Godetia: growing, care, reproduction

The article describes Godetia: growing annual and biennial flowers, species, reproduction, care.

Godetia - this adorable flower amazes all people who first saw it with its bright colors of flowers. As a rule, they confuse this beauty with azaleas, bells, purslane and even miniature roses. Godezia leaves no one indifferent because of the splendor of its flowering and the huge bright palette of colors it has. The homeland of the beautiful godecy is the sunny state of California. Not many people know that this flower has close family ties with Ivan-tea. Thanks to the botanist Ts. H. Year, this flower became famous from Switzerland. After all, it was he, the first person who studied and classified him, therefore the name was given in honor of him.

Godetia: cultivation, description

Godetia: growing

Godetia (Godetia) is a herbaceous annual, belongs to the willow family. Bushes are squat, branched and completely covered with lanceolate leaves. Many large inflorescences are formed on them in the form of brushes resembling bells. They are collected from white, peach, burgundy, scarlet and pink flowers. Beautiful godetia can be straight and compact in size, and sometimes it is spreading, it depends on which variety and type the plant belongs to. When flowering ends, the fruit begins to ripen, similar to boxes with a large number of small-sized seeds inside.

In European countries and on the territory of our country, godetia fell in love with most gardeners for its amazing, attractive decorative appearance and soft, very light vanilla aroma, which lasts from mid-summer to mid-autumn, and also because it is not too demanding.
In open garden plots, it can grow even in the north of Russia.

Godetia: cultivation, variety of species and varieties

Today, there are 20 species of godetia known in the world. Where she was born she is also called the California rose. But on the territory of our country, only the large-flowered and adorable species is grown.

Large-flowered (Godetia Grandiflora)

Godetia: growing

The name of this plant speaks for itself, the diameter of its luxurious flowers is about 10 centimeters. The bushes are not large in size and have sprawling forms with highly branching stems. The most popular varieties of this type are:

Summer's Darling - its bushes are small, compact in size. When they bloom, they are covered in delightful pink tinged flowers with a burgundy hue.

Orange ruhm - this beauty is much higher than the previous one, however, the flowers are smaller, but of a beautiful orange with red color.

Sybil sherwood

The height of this plant does not exceed 40 centimeters. Its branches spread over the surface of the earth and are strewn with flowers of a bright pink hue.

«Memoria»

Flowers of this variety are distinguished by their colors, their color is white with a slight touch of pink.
Rembrandt is the owner of double pinkish flowers interspersed with red. The flower looks very graceful and is the most popular among flower lovers.

Meteor

A low-growing variety with velvety flowers similar to bells and dyed in dark scarlet colors.

Maiden blush

In flowers of this variety, the base of the petals is painted in a bright pink color, and then they turn white with a shade of cream.

Orange glory

During flowering, it shows large flowers of a delicate pink hue.

Satin rose - bushes of medium size during flowering are covered with flowers, the petals of which are wavy along the edge and are painted in cream with pink color.

Adorable (Godetia Amoena)

Grown no less actively on the territory of Russia, it has flowers whose diameter is half the diameter of a large-flowered godetia, but the bushes reach a great length and actively branch. This type includes a smaller number of varieties:

GraceRosePink

Tall plant covered with bright crimson flowers.

Satin- this variety is of short stature. During flowering, it is covered with flowers similar to bells, painted in pink, the shades of which on the same flower can be different.

Scarlet red

This plant is covered with pink flowers with a red tint, the cent is painted light.

There is an assumption that in nature there is a kind of vakhrovaya godetia, but it is erroneous. Such a flower has never been classified botanically, in fact, this is just one of the characteristics of hybrid varieties that are found in those listed above. Today in stores you can find varieties that exist with a mix prefix, this suggests that there are a large number of different shades in one variety.

Godetia: photo, use in the garden

Godetia: photo

Which place to choose for planting godetia when planning your garden design depends on the variety you choose. Tall beauties can be planted in the center of the mixborder. There they will look very beneficial. Flowers in the shape of bells, painted in purple or salmon, will be great if pale pink, lilac and white flowers are chosen as a frame, which means that you should not bypass the side, making out a complex flower bed, such a flower as iris or aster.

