It can be planted in groups, creating colorful spots, or individually, as a color accent. His flowers are also suitable for cutting and creating bouquets. The plant blooms from May to August. Its delicate, sweet smell that attracts bees and butterflies. There are many varieties of bearded clove on the market, differing in height, the color of flowers, their structure (single, full) and resistance to diseases. It is worth paying attention to dwarf varieties, ideal for growing in containers, and varieties of intense, bright colors.
How to care for bearded cloves?
Bearded clove grows best in sunny or slightly shaded positions. The more sun, the more abundant flowering. The plant prefers fertile, permeable soils, with neutral or slightly alkaline. Flowers do not like excess moisture, so watering should be moderate, especially during flowering. During the growth and flowering period of bearded clove, it is worth supplying it with multi -component fertilizers designed for flowering plants. You can also use homemade nutrients such as nettles or compost. Beard clove can be grown from seeding or seedling. Seeds are sown in May-Red for an inspection or on a seedling. The seedlings are quilted, and they are constantly blown up in September. Season can be bought in garden stores and blowing it up for discounts in spring or autumn.
What to do with bearded cloves after flowering?
Regular removal of withered inflorescences stimulates the plant to produce new buds and extends the flowering period. After flowering, cut the flower shoots just above the ground. The plant will produce new leaves and prepare for wintering. Because bearded clove is a two -year plant, the next year it will bloom again. After the second flowering, the plant dies, but previously produces seeds that can be collected and sown in the following year.
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