It is now worth reaching for the cuttings of this unique perennial and planting them while the soil is still warm. Thanks to this, rockers will be able to settle down and grow, and in spring they will sprinkle with small flowers that look like delicate rugs decorating discounts.
Skalnica is a perennial covering hundreds of species that naturally grow in the crevices of the rocks and on the mountain slopes. They are adapted to difficult conditions, low availability of nutrients and high temperature fluctuations. In the garden, they form compact clumps or leaf pillows that protect the plant from drying.
In the spring, rockets are covered with flowers in different colors: From white and pink, to yellow to red and purple. Much depends on the choice of variety. Some of the flakes are spelled, which increases their attractiveness. Their big advantage is frost resistance, which means that they find themselves well in the Polish climate and can easily winter in the ground.
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Autumn, i.e. the end of September, is the perfect time for planting scale, because the soil is still warm and moist. Plants have a chance to quickly produce roots, and in spring immediately shoot with flowers. Roumeters feel best in a light, permeable surface with the addition of sand or gravel. It is important that the soil does not stop water, because too much humidity promotes root rot. The best place will be a sunny or semi -shaded position. In deep shadow, flowering is less abundant. How to plant a step -by -step rocket?
- Prepare the ground, tug the soil and relax it by adding sand or gravel;
- trench holes to a depth of about 10 cm;
- Keep a 15-25 cm distance between the plants to make them grow to grow.
- Place the cuttings in the ground, sprinkle them gently and lightly press them;
- Pour the plants right after planting.
Rockery does not have high care requirements. Just water them during periods of drought and avoid excess water. Fertilization can even harm this perennial, which hates excess salt. After flowering, it is worth removing faded inflorescences to stimulate the plant to create new shoots. Rocks tolerate the winter well, and more sensitive varieties can only be slightly protected during snowless frosts.
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Skalnica is an extremely grateful plant, and at the same time not very demanding. Her resistance to frost and drought means that she is doing great in Polish conditions and does not require a lot of work. Of course, the biggest decoration is its flowering effect. Small, colorful flowers create picturesque carpets in spring and summer, which catch the eye and give the discounts a unique charm.
It is a plant that perfectly fits into modern gardening trends. Naturalistic and low -voltage arrangements that do themselves. The scaller supports the ecosystem because its flowers attract bees and butterflies. Ideally suited for rockery, mountaineering, borders, a discount and for cultivation in containers from which it is picturesquely spilled.
