Charming flower swimsuit: features of growing from seeds, care

Among the wild plants around us, the exquisite perennial - the bather flower - stands out. Since time immemorial, color lovers have noticed its pristine aesthetic beauty against the background of the lush greenery of nature. As a result, the plant began to be actively used to decorate decorative flower beds, front gardens, alpine hills and city parks.

For the first time, a flower as a decorative culture is mentioned in documents dating back to the 16th century A.D.

Flower swimsuit: general information

The plant is a charming perennial with yellow-orange buds. It adorns urban landscapes, gardens and summer cottages with the onset of summer. It is successfully used for flower arrangements that are grown next to artificial bodies of water. In the natural environment, the flower swimsuit is found:

• on hills and mountain slopes;
• near streams of water;
• on forest edges;
• off the shores of lakes;
• on lush lawns.

The distribution area is the temperate latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, the Mediterranean and the Far East. The Latin name of the flower "Trollius" is associated with the legends of the ancient Scandinavian peoples, who believed that the plant was considered the favorite plant of the trolls. On the territory of Russia, it is called differently. Here are some options:

• lights;
• Siberian roses;
• frying;
• troll flower;
• avdotki;
• kupavka.

Despite this, each of the names reflects a specific feature of the plant, be it coloring or habitat.

The Russian name of the flower is timed to the pagan holiday of Agafena the Bather, which was celebrated on July 6. Since that time, the swimming season began in the nearby rivers and lakes.

The flower swimsuit belongs to the Buttercup family. Depending on the species, the plant can grow up to 100 cm in height. Shoots are most often straight, which have many branches. During the flowering period, the swimsuit dresses in spherical buds of bright colors, located on long peduncles. In addition, the plant is characterized by the following features:

• strong root system;
• leaves are dark green;
• the shape of the plates is loop-cut;
• the petals are characterized by a glossy finish.

Despite the fact that all types of swimwear are considered poisonous, insects love them for their large amount of sweet nectar. At one time, the flower was massively used to create bouquets, so its number in nature has significantly decreased. In order to preserve the unique plant, in many countries it is included in the Red Book.

Popular types of trolls' favorite flower

Currently, there are about 30 varieties of this cute flower, 20 of them grow in Russia.

European swimsuit

The plant is found in Siberian forests next to water bodies or on wet lowlands of rivers. Her buds resemble miniature bells. At the beginning of flowering, they look like small lemon balls composed of glossy sepals. Later, they unfold in all their glory and attract many insects that fly in search of sweet nectar. The base of the plant is decorated with finger-dissected leaves on long petioles.

Chinese swimsuit

The peculiarity of the flower is its large size. It grows up to 120 cm in height and is distinguished by expanded buds of a wide-oval shape. The most famous variety of this species is the Golden Queen swimsuit.Its height is about 80 cm. Finger-shaped leaf plates are collected at the base of the plant and remain decorative throughout the season. Golden buds bloom in June and have an unusual shape.

The plant grows successfully in open areas where there is a lot of sunlight. Loves moisture, but disappears with prolonged stagnation of water. It perfectly tolerates winter cold and does not need shelter.

The Golden Queen swimsuit shown in the photo is distinguished by delicate petals, bright color and unique shape of the buds. It is widely used to decorate artificial ponds, curbs, rocky gardens and mixborders.

Dzungarian bathing suit

This type of flower belongs to low dwarf varieties, reaching a height of only 15 cm. But if the soil is fed with humus, the bather can conquer a half-meter height. In its natural environment, it is found in the mountains and in open areas of mixed forests. It blooms in early summer and lasts a whole month. The buds are colored bright yellow.

Secrets of growing a troll flower at home

So that a wonderful piece of the sun appears on the site, you can use traditional options: dividing a bush, buying seedlings in a store and sowing seeds in a bathing suit. The latter method is used for growing plants, both in open ground and in containers.

Since flower seeds have an uneven germination rate, it is best to grow seedlings indoors first. When it gets stronger, transfer it to open ground.

Growing from the seeds of a swimsuit - an exotic troll flower, begins with the preparation of the soil. It must meet the following requirements:

• looseness;
• breathability;
• nutritional value.

Get it by mixing peat, leafy soil and humus in equal parts. To know how to grow a swimsuit from seeds, you should familiarize yourself with the basic rules of this process.

Sowing is started in winter, best of all in January, in order to prepare seedlings in a timely manner. First, the prepared soil is laid out in containers, after which shallow holes are made at a distance of 35-40 cm. Then the containers are placed in a room where the temperature does not exceed + 4 ° C for 3 months.

Growing a swimsuit and caring for a plant involves regular watering. It is carried out as the topsoil dries quickly. When sprouts appear, they dive, leaving the best specimens. At the end of summer, young flowers are planted outdoors in a suitable area of ​​the garden.

If it is not possible to grow seedlings, the seeds of the swimsuit can be sown in the fall directly into the open ground.

A wise approach to caring for the "favorite" of the trolls

Although the plant does not require special attention to itself, this does not mean that it does not need to be taken care of. In fact, planting and caring for a swimsuit is considered a pleasurable experience for flower growers. It includes 4 main procedures:

• moisturizing;
• weeding;
• top dressing;
• loosening the soil.

Watering it is important to carry out plants in a timely manner so that the swimsuit does not suffer from "thirst". Once the soil is dry, it's time to give it a fresh dose of moisture. In dry times, the procedure is repeated almost every day.

You can feed the flower with peat or special fertilizers. It is best to do this in early May and just before the ejection of the buds. Gardeners recommend preparing a solution from the following components:

• clean water (10 l);
• urea (1 tablespoon);
• nitrophoska (1 teaspoon).

Top dressing is done in small doses at the appointed time.

To rid the plant of its neighbors, weeds, it should be weeded periodically. As a result, the flower will not lose its decorative appearance throughout the season. If there are no weeds on the flower bed, loosening of the soil should be done. This procedure has a beneficial effect on the development of the swimsuit. After a while, the summer cottage will turn into a kingdom of exquisite fiery flowers.

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