Chamomile small garden bush. Chamomile garden, planting and care.
A related flower is red pyrethrum, which is often confused with the Persian species.
They are similar, as they have large inflorescences, rich red or bright pink petal colors (unlike ordinary daisies, whose petals are white).
Breeders have worked on feverfew, so now plant many varieties.
The pink plant has a straight stem, it does not grow above 150 cm (average length is 70 cm). The leaves are similar to dissected feathers and have different sizes. By the stalk, they become narrower. Chamomile inflorescences grow in diameter up to 6 cm. The flowers can be reed or tubular. Pyrethrum begins to bloom in June or August and continues to delight gardeners with bright inflorescences for another 2 months.
Chamomile: growing and care (video)
Care for feverfew and osteospermum
In order for the daisy to bloom as long as possible, the fading elements are removed. Then a bush is formed with a loose leafy system. The plant needs to be divided and transplanted, then it will not lose its attractive appearance for a long time. Below the pyrethrum branchy rhizome, similar to the nodes.
Inflorescences look great not only in the garden, but also in a bouquet. Due to its beauty, Persian chamomile is in demand in floristics. Not only ordinary feverfews are popular. Osteospermum is quite common. Bright purple inflorescences first appeared in South Africa. Annuals are characterized by abundant and long flowering, which begins at the end of the summer and ends in October. Lilac coloring looks great in bouquets and garden plots.
The following types of feverfew and osteospermum are distinguished:
- red feverfew (Caucasian);
- rose pyrethrum (Persian);
- Bamba (osteosperm with white petals, they gradually become lilac);
- Zulu (yellow inflorescences);
- Congo (purple inflorescences with a pink shade), etc.
To plant feverfew you need in well-lit areas, and osteosperm - in a slightly darkened. In the shade the plant will stretch up to 150 cm.
Growing conditions
Lilac osteospermu and bright pink feverfews are not particularly demanding to the ground for planting. Nevertheless, compost or sand (preferably river water) must be applied to the clay soil. In a highly moist soil flowers will not grow long enough. It is impossible to close feverfew during the winter period, as in the lower part the roots will rot. But you can repot chamomile at any time. To do this, they are dug out so that the earth does not crumble from the rhizome. From above, the plant should always be protected from cold wind.
Propagation of pyrethrum and osteospermum is recommended by dividing the bushes or seeds. This can be done 1 time in 4 years. It is necessary to plant flowers at a distance of at least 30-35 cm, while producing regular watering. Planting is made in May, and for several days the florist should cover the plant from bright sunshine. If you make sure that the land for planting is hydrated, the seeds will sprout well. During the first year after disembarking, pyrethrum forms the outlets of the foliar system. Next year the gardener will be able to contemplate pink or purple inflorescences.
Thus, with minimal proper care, the plant will start quickly and will bloom for a long time. It will decorate both the garden plot and the composition in a bouquet. Bright pyrethrum and osteospermum is the best option for a garden plot.
How to plant a daisy (video)
All cultivated plants can not be known. But it happens that somewhere in someone else's flower bed you will like bright flower baskets with petals, like u, but you don’t know how to tell about them in the seed shop.
To facilitate the search, we offer you a selection of the names of the most popular flowers, similar to daisies, with a detailed description and photos.
Despite its “military” commonplace name, these herbaceous plants of the genus Compositae characterized by variegated succulent flowers of large sizes and endurance.Depending on, they can be different tones, simple, semi-double or terry. Thanks to breeders, varieties with low stems (up to 30 cm), medium (up to half a meter) and high (up to 1 m) appeared on the market. 
Did you know? People familiar in the State Register are designated as "". This name flowers received in honor of their discoverer Professor Ivan Tsinna. It was he who from North America brought to Europe the seeds of a beautiful plant.
In the wild, majors form chaotic shrubs with white, pink, red, yellow, purple, burgundy and purple flowers. In the cultivated version it is a long-flowering annual that stays fresh in a bouquet for weeks. 
In the garden he will be very comfortable in wet areas, where there is warmth and a lot of light. Surprisingly, this flower can withstand any heat and drought without losing its attractiveness.
