35 days, usually from June to July. However, if the flowers are cut, then flowering can last until the end of summer.
peach-leaved bellflower
– the plant is short-lived, and usually dies off in 2-3 years. It is found in Europe, the Caucasus and Siberia. It became widespread in 1554. It has its name because of the similarity of leaves with a peach leaf: wide, lanceolate, dark green in color with small teeth along the edges.
The stems are fleshy, straight, up to 100 cm high. This species blooms from June to the end of August, if faded buds are cut off. Depending on the species, the color may vary: blue, purple-blue, white flowers with a double texture. Boxes with seeds are formed in late August - early September.
It is better to choose a place for growing well-lit, with loose soil enriched with humus. Good drainage will not hurt either, because the flower may die due to stagnant water.
In the garden, the bell looks good in company with carnations, ferns. Bell peach has a large amount of pollen and therefore looks good between hives.
Broadleaf bell, or Campanula Latifolia, – plant 130 cm high with tight straight stems. The lower leaves are rounded, heart-shaped, serrated along the edge, the upper ones are lanceolate.
The flowers are located in the axils of the upper leaves, funnel-shaped, reach 3.5 cm, fold into a brush resembling an ear, 20 cm long. Flowering begins in July and continues until the end of August. Depending on the variety, the color may be different: purple, lilac.
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Growing and caring for widespread household plots bluebells is not a problem, as even cultivated species easily adapt to changes in the weather. But decorative, large and constantly blooming buds require good care. The plant will have the proper appearance only under optimal conditions in which it must be grown. Planting and caring for each species is carried out taking into account its characteristics.
General rules for growing bluebells
Many types of bluebells grow well in open sunny places but also love partial shade. Some of them in similar conditions bloom longer.
Bluebells grow everywhere, except for areas with stagnant water. They really do not like lowlands with loamy or clay soil. They will not grow in flooded areas. If groundwater is close, you can plant flowers on high ridges, providing them with good drainage.
planting bluebells
The soil must be loose. To do this, peat, humus are added to loam or clay soil. Bushes are transplanted in autumn or spring. At the same time, a clod of earth is left so as not to damage the adventitious roots. The wells are watered abundantly before and after planting. If the roots are strong, the flowers take root better in early spring. For a less developed root system, planting is done in May, when the earth warms up.
In autumn, the bushes should take root before frost sets in. Work is carried out in late summer or early autumn.
fertilizers
In spring, nitrogen is added to the soil, which contributes to the rapid growth of the green mass of plants. IN summer period complex ones are used, and in the fall they add potassium, which increases resistance to frost.
Care
Summer care consists in periodic loosening, weeding and regular feeding. mineral fertilizers or rotted manure. Before flowering, this work must be done. Apply moderate watering.
For long flowering, dried stems are removed. Some of them are left, hoping to get seeds. As soon as the boxes turn brown, they are harvested before they open and the seeds fall into the soil.
Before the onset of cold weather, all plant stems are cut at the root. Shelter is required mostly for species originating from southern Europe and Asia. The soil is sprinkled with peat, spruce branches or dry leaves.
How to grow bluebells from seeds
Most species repeat the properties of parent plants, and they can be propagated by seeds. Some varieties, such as terry, may differ from the parent. In this case, they are propagated vegetatively.
Bluebells produce very small seeds and should be planted on the ground under a thin layer of sand. In the 2nd half of October or in May, the seeds are sown in the ground. You can grow seedlings starting in March. For this, light soil is prepared from a mixture of peat, soddy soil and sand, without the addition of organic fertilizers.
Seedlings germinate 2 weeks after sowing. When 3 true leaves appear, the seedlings dive after 10 cm. The plants are planted in a permanent place in early June. Color and seeds will appear in a year.
Reproduction by division
Perennial bells are propagated by division. Planting and care begin from the second or third year of the growing season. The method is suitable for vegetative sedentary and mobile plants. Carpal or does not allow vegetative reproduction, and seedlings are grown only from seeds.
The above-ground part is cut off and the plant is divided so that each part has a sufficient root system. The separated sprout is planted in the chosen place and watered abundantly.
cuttings
Cuttings are made from young shoots using microparnichki. Each of decorative species bluebells has its own characteristics, which should be considered when caring for and growing.
Carpathian bell
This species is most common in gardens because of its beauty, long flowering throughout the summer and unpretentiousness. The Carpathian bell is a mountain plant, and in nature it can be seen on the mountain slopes. In artificial conditions, it is planted on alpine slides and rockeries.
From small seedlings, a perennial bell quickly grows into a large bush. Varieties of the Carpathian are short. The heart-shaped leaves form a spherical bush up to 30 cm in diameter. Flowering lasts up to 70 days and can be extended by regular breakage of dried inflorescences.
