Armeria: species with photos and names, care

Armeria is a grassy culture that is part of the Piggy family. Distribution area - Eastern regions of Europe, Siberia, Mediterranean countries.

Description of Armeria

• Barrel height 15-60 cm.
• The root system is short, pivotal.
• The leaves are sessile, the shape is linear-lanceolate.
• The buds are small, color - from white to purple. Fruits are single-seeded.
• The duration of flowering is from late spring to August.

Types and varieties of armeria

There are more than 10 varieties of armeria, widely used for decorating gardens, but are best suited for central Russia:

Some of the presented varieties of armeria became the founders of a number of original varieties.

Alpine armeria

Beautiful armeria

Seaside armeria and its varieties: Louisiana and others

Soddy Armeria

Planting and propagation methods

There are a number of methods for planting and breeding Armeria:

• grown from seeds;
• apply seedlings;
• share the bush.

Planting seeds in the ground

To germinate the maximum number of seeds, 7 days before sowing, they are transported to the refrigerator. And 7-9 hours before planting in the ground, they are placed in warm water mixed with Zircon or another growth stimulant.

The optimal time for planting in open land is the end of November or the beginning of spring. When grown in greenhouse conditions, seeds are used in the last February days.

When using this planting material, it is deepened by 1-2 cm. Sprinkle with dry soil on top, layer thickness - 5 mm.

Seedling method

Using the seedling method, the seeds are prepared in the same way as when planting in open ground.

Then perform the following manipulations:

• suitable soil for the flower is poured into small containers;
• seeds are buried by 2 cm;
• containers are placed in a warm and well-lit room, awaiting emergence. After the seedlings form 2 real leaves, they are dived into different containers;
• sowing in open ground is performed in spring, but even careful preparation of seeds does not guarantee their full germination;
• grown and stronger plants are transferred to the garden immediately after passing the threat of frost. Select a site with soil saturated with sand and stones. An ideal place is an alpine hill next to a pond.

Armeria is forbidden to plant in alkaline soil. Flowers planted in this soil become sick and lose their own decorative effect. The calcareous earth is neutralized by the addition of vinegar.

Vegetative propagation

Shrubs annually form a large number of root processes. The turf, which is dense in structure, is divided into 2-3 parts and is planted in various corners of the garden. The first procedure is performed when the armeria reaches 3 years of age.

Produce in late August, immediately after the end of the flowering period. Each plot should have a strong rhizome. The interval between new plants is about 20 cm.

In summer, the flower is propagated by cuttings. To do this, a young outlet that does not have a root system is separated from the sod. The process is transferred to loose and well-drained soil and covered with a cap for 7-14 days. Every day they air and water as needed.

Armeria Care

During growth, armeria practically does not need care. But, before the buds appear, they are necessarily fed with complex minerals. In the future, manipulations are repeated every 14 days.

In the rainy season, the culture does not require additional moisture. In dry weather, the plant is watered twice a week, but water stagnation is not allowed.

At the age of 5 years, the flower is transplanted and the bush is divided. In the future, the procedure is performed every 3 years.

To increase the flowering time, dried stems are trimmed in a timely manner. With the right landing site, the armeria is practically not sick, but if a fungus was found, then complete pruning is performed.

Seed collection

Armeria effectively propagates by self-sowing. If you want to give someone a plant, then more often use cuttings or delenki.

To obtain seeds, a withering plant is tied with a gauze patch, which prevents the planting material from spilling onto the soil surface.

Dried inflorescences are carefully cut and shake out their contents on a white leaf. It is cleaned of plant debris and, after drying, is placed in a paper bag.

Wintering

The winter hardiness of the armeria is at a high level, so during the cold weather the flower is not covered. An exception is the soddy look, its shrubs are covered with spruce branches, peat, as well as non-woven materials.

If during the frosty season the absence of snow is predicted, then you should still think about a "blanket" for the plant.

Diseases and Pests

Armeria is resistant to diseases and insect attacks, but if it is propagated in land with low acidity, then problems arise with spotting and aphids. They are solved by radical pruning of the bush.

Occasionally, slugs are found. They are eliminated through manual collection. Prevent the formation of these pests even during planting, treating the flower foliage with a soapy solution.

The use of flower in landscape design

Thanks to the dense and vibrant vegetation, Armeria is widely used to decorate garden plots. It is used to create rabatki, rocky compositions, mixborders, rock gardens.

The elongated leaves of the culture retain their beauty all year long, thereby forming a continuous green carpet.

In flower beds, they are planted next to undersized representatives of the flora (thyme, bluebells, phlox). In addition, they create original bouquets from different varieties of armeria.

Inflorescences preserve their beautiful appearance even after drying, so they are used to form dry compositions. For these purposes, they are cut off during flowering and suspended in the sun with their heads down.

Armeria is undemanding to care, so gardeners, with a minimal amount of effort, can enjoy a healthy appearance of the plant for a long time.

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