Petunia Gioconda

Petunias of this variety have beautiful large and small flowers. Florists are very fond of the originality of the mini species in the mona f - 1 variety.

Consider the characteristics of this variety.

• Gioconda petunia f - 1 is an innovative, very fashionable crop. They are characterized as one of the best varieties of petunias.
• The main uniqueness of this variety is that the plants have a lot of colors and colors. This result is due to the fact that the plants are grown in complete sterility and do not produce seeds.
• Despite the fact that this variety is one year old, flowers can bloom for up to a year with proper and smooth care.
• Surfinia and petunia gioconda f - 1 are on the first line in the ranking. Petunias literally cover the ground with a carpet of flowers.
• The height of the speaker is on average twenty to twenty five centimeters.
• One flower, that is, its diameter is about six to seven centimeters.
• If you propagate flowers in pots or vases, then the flowers will hang beautifully outside the vase and frame the edges.
• Interesting. The flowers of this variety of petunias are very tenacious, they adapt well to almost any climate.
• Flowers can feel good even at temperatures of plus forty degrees and minus eight degrees.
• So that there are no problems with growing plants, it is best to plant them in the northern latitudes, where there is no too much cold and constant climate changes.
• Hybrids of this variety begin to grow more slowly, if the temperature is too low, it can also kill them. Despite this, the variety is very resistant.
• All plants belonging to the Gioconda f - 1 variety are very fond of light.
• In one day, the culture should receive sunlight for at least eleven hours.
• Under ideal conditions, flowering is extended to twelve months. This is a unique working environment for florists.
• Petunia are very fond of planting in hanging vessels. And the winners in this type of seating are the Mona Lisa f - 1 and the best options for ampelous petunias.
• Flowers form on the shoots very evenly, beautiful garlands are obtained from them.
• Plants are comfortable growing in the form of seedlings and when they are already planted on permanent soil. Thanks to this quality, the plants are very good for growing in greenhouses.
• Flowers begin to bloom at the very beginning of formation, and they themselves are quite strong.
• This species tolerates diaper rash and various diseases well, all other known hybrids are inferior in this.
• Mona Lisa f - 1 is grown in different climatic zones, and, of course, this is its advantage.

What are the Mona Lisa f - 1?

Gioconda f - 1 is a variety, and it has a lot of species. There is a huge variety of colors of flowers - it can be purple, starry, blue, velvet, black, bright, pinkish, light, red, pale beige, mixtures of different colors, orange and fuchsia. As mentioned above, there are plants that have different colors on one flower. These are cascading monza f - 1 petunias, and they are bright red, purple, neon, salmon.

The first copy is Scarlet Gioconda f - 1.

Let's consider the characteristic features of this instance.

Scarlet Mona Lisa f - 1 attracts the attention of any person; it has an infinite number of bright scarlet flowers.

In the flower garden, they stand out against the background of any other plant and are very attractive to quarrels.

If you grow this species in hanging pots, then you will get a very beautiful cascade of flowers, the length of the cascade can be about a hundred centimeters.

But in order to preserve all the decorativeness of flowers, it is necessary to take care of the plants.

The second instance is the mona lisa f - 1 mini blue velvet.

Let's consider the characteristic features of this instance.

Another very common and beautiful petunia is the mona f-1 mini blue velvet. The bushes of this variety are small, it is also a hybrid, the height of the bushes usually does not exceed thirty to thirty-five centimeters.

The average diameter of flowers in such plants is five centimeters.

The taste is constantly covered with flowers, the whole season never fades or crumbles.

A large number of flowers are obtained due to the fact that a large number of flowers are obtained due to the fact that males grow in sterile conditions, they do not form grains, but they try.

The third instance is Saturn La Gioconda blue f - 1.

Let's consider the characteristic features of this instance.

This species also, due to the fact that the male plants are sterile, has a huge number of beautiful flowers.

These plants are classified as strong with a spreading configuration.

Plants can often be found as decorations for: 1) alleys., 2) rabatok., 3) terraces., 4) balconies and other places.

The bushes are quite compact, the height is only twenty to twenty-five centimeters.

A wonderful carpet is created from this look. The width of the carpet can reach hundreds of centimeters.

Marine Symphony.

Let's consider the characteristic features of this instance.

