Tulip "angelica". Variety description
Many gardeners love to grow on their ownsections of tulips. They will attract admiring glances throughout the flowering period, and will also make any flowerbed brighter and more attractive. One of the most beautiful representatives of this culture is the tulip "angelica".
Description of the plant
"Angelica" refers to double varieties of tulips. From their relatives is very delicate, white and pink coloring. Also, despite the average growth of the plant, approximately 35-40 centimeters, a large and heavy bud keeps firmly on the stem and does not fall off before the due time.
The flower itself in height reaches 6 centimeters, and the diameter is 9 cm. By its appearance it is more like a peony, but very small and neat. Refers to late varieties.
Landing
Thanks to its small size tulip"Angelica" can be grown both in the open ground and in containers at home. The best time for planting is the autumn period, when the air temperature drops to +9 ... + 10 degrees. In the central part of Russia this time falls on the end of September - the beginning of October. It will blossom in the middle of May and will please its beauty before the hot weather.
In order for the flowerbed to look more full and bright, the tulip "Angelica" can be combined with other plants or use the following planting scheme:
- On average, 45-50 bulbs are used per square meter.
- The distance between the flowers should be 10-20 centimeters.
- If you plant a tulip "angelica" at home, thenthe depth of the pit will be 10 centimeters, for street plants it is better to increase this figure to 15-20 centimeters. This is necessary to ensure that the bulbs do not freeze in the winter and are protected by a fertile layer of soil.
- It is best to choose a place with an open and bright light, while protected from harsh winds and cold.
Care of the plant
Tulip "angelica" is very responsive to varioustop dressing. With their help, you can increase the viability of the plant. Urea and superphosphates are good as fertilizers, they are introduced in the following periods:
- During the appearance of the first shoots.
- During bud formation.
- In the phase of active growth and flowering.
This variety should be watered moderately, not allowingdrying of the soil. The intensity of moistening is best increased during the flowering period, when the tulip requires additional forces to form buds. Like any other crop, they need to be loosened and weeded in time to ensure the timely access of oxygen to the root system.
Another undoubted advantage of the variety is high resistance to various diseases and pests.
At the time of the end of flowering tulip terry "angelica" must be dug. Given the "fatigue of the soil," the site of planting bulbs should be changed every 4-5 years.
This variety is an ornament of any flower bed orAlpine hill. After cutting, it will look great in the bouquet, complementing it with delicate colors. Also its unusual structure and terry petals will make any composition more elegant and exotic.