If ever you meet non-allergic, similar to multi-colored daisies, do not torment yourself with the question of what they are called. Sure - it is. Their uniqueness lies not only in the beautiful flower stalks that bloom from deep to the deep, without losing their freshness, but also in the universality and absence of allergens. Perhaps this is the only plant that you can give to everyone.
In the autumn your flowerbed is best decorated,,.
The flower belongs to the genus Astrovykh, its native environment is warm South African and Asian coasts. Respectively, the plant prefers well-lit areas and loves heat very much.
Important! A unique feature is the dependence of its flowering from daylight. Culture is very light-requiring, therefore, when cultivated in indoor conditions in winter, it requires additional illumination.
In appearance, the gerbera flower basket does have a lot of similarity with chamomile, but it is still notable for its large size and flower diameter. Its petals can be curly, tubular or spiky. Today, there are about a hundred species of gerberas, among which there are many terry and simple varieties, moreover, their coloring is amazing. It can be any other than blue.
Remembering the name of these multicolored perennial "daisies" will not be long, because they are known for their healing properties. Their roots, stems and flowers are used by folk and officialto stimulate immunity, as well as to treat lymphocytic leukemia, central nervous system and reproductive organs, viral and bacterial infections. 
The straight stem, which extends up to 1.5 m, has oval or linear-lanceolate leaves with toothed ends and flowers resembling daisies. The peculiarity is also in the heterogeneity of the petals: on the extreme inflorescences they are long-tongued, barren, and on those closer to the stem, tubular, bisexual.
Did you know? Up to 130 kg of honey is collected from a hectare field of blossoming echinacea.
The plant begins to bloom in July and pleases with new buds until October. In nature, there are 9 species of this culture, but for medicinal purposes only Echinacea is narrow-leaved and pale. For garden beds use more varieties with pink and yellow petals.
The flowers of this herbaceous perennial are in fact very similar to daisies. They are also often confused with. A distinctive feature of the plant is the lush core and bright colors of the petals. Pyrethrum are known for their ability to scare off harmful fleas, bedbugs and other insects. Therefore, flower growers adore them. Most often flaunt scarlet. 
has a medium-stem up to 60 cm tall, bright green pinnately-cut leaves and a small flower basket, up to 6 cm in diameter. Petals are smooth and ruled. There are crimson, lilac, white, yellow and pink shades. Recently, breeders have pleased fans of motley, always blooming, rich terry varieties.
Did you know? Pyrethrum petals are widely used in the household for the cultivation of special powder from dry raw materials, which are treated with livestock from fleas.
The culture is characterized by winter hardiness and unpretentiousness to growing conditions, but does not tolerate wet soils. He loves the light and adapts well to the penumbra.
The name of these annuals and perennials, in many respects similar to daisies, comes from the ancient Greek “golden color” and is inextricably linked with the yellow color of the petals. But today, scientists are far from the classic version of chrysanthemums and have offered flower growers new full-color, densely double-faced with different shades. Cultivating the garden forms of this plant how long has the world tradition entered that botanists still cannot find out the origin of some popular hybrids, for example, Dendranthema morifolium and Dendranthema indicum. 
A unique decoration and serves as a much-loved variety “Bakaddi”, which, like chamomile, has a yellow core and white petals. Lilac, cream, scarlet, purple and yellow colors are also on sale. The plant does not fade for a long time, looks good in bouquet compositions.In the garden prefers sunny areas.
Important! very fond of moisture. But they need to be watered carefully, since excess water is fraught with root decay and death of the flower.
I can not believe that modern can have something in common with daisies. After all, through the efforts of breeders, this species of the Compositae genus has changed beyond recognition. But still, if you thoroughly delve into the richness of the flower, then there is something pleasant for lovers of daisies. 
Most often, growers sow the Margarita variety, which is characterized by a yellow middle and elongated marginal petals of blue, pink, purple, yellow and white shades.
They are admired and stunted small-colored varieties "Waldersee", "Pepito", "Edelweiss". Their stems above 30 cm do not grow, and the flowers reach a diameter of about 3-5 cm. In addition, the inflorescences are located in the same plane. On the counterweight, they are struck by the large sizes of the Madeleine and Zonenstein varieties. 
