In spring and summer, we plant new plants that will be a beautiful decoration of our garden. One of the most spectacular specimens is the imperial chessboardcombining decorative values with a protective function. Check the most important information about this phenomenal flower.
Crete in search of food begins to drill underground corridors, damaging the roots of plants. Therefore, specimens are also dying by rotting under mounds. These pests also contribute to the premature dying of flowers.
The imperial chessboard will be perfect for such problems. This plant secretes a smell that is not tolerated by Crete. The fragrance combines notes of earth, herbs and moss.
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The cesarean chessboard belongs to the lily family and is a decorative onion perennial. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a long, rigid stem, from which phenomenal, bell -shaped inflorescences arranging in a hanging “crown”. The leaves are at the bottom and at the very top and create a characteristic “hair”.
The most popular varieties of imperial chessboard include: “Aurore”, “Luteė” I “Ruubre Maximie”. The first plant has orange flowers, the second yellow and the third red. However, they all reach 100 cm in height.
The cesarean chessboard is best planted in Augustthat she could root before the arrival of winter. What is important when planting?
We dig the hole three times larger than the size of the onion. In addition, we keep about 20 cm of intervalbecause the plant develops newburst onions. We also recommend use of drainage e.g. in the form of expanded clay. In this way, we will prevent water in the ground.
The imperial chessboard can grow in one place for up to five years, after which it is worth digging and separated onions. If you plan to plant it again in the same place, it is good to replace or refresh the soil in advance.
Even beginner gardeners will cope with the cultivation of the imperial chessboard. We plant this plant in a sunny or slightly shaded position, sheltered from the wind. Strong gusts can break the shoots with inflorescences.
This specimen grows best on fertile and well -permeable soils with a reaction similar to indifferent. We water it moderately So as not to pour the ground.
We fertilize the imperial chessboard after the start of vegetation, then when setting buds, and finally in September. We also recommend mulching to protect against frost.