The configuration of this plant is consistent, it is also a hybrid.

The plant blooms, early summer to late autumn.

Shoots with flowers are often used as decorations; the length of one shoot can reach a meter.

In a flower bed, these lovely blue and white plants look great.

Saplings should not be planted closer to each other than thirty to thirty-five centimeters.

Snow-white petunias are covered with carpets of flowers, making the hills out of them, as it were, snow-covered. A long beautiful carpet of flowers spreads along alpine hills or rockeries.

How to plant Mona Lisa f - 1 correctly?

Consider a few recommendations for planting this species.

Reproduction of this variety takes place through seeds. They are sown in winter.

Seeds are planted in moist soil at the end of winter or at the beginning of spring in special boxes.

Seedlings that have already formed should be grown as seedlings within nine tens of days.

The soil must be prepared before planting seeds in it.

Preparation consists in sifting fertilizers and watering.

The seeds are divided into equal parts, first they are mixed with sand, then sifted, watered and covered with polyethylene.

Seedlings that you bought or grew yourself can be planted on home soil.

By home, I mean cooked by you, for this you need soil, sand and vermicompost.

Since the cultivar is very fond of light, proper lighting is important.

In order for the plants to grow healthy and large in the future, it is necessary to give them additional lighting with the help of lamps.

Since petunia seeds are small in size, they are simply scattered over the surface of the earth and then sprinkled with a small amount of soil.

Tweezers can be used to prevent seeds from spilling past the seedlings.

Acidic and alkaline soils are not very suitable for growing petunia seedlings. Petunias will not grow in such soil.

Petunias are suitable for soil that retains moisture well enough, is nutritious and loose.

You can make the soil for seedlings with your own hands. You will need humus, turf and sand with peat.All components must be mixed and sieved, the resulting mixture should not have any pieces of caked soil.

In order for the seedlings to grow in the right conditions, it is necessary to place them in a small greenhouse, it can be done using polycarbonate or polyethylene.

The seedlings should be constantly kept at a temperature of about twenty-two degrees.

The soil should be of medium moisture content, that is, it should not dry out and should not be overly moist.

A week after planting the seeds, the first shoots should appear.

At this point, the plants need a lot of air.

Greenhouses should be opened first for ten minutes, and then for longer and longer times.

The grown seedlings are already forming ordinary leaves, and then you need to make a pick.

After completing the picking process and after you have transplanted the shoots into separate pots, you need to prepare the plants for future planting in the ground.

It will be necessary to harden the plants, first put them in a colder room for a short time, then increase the time.

This procedure strengthens the seedlings and allows them to remain unresponsive to climate change in the future.

The optimal course is to place the plant in bright areas, as well as timely watering.

Stagnant water is very dangerous for petunias, as for all other plants, but they love moisture.

The soil must be fed and loosened as top dressing, you can use humus or purchased fertilizers.

For mature plants, the quality of the soil is not so important. But the number and color of flowers directly depends on the fertility of the soil.

In order for the bushes to grow better between them, the distance should be different. The distance between them - thirty centimeters is not enough and they will begin to stretch upward.

For large flowers to stretch upward, the optimal distance between them should be equal to two tens of centimeters.

If you want to make a huge colored carpet, then there should be six tens of centimeters between each bushes. The latter option is suitable for decorating alpine slides.

How to take proper care of plants?

Consider a few tips for caring for this species.

The formation of bushes and the removal of shoots is an important step in the care. This helps the plant to form new shoots and flowers.

Mona Lisa f - 1 is a light-loving plant. Areas that are well lit should be a priority for growing this plant.

Optimal illumination of flowers is eleven hours a day, so if your flowers grow inside the house, then they need to be illuminated with lamps.

At the beginning of the article, it was said that plants survive well at a sufficiently wide range of temperatures.

Despite this, in order for the flower to constantly grow and develop and be decorative, the average temperature should be about twenty degrees.

Petunia loves proper hydration.

The optimal amount of watering per day is two: morning and evening.

The water for irrigation should not be cold; it is better if it stands in the sun, but the amount of irrigation should not be large.

What fertilizers does jaconda f - 1 need? When the plant is in seedling form, it needs nitrogen. With the appearance of the first flowers, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus, they will help the roots develop faster and the flowers too.

