Hazel grouse imperial flower

Grouse imperial (fritillaria), the genus name Fritillaria comes from the Latin fritillus.

The imperial hazel grouse is a really beautiful flower. Majesty, refinement and grace - this is how the plant can be characterized. It is one of the most fascinating bulbous plants found in Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and North America.

They have been cultivated in Europe since the late 1500s and were the subject of great admiration in the famous secret gardens of the seventeenth century. Surprisingly, these plants are still relatively little known, but they are quite easy to grow.

These plants, especially the imperial hazel grouse, are great in mixed gardens with bulbous plants, perennials, or mixed annuals.

They have clusters of orange, yellow or red bell-shaped flowers hanging under a crown of green leaves. The royal flowers of hazel grouse are distinguished by their originality and unusual grandeur among other representatives of the same species.

Not surprisingly, the "imperial" name is in the title, and people call it the "royal crown". Plant them in bunches for maximum effect. They bloom in spring or early summer, depending on the variety.

Grouse imperial can reach 1.5 m, have a powerful and direct exit. The leaves of the plant are mostly lanceolate, forming a lush bush at the bottom of the shoot. There is also a bunch of leaves at the top of the shoot of the imperial hazel grouse, which is usually called a crown, although many people call it a forelock. And it is under the top leaf of the pack that six-flowered inflorescences are usually found.

The flowers of the imperial hazel grouse wake up after winter very early and rather violently. As soon as the snow disappears, the plant will begin to grow rapidly. In two weeks it will reach its maximum varietal growth. At this time, the primroses are no longer sleeping, and the flower is already ready to bloom.

Thus, the flowers of the imperial hazel grouse never require special attention. But if you spend some time with them, you will get a real decorative masterpiece in your flower bed. You just need to know that this flower needs to be protected from the north wind, and it loves partial shade.

Soil drainage is also important. It is best not to carry concentrated foliar feed, as this can cause burning of the plant leaves. It is not recommended to loosen the soil around the plant as this can damage the roots.

Loosening should be replaced with mulching to help protect the soil from overheating in warm weather. In winter, you can cover the plant with spruce branches or straw. The layer should be at least 20 cm, but do this after the frosts become regular so that the mice do not settle there. Everything can be removed in early spring.

The imperial hazel grouse bulb is quite familiar, it consists of several fleshy scales packed with a translucent shell, which disappears with further growth of the bulb. The imperial hazel grouse bulb is rather bulky and can weigh 0.5 kg.

Also, it has a through hole, which is not a defect of sorts. The fact is that the shoot grows out of the mother's bulb and gradually forms a new bulb around it. When the seasonal growing season ends, the shoot itself dies and leaves a hole in the young bulb.

Before planting the imperial hazel grouse bulb, prepare the soil well. Add humus, potassium superphosphate. Add sand if the soil is heavy. Ash and lime added to the soil before planting contribute to good flowering.

Make a hole equal to the diameter of the bulb, 15 to 25 cm deep, depending on the size of the bulb, and add some sand and plant the bulb at a 90 ° angle to the central depression to prevent rainwater from stagnating in the center and causing them to rot. Only fresh bulbs should be planted.

Diseases and care.

All imperial hazel grouses suffer from root rot caused by over-watering, so avoid excessive watering. In young plants in spring, attention should be paid to the presence of beetles.