Low-growing varieties can perfectly decorate curbs, alpine slides or become a decoration for lawns and garden paths. You can make a neat little bed bright and elegant by planting various varieties of godetia on them or in those areas where she can become a neighbor of Clarkia.

Godetia is a strong and hardy plant, albeit a little capricious, so it will not be a good neighbor for weak plants. Next to marigolds, peonies, petunias and Mexican ageratum, she will be good and comfortable

With the help of the Gettia, you can decorate large flowerpots, boxes or plant them in pots, where they will not grow so much worse. Growing an annual in a city apartment is also possible. They can decorate living quarters, balconies, loggias or decorate the veranda of a summer cafe.

High-quality cut flowers can stand in a vase of water for 21 days.

Godetia: cultivation, choice of location and soil

Goddensia is an undemanding plant and does not need special care, however, there are some rules for the good development of the flower. Watering, proper lighting and feeding are considered important in the care. This is something you cannot do without growing a flower in the garden.

In its natural habitat, godetia chooses spacious areas with a lot of sunlight, so when choosing a place for her, do not forget about her love for the sun.

Prefers to grow on loam or humus soil with low to medium acidity. If the soil is too alkaline, then before planting godetia, it is necessary to dilute the soil with urea or peat. There is no point in planting a flower in sandy areas or where there will be an accumulation of moisture, since the Gettia will not grow here. For her, it is worth choosing areas that are open to the sun and protected from the winds, but in the midday heat of a hot summer, it will be necessary to shade it.

Partial shade will also be good for the plant, it will not affect the development or brightness of the colors in any way. When planting, it is necessary to plant the bushes in such a way that they are not close to each other and can be well ventilated.

Propagation by seeds and using seedlings

Reproduction of annual godets, as in the case of other annuals, is carried out using seeds.
If the climate where the flower will be grown is mild, then sowing is carried out before the beginning of winter. Where winters are harsh, seeds should be planted between April and May. Despite the fact that godetia loves the sun, she is not at all afraid of frosts down to -5 degrees, so you should not be afraid of return frosts. Planting in this way, you can enjoy flowering in the middle of summer.

The choice of the site must be approached with all responsibility, since an already adult plant will not be able to transfer the transplant. Sowing must be carried out immediately to where the plant will grow constantly or use a street flowerpot for this, which will not be difficult to move if necessary.

Before planting, the site must be prepared by digging it up, loosening it and watering it with plenty of water. In addition, you need to add 5 kg. humus per 1 sq. meter, supplemented with mineral fertilizers and wood ash. Before sowing, it is necessary to make the furrows of a small depth at a distance of 25 centimeters.

Seed material, before being sent to the ground, must be placed for half an hour in potassium permanganate, a weak solution. This procedure will protect the plant from disease. During sowing, do not forget about the need to maintain the distance between plants, which in adult plants should not be less than 25 centimeters, otherwise they will lack nutrients and moisture. In case the plants are too close to each other when they sprout, thinning will need to be done.

To prevent the seeds from drying out, they are not pecked by birds and attacked by cruciferous midges, they must be sprayed from a spray bottle and covered with a film.

When planting a godetia in April, you need to think about heating the site. This can be done by watering the ground with boiling water or by closing it under a greenhouse film for several days. At this time, the seeds need protection from natural influences. Sowing in May, all these measures are not required. After the seeds are sown, they should be sprinkled with a thin layer of soil and watered using water at room temperature. After a couple of weeks, it will be possible to observe the first shoots.

When watering the plant, do not forget to loosen the ground and remove weeds from the site. As a rule, in July, your garden will be painted with colorful and bright bells.

Sowing directly to a permanent place is preferred by gardeners due to the fact that the root system of the godetia is very delicate and is damaged quite simply during transplantation or diving. However, if you want to see these flowers bloom as soon as possible, then with the onset of spring you can start growing seedlings.

This is the most suitable method for large-flowered godets because it has more stamina. To avoid picking and thus protect the root system, it is best to sow in separate containers, cups will be a suitable option, planting several seeds there. You can make a suitable earthen mixture yourself using peat, river sand and earth from the garden. All of these ingredients are mixed in equal parts. A drainage layer must be made at the bottom of the pot. After sowing, the containers are covered with foil or glass. Watering should be done using a pipette, and the plants should be opened daily to ventilate. After a couple of weeks, you can see the emergence of sprouts. Top dressing during this period is needed constant with breaks of 10 days. Fertilizers should be liquid and suitable for indoor seedlings.