The plant is not picky, loves warm and moderate moisture. Perfect for single and group plantings. Depending on the height of the stem is used for, rabatok, and. Also looks good and summer terraces.
Important! All asters are very sensitive to fusarium and blackleg. To prevent these fungal diseases from spoiling yours, disinfect your crops with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkle the soil around the flowers with river sand.
Every small owner dreams of this modest flower. It resembles a classic daisy, but differs in the catchiness of elegant golden petals and pinnately dissected bright foliage. Perennial is characterized by endurance to cold and adverse conditions, blooms until frost. 
The peculiarity of Ursinia lies in flower baskets, which are revealed singly or in inflorescences. The color of fragrant flowers can only be warm yellow terracotta tones. It is characteristic that their inner side is always lighter, and the back side is filled with a brown-purple shade. Flower stalks are collected in the rosette, which grows in breadth, but is easily controlled. 
This plant can decorate any garden ensemble. It is a short-growing perennial with rooted basal leaves of dark smoky-green color and large inflorescences consisting of single baskets. Stalk culture is not. Dense foliage on the back side is covered with a thick gray pile, which protects the flower from the cold and retains moisture, forming an additional power reserve in drought. 
Important! The ripened seeds of a gatsania, like, fly away. To prevent this from happening, wrap gauze on the tops of several sturdy peduncles.
From one root can open up to 35 inflorescences. In addition, their diameter reaches 10 cm. The gazania petals can be purple, orange, cream, lilac, lemon-lemon and rich yellow, striped, bicolor and monotone. It looks very nice instances in which one color gently flows into another. 
The first buds of the gatsania open up and hold until the autumn frosts. Among the positive characteristics of the plant, flower growers call winter and drought resistance, undemanding to soil characteristics.
Those flower growers who already have coreopsis call it “garden sun”, and newcomers, having seen it once, ask the experienced people how these daisy-like flowers are called, only large and multi-colored. 
Perennial easily tolerates prolonged lack of moisture and blooms before the onset of cold weather. Its bushy stems develop up to 50–90 cm, and large flowers of bright yellow tones merge into a solid velvety wall of petals.
Important! For abundant bloom of all the Astrovykh in time, remove perevetshimi buds.
Whitty and large-flowered varieties became favorites of the Compulsive fans. Like the rest of the brethren, they require personal space, so when planting it is advisable to leave between the bushes 50–60 cm. 
A special feature is its adaptability to growing conditions: in the sunny area it will bloom generously, in the penumbra will diminish growth, but will not lose its decorative effect. And flower growers like the indifference of the flower to the soil and ease of care.
Varietal variety of culture allows you to create different compositions from it: the maximum height of arctotis stems reaches 1.5 m, and the minimum - only 20 cm. The petals of a classic flower are painted white, and hybrids can flaunt with orange, red, scarlet and cream tones. 
The plant does not require a lot of attention, can do without regular watering, while giving bright blooms throughout the summer season. Its specificity lies in the sun rays. Arktotis is so thermophilic that it opens its buds only during the day and the petals close at night.
Did you know? "Erigeron" in translation from Greek means "early old man." The name is associated with the imminent maturation of seed pods, decorated with a gray tuft.
In the people, this flower is more often called the “small-magnesia”, which is due to its many needle and reed petals. The plant is a herbaceous perennial, which is a representative of the Astrov family. Stems are straight, rough to the touch, poorly branched, prone to lodging. 
The foliage is elongated, assembled in the rosette. The lower specimens reach 20 cm in length, and the upper 10 cm. Flower baskets, depending on the variety, can be single or paniculate. The core of erigeron is always yellow, and the edge petals can be purple, purple, pink, white, purple, cream. Often they grow in 2-3 rows. 
On flowerbeds most often tall Erigeron speciosus and dwarf Erigeron alpinus are found, the color range of which is very diverse.
In temperate latitudes, the heat-loving culture, which came to us from African areas, only one season can grow.But this nuance is completely compensated by the beautiful large flowers of orange, purple, white, crimson, pink, purple and yellow flowers. In tandem with brown or burgundy peduncles and bright green foliage, they look amazing. In addition, each stalk and leaf of the plant is densely covered with a hard pile. 