Flowers grow well among stones that create drainage and protect the soil from drying out. Excess fertilizer is not required, and the soil should not be acidic. To do this, add lime or wood ash.
When propagated by cuttings in the spring and summer, the base and upper part with buds are cut off from the young shoot. The cuttings are germinated in a mixture of earth, humus and sand. Flowers are unpretentious and require watering only in dry times.
After 5 years, perennial bells should be planted in other places. Planting and care with propagation by seeds is done less frequently, since seedlings develop unevenly and slowly. Flowering in young plants begins only after 2-3 years. Sowing is done in the fall, and shoots appear in the spring. For early flowering, the bushes are seated by division.
The flowers of the Carpathian bell resemble elegant light lilac or white porcelain. They stand in the water for a long time, if you split the ends of the stems and remove the lower leaves.
peach-leaved bellflower
The bell will grow on sandy or cultivated clay or loamy soil. It is desirable that there be drainage and more humus. Plants are not afraid of shading and prefer a soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. A lot of fertilizer should not be added, as this will negatively affect the resistance of plants in winter and lead to their rapid aging.
Reproduction of the peach bell is done by seeds. They are sown in greenhouses starting from mid-spring. Bluebells from seeds do not inherit parental traits.
In July, the seedlings dive, and in August they are planted in a permanent place. For the winter, the plant is covered with peat or a layer of dry leaves of 15-20 cm. With appropriate care, the bell may bloom next year. If you delay planting or picking, the buds will appear only in the third year.
The peach-leaved species are not long-lived plants, although they are perennial bluebells. Planting and care during reproduction by division make it possible to inherit parental traits. Transplantation is done at the beginning or end of summer, while the roots should be covered with clods of earth. Cuttings are also often used and are produced in sand.
For effective flowering, you need to periodically feed the bell. Cultivation will be effective if fertilizers are applied correctly. In the spring, nitrogen is used, and before flowering - various complex mineral fertilizers. In addition, faded shoots are pruned so that blooming bells please the eye longer. The photo shows what they can be with proper care.
Bell dotted
The bell got its name from the presence of specks inside the petal. The plant is common in temperate regions and blooms until autumn. It is distinguished by heads hanging down, collected in inflorescences.
In big color scheme you can find a bell white, blue, pink, dark red, blue.
Many varieties are capricious. In different habitat conditions, the same one can be terry or ordinary. Among them are many unpretentious plants that adorn the garden.
Growing a bell is not so easy. Its seeds are extremely small. They need good light to germinate. The soil must be taken light, sand is poured on it, and seeds are placed on top. They are sprayed with water and covered from above with a gap. When shoots appear, the film is temporarily removed from the box during the day. Watering is done very carefully so that the seedlings are not washed away with water. The soil should not dry out, otherwise it will lead to the death of seedlings. After the appearance of 3 true leaves, the seedlings dive. Growth is uneven, and some of the remaining plants are buried in the ground and grown to transplant.
In June, seedlings are planted in open ground, and at the end of summer bells begin to bloom. A photo reflecting the beauty of this species can be seen in our article. It is difficult to grow bluebells from seeds, but rare varieties are obtained. By dividing them, they are preserved and propagated.
Under the ground dot bluebell is rapidly developing. In order for the shoots not to spread further, they use plastic or metal tapes buried in the ground.
Places with good lighting are used for growing bells. Watering during active growth is limited, otherwise the plant may stretch and break under its own weight. After flowering, the bell sheds its leaves. It gets along well with other flowers, so it is advisable to add thickeners to it that bloom earlier and later.
broadleaf bellflower
The perennial plant has a powerful rhizome, it is unpretentious. Brushes of blue, purple or white bloom in early summer. The lower leaves are broad and dense, while the small upper ones beautifully set off the large flowers.
Seeds are planted at the end of March. To improve germination, the soil is covered with a film on top and kept moist. Dive is carried out when two true leaves appear. Seedlings are planted in the ground with the onset of constant heat. Flowering starts next year.
Seeds can be planted directly into the ground in late May or early June. You don't need to sprinkle them. The soil is kept moist and covered. Every day, the seeds are aired, and after germination, the shelter is removed.
The rhizomes are divided right in the ground and then planted. Humus is added to the hole and watered well. Cuttings are not always successful, so this method is rarely used. For better growth root system, special preparations are used, for example, Kornevin.
Plants are unpretentious, but they lose their decorative effect when there is not enough moisture. Extra watering is also not needed. During growth, complex fertilizers are used. Bells for the winter are covered with sawdust or spruce branches.
