Bell Carpathian
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Carpathian bell: flower description
Bell Carpathian: photo of the variety
Bell Carpathian - this plant looks like a lush bush, which is strewn with a large number of buds. This plant is so popular among summer residents that even beginners in summer cottages want to see this cute plant in their area. The Carpathian bell is a perennial plant that releases new shoots from year to year. They, in turn, can reach a height of 25-30 cm. How long the flowering will be depends on the variety of the bell. There are varieties that begin their flowering from July until September. Oval-shaped leaves have a pointed edge. Due to the fact that in the root zone the leaves are larger than at the top, this gives the bell a special beauty and decorative effect. The buds can be white, purple, blue, sky blue. Leaves can be double or simple. The diameter of the flower of the Carpathian bell is about 5 cm. Among the popular varieties are:
- Clip - dwarf variation.
- Chenton Joy - blue petals.
- Karpatenkroe - lilac color of buds.
- Isabelle celestine - blue color.
As you can see, the coloring pages are all different, so before planting the Carpathian bell, choose the one that you like. Differing from other varieties is "Gnome" - planting and caring for him will not be difficult. It looks like a spherical green bush. The buds are white or blue. Planting this variety is needed using seedlings. For planting seeds, the end of April - the beginning of May is suitable. 20 days after planting the Carpathian bell, you will already receive the first shoots, which you can then plant in a flower bed.
Carpathian bell: cultivation of varieties and care
Bell Carpathian: photo of the variety
If you remember a few rules for planting a Carpathian bell, then it will repay you with a beautiful and long flowering. Set aside plenty of light for the bell before planting it in your garden. Also, before choosing a place, keep in mind that a bell can feel comfortable in its native place for about 5 years. Also try to provide the soil with good drainage so that there is no stagnation of moisture. The soil is suitable for neutral. Before planting the Carpathian bell, it will be necessary to add humus and plow it. The best place for a Carpathian bell is an alpine slide. This plant was made for her.
Reproduction of the Carpathian bell
Bell Carpathian: photo of the variety
There are three main methods of reproduction of the Carpathian bell: seed, cuttings and division of the bush. When dividing a bush, you need to take an adult bush (at least three years old), dig it up and divide it into parts so that each part has a root rosette. Each individual part can be planted either on an alpine hill or as an independent plant, sprinkled with a small amount of charcoal. As for the method of grafting, it is important to take into account the procedures that will need to be carried out:
- On an adult bush, choose a young shoot.
- Chop green cuttings.
- Place the shoots in a container for a couple of hours, where add a growth stimulant.
- Plant in a pot with the correct substrate.
- Cover with covering material.
- Provide moderate watering.
- Ventilate regularly by removing covering material.
- At the beginning of the autumn season, plant in a flower bed.
Growing a Carpathian bell by seed method will require a lot of effort and effort. Let's dwell on this in more detail.
Stages of planting the Carpathian bell by the seed method
Bell Carpathian: photo of the variety
It is considered that the planting material of the Carpathian bell is very capricious. But the main thing is to know when to sow it. It is best to finish it in March or by the end of February. Then you need to perform a series of step-by-step actions:
- Fill the container with the substrate.
- Moisten the soil surface with a spray bottle.
- Sow the seeds of the Carpathian bell.
- Press lightly with the palm of your hand, but do not cover with soil.
- Then cover the container with a covering material.
- Place the container in a warm place with adequate lighting.
Until the first shoots appear, it is imperative to moisten the soil. Remember to ventilate. After about 25 days, the first shoots should appear. For hardening purposes, try to take the container out to fresh air for about 15-20 minutes every day. When the sprouts have risen 5 cm, the covering material can be removed. In May, with the onset of warmth, the seedlings can be safely transplanted into open ground. And then the Carpathian bell will delight you for a long time with its amazingly delicate beauty.
Bell Carpathian: photo of the variety