Important! Venidiums are recommended to be planted near decorative fences or to install special supports under their stems. The fact is that the fragile flower stems are not able to withstand their weight, as a result of which, as they grow, they lie down and break in the wind.
In some hybrids, the petals are arranged in several rows, in others they attract with intricate bends and waviness. The average diameter of the Venidium flower is 12 cm, and in some breeding creations it is 15 cm.
In the garden, the plant is appropriate in the background of flower beds, as it grows to 80 centimeters in height. Prefers solar zones with a light, moisture-permeable substrate. Loves moderate moisture and does not tolerate stagnant water. 
The above specimens are only a small particle of the large Compositae family. But they fell in love with flower growers for their beauty, durability and undemanding when grown. After all, every owner of a country house or country estate dreams of a constantly flowering courtyard with vegetation, which is admirable and adaptable to any conditions.
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Daisy knows everything, so many people confuse other flowers with it. The characteristic shape of the petals, elongated stem give similarities to different plants. In addition, chamomile itself has many varieties. To understand and learn interesting information about such similar colors and will help a small educational program.
What do these flowers look like?
Chamomiles and most plants similar to them belong to the Aster family. Its representatives are easily identifiable by:
- herbaceous stalk;
- elongated petals;
- basket framed by petals;
- weak aroma.
Sunflower, thistle and dandelion are considered as relatives of the daisy. They also belong to the Astrov family and have similar characteristics.
The most common - pharmacy. In flowerbeds most often found large or decorative. Asters, some varieties of chrysanthemums and gatsany have large inflorescences.
Multi-colored daisies
The first sign by which they can be distinguished is the color of the petals. In chamomile pharmaceutical or decorative, they are white. There are similar flowers with various shades of petals..
Blue
Blue color indicates that grown or. In the latter, the petals are sometimes painted half white, which creates a pleasant decorative effect.
Colored
Colored daisies, which have petals in different colors and shades, called Anemone Blend or Anemone Crown. Similar varieties have Echinacea varieties.
Yellow
Yellow is most often confused with Doronicum (kozulnik). You can also find Pyrethrum with lemon-colored petals, this variety is very similar to Chrysanthemum because of the terry petals and the shape of a small shrub.
Purple and Lilac
, Osteospermum with purple petals look very beautiful in borders and bouquets. Lilac chamomiles are also included here, the brightness and appearance of shades vary depending on the variety of a particular plant species.
Despite the similarity, each flower is unique. They differ not only in appearance but also in life expectancy., susceptibility to disease, unique healing or just beneficial features. What are these flowers called and how do they look?
Anacyclus
Anacyclus or anatsilus - perennial plant with creeping stems and large flowers. Used to decorate alpine slides, as low (up to 5 cm). The buds are painted dark pink, but the petals are white inside.
Perennial plant in the form of a low (up to 10 cm) and wide bush (up to 50 cm). The leaves and stems are gray, the petals are tightly packed together, white.
Perennial plant with bright yellow petals and pith, grows from 0.3 to 1 m in height. The leaves are triangular and saturated green.
Flowers of all varieties of doronicum do not lose their appearance for a very long time after cutting. Over time, they dry out and remain just as beautiful.
- perennial plant, forms a bush with a height of 0.3-0.8 m. Blossoms are large, with dense oblong petals of white color, the core is bright yellow. On one stalk only one corolla, unlike chamomile.
Calendula or marigold - annual herb 0.5-0.6 m tall. petals are orange or saturated yellow. The leaves are green in the form of an elongated oval.
Most often found in ornamental crops perennial plant. The flowers are stuffed, the petals are painted in pink, white, lilac colors, the heart is pale yellow. Neat bush grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are oblong, located at the base of the stem.
or dalmat, Persian chamomile - a perennial herbaceous plant 0.4-0.6 m high. The flowers are large, but there are varieties with small and stuffed corollas. The color of the petals varies from white to burgundy.
Pyrethrum flowers scare ixodes.
Arktotis
Annual or perennial plant height of 0.20-0.3 m. On a bare stem inflorescence with a diameter of 5