Campanula lactiflora
The perennial is winter hardy. It grows up to 1.7 m in height and up to 0.5 m wide. Flowering occurs luxuriantly, and the inflorescences completely cover the leaves and stems. In the gardens you can find a bell white, blue-lilac, bluish, and also with different shades. Flowering lasts no more than a month. After pruning the faded stems at the end of August, it repeats, but not so magnificently.
Due to the deep roots, the plant is undesirable to transplant, it is better to do this while it is young. The root neck is very vulnerable. With alternating thaws and frosts, renewal buds may die.
The bellflower is rarely used in gardens due to large sizes. Some plants require support. They are grown in soil with medium fertility. Excess moisture is not needed, and in drought it is required to water the perennial bell. Varieties may also differ in compact plant sizes, for example, Favorite, Pouffe, White Pouffe.
Bellflower is equal-leaved
perennial plant at proper care blooms and lasts for many years. In nature, the bellflower is found in the Italian Alps. The flowers support fragile stems 30 cm high.
Only the bellflower of all species is grown in pots. However, it can grow on alpine slides and flower beds. The room bell looks beautiful in hanging planters with delicate grassy shoots hanging down.
Bolognese bluebell
The perennial belongs to the European-West Asian species. It is also called the steppe bell. We have it growing in the European part of Russia and the Caucasus. The plant is found in meadows, along the banks of rivers, on forest edges.
The bellflower reproduces mainly by seeds. Refers to a vulnerable species. It is supplanted by the development of the territory and grazing. In many regions, it is listed in the Red Book.
Plants are tall and bloom for about 3 weeks. The bluish lavender flowers are small size and do not grow too densely. The plant survives everywhere, but with poor care, flowering is very modest and short.
The bell quickly loses its decorative effect, so it is advisable to supplement it with other perennials.
Conclusion
Due to the decorative effect and long flowering, perennial bluebells have become popular in our gardens. Despite the unpretentiousness, they require certain rules of cultivation and care.
5 pluses of planting a lactiferous bell in the country. Plant care.
Bellflower lactiferous - the name of the plant in Latin «
Campanula lactiflora»- differs from its counterparts unusually long stem and various shades of their inflorescences. It can reach about one and a half meters in height, while maintaining resistance. There are lactiferous bells of such shades: blue, soft purple, pale yellow and blue shades, pure white inflorescences. The inflorescence of the bell is framed by doubly serrated leaves. Inflorescences often grow in such a way that in appearance the bellflower can be attributed to the paniculate type of inflorescence. The natural habitat is the mountainous and wooded areas of the Caucasus region.
You can purchase several varieties of bellflower and plant them on your site. The four most popular varieties – Alba, Loddon Anna, Poof, Pritchard, White Poof- practically do not differ from one another, although some discrepancies in appearance are available.
It is worth noting that Alba variety
gives pure white inflorescences, while Loddon Anna
- lilac. pouf
considered a dwarf lactiflora bell - it reaches only 20-30 centimeters in height. Its inflorescences have a color similar to lavender, often with pronounced blue hues. Pritchard
- This is a tall lactiferous bell. It reaches up to 75 centimeters in height. It has very beautiful inflorescences of a deep purple hue with a cold blue undertone. white pouf
- an analogue of the dwarf Pouf. In height, this variety is only 25 centimeters and has pure white inflorescences. 
Planting a bell lactiferous
A bell is planted on the site using cuttings. This is a special kind of reproduction that is not costly in terms of effort, available to everyone. In order to proceed with it, it is necessary to find the mother plant of the lactiferous bell of the required variety, cut off the stalk in the spring and plant it in the ground.
The stalk of the bell lactiflora must be:
- up to ten centimeters long maximum;
- have a heel at the end, that is, a piece of woody bark from the stem of the mother plant;
- have a few leaves on the top of the cutting, while the bottom of it is completely stripped.
Caring for the bellflower after planting
The cutting goes halfway into the soil substrate. Due to the fact that there is at least some grown mass on the surface, the cutting develops quite quickly. In total, the life expectancy of the lactiferous bell is up to seven years, after which it is necessary to update the flower bush. To do this, they dig it up, inspect the roots, cut it if necessary, then cut off the shoots on the green part of the bush, and transplant the plant to a new place with nutritious, fresh soil.
Planting of the lactiferous bell is carried out in an open place, which is well lit by the sun. The substrate for this flower should be used slightly acidic and well drained. The nutritional value of the soil is inferior to its structure. Water the bell lactiferous moderately, waiting until the soil mixture has dried slightly since the last wetting. They are fed with mineral fertilizers that support a slightly acidic soil reaction during the ripening of inflorescences and the subsequent flowering of the bell.