It is important to remember that godetia grown with seedlings is much weaker than seed grown and is prone to various diseases.

Godetia: growing, when and how to plant seedlings in the garden

At the end of May, the seedlings can be transplanted to an open area in the garden. It is important to do this before flowering shoots appear, if you do not have time, then it will be impossible to transplant.

Site preparation is carried out in the same way as for sowing. Seedlings with a height of at least 5 centimeters are transplanted into the garden without damaging the earthen lump, since by exposing the roots, you can immediately destroy the plant. The distance must be kept to 25 centimeters.

It is important to remember that planting seedlings is carried out exclusively when it is cloudy outside or after the sun has gone beyond the horizon, since they may die on the same day because of the scorching sun.

After planting, abundant watering must be carried out. It is necessary to weed and loosen the soil regularly so that the plant receives more oxygen and nutrients.

If the climate in the region where the godetia will grow is mild, then planting can be carried out before the beginning of winter, while, so that before its onset, the plant does not rise, but has time to be saturated with water. At this moment, there should be freezing of the upper layer of the soil. Thanks to this method of planting, the seeds will be subjected to natural stratification, which will make the plant resistant to diseases, and flowering will begin almost a month earlier.

Rules for watering, fertilizing, pruning

Watering activities must be carried out responsibly, since godetia is very demanding for this. Excess moisture is destructive for her, as well as its lack. The best option would be to use the drip irrigation method.

The first time will have to be spent on determining the watering schedule, observing the reaction of the flower. Moisture will be better distributed and it will be easier to monitor the condition of the soil if the soil is loosened and weeds removed from there. Before watering, let the water settle and warm up under the sun, this is of particular importance for young plants.

In order for the plant to grow and develop well, it is necessary to regularly feed the soil with complex fertilizers, taking a break of 21 days.

Godetia reacts very well to nitrophosphate, for this you need to dissolve 1 tablespoon in a bucket of water and water the bushes. As soon as the first buds appear for feeding, mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium in the base are applied. The use of such fertilizers will allow you to enjoy more abundant flowering. You should not use nitrogen-based fertilizers, as this contributes to a set of green mass, depriving the plant of flowering.

Cow dung and bird droppings are also good for good flowering.

Abundant flowering can be stimulated without cutting off the branches, but only by removing those flowers that have already wilted.
Formation for the purpose of shaping is almost never carried out, since this can cause the death of delicate shoots.
Tall varieties, whose height exceeds 60 centimeters, need additional support in the form of small pegs. If this is not done, then beautiful and large flowers will be able to assume graceful stems of a beautiful flower.

Godetia: growing, harvesting

After the godetia fades, in place of the previously flowering buds, fruits appear in the form of small bolls with four sides in which there are small gray-brown seeds. When fully ripe, the fruits turn dark gray, and then you can start collecting and drying them. If the flowering of godetia has already ended, and the fruits have not yet ripened, it is necessary to remove the flowers from the ground, shake the earth from them, distribute them in bundles, tying them, put plastic bags on them and leave to ripen.
As soon as full ripening occurs, the seeds are removed from the fruit and sent to storage or sowing.
Godetia seeds can be stored for 4 years and throughout this time they will retain their good germination.

Diseases and harmful insects

Root rot can be caused by fungus, which forms from excess liquid in the soil. You can determine the appearance of this ailment by the brown spots on the leaves, by their dryness and lethargy. It is impossible to save such a plant, but so that the fungus does not spread to other plants, it must be immediately removed and burned. All instruments that have been used for this must be sterilized.
The plant is also susceptible to powdery mildew, it can be dealt with with the help of fungicides.
Aphids can be found on a plant, which not only eats plants, but also carries dangerous diseases, therefore, if it is detected, it is necessary to treat the bushes with insecticides.
All of these problems can be avoided by properly caring for the plant by removing weeds, loosening and watering correctly. It is also important to maintain a distance when planting and not to plant melons and gourds nearby.

Of course, it will take some time to understand all the needs of godetia, but having done this, you can enjoy the beauty of the flower and you will never have to regret your labor costs.
The California rose can be used to make any garden look incredible.

Godetia: growing