The first fertilization is carried out a week after planting the seedlings in the ground.

It is recommended to fertilize Mona Lisa f 1 - once every two weeks using complex organic fertilizers that contain a large amount of potassium.

After that, the plants are fertilized only twice a month.

If you notice flowers on the plant that have wilted, they must be removed. It is better to use pruning shears to avoid injury to the stems of the plant.

Mona Lisa f - 1 reproduces in the same way as other plants, the land does not really matter, the plants adapt well to almost any soil.

Provided that you want to create the perfect spot for your favorite plants, you can do your own soil.

Alkaline and acidic earths are harmful to petunias.

To make the earth yourself, you need to mix turf, earth, humus sand and peat.

In order for the flowers to bloom decoratively and for a long time, it will be better to feed them with organic matter and mineralized fertilizers.

On average, feeding is carried out once every two weeks.

The best option for fertilizing is with the help of granules, they can simply be spread around the bush and water the plants.

An important fact when watering is that the soil should not dry out.

In order for new flowers to take place for the appearance of old, wilted and ugly, it is necessary to remove. Regular removal is necessary, but it doesn't take long. Remember, when you remove wilted buds, you are making room for new ones.

Reproduction of the mona lisa.

Plants reproduce either with cuttings or with seeds. In winter, it is difficult to find cuttings of the mother bush, but in summer it is possible, therefore this method is considered more difficult.

The first method is cuttings.

Now you will learn how to properly cut the Mona Lisa. Let's consider a few recommendations.

• It is necessary to cut a stalk about ten to eleven centimeters long.
• It must be placed in root or an analogue of this drug.
• Why the cutting is planted in nutritious soil, it is desirable that it consists of sand and peat.
• You can use the soil that was used for seedlings of petunias and add some sand to it.
• For the next two weeks, the cutting should be in this ground.
• When the first leaves appear on the sprout, this means that the roots have begun to grow.

Reproduction using seeds.

• Seed propagation is considered easier, sow and buy seeds, you need seeds in late winter or early spring. The sequence of actions is not complicated. Consider a few recommendations for propagating this variety using seeds.
• The seeds should be placed in a container with soil and not deepened.
• Seeds should be germinated in a small greenhouse with mandatory lighting, the average temperature in the greenhouse should not exceed twenty-six degrees.
• After five days, the first shoots will appear.
• You can disassemble your home greenhouse when the first leaves begin to form.
• Diving into separate cups is carried out when two real full-fledged leaves appear on the plant.
• In order for the roots to develop correctly, they need to be protected.
• After the process of transplanting the plants into separate pots, it will be better to place them in a darkened place.
• It is important to remember that before planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to harden the plants.
• To do this, it is necessary to periodically take the seedlings out into the street, first for ten minutes, then the time should gradually increase.

What pests can attack plants and diseases, can they infect it?

• Petunias are often infected with fungi. Fungi appear if the bushes are planted too close to each other, also if the ground is too wet. The most common disease affecting petunias is root rot. A disease such as powdery mildew is also found. There are some guidelines to follow to avoid illness. Let's consider them.
• When choosing the soil, it is important to process it in the oven so that when exposed to high temperatures, all harmful microorganisms are destroyed. Then you can add some sand.
• Plants that are too densely planted should not be allowed.
• Watering should be done very carefully, without undue zeal.
• Fungal diseases can occur due to too much nitrogen in the soil. Excessive amounts of nitrogen can be triggered by improper fertilization.

How to get rid of diseases?

Let's consider a few recommendations.

• If you notice signs of putrefactive diseases, the diseased plants need to be pulled out of the soil.
• It is also necessary to cultivate the soil with those plants that could have contact with the diseased crop.
• The remaining plants need to be treated with chemicals such as fungicide.
• Both plants and soil are treated with a fungicide.
• To avoid the appearance of rot again, it is necessary to slightly reduce the amount of watering.
• Petunia is often attacked by aphids and spider mites. A solution of insecticides helps well from insects.

Conclusion.

Gardeners who grow varieties of Mona Lisa f 1 say that the plant is quite unpretentious and if you follow all the rules for care, you will get very beautiful large and decorative flowers. Do not be afraid, grow new plants in yourself, and enjoy their beautiful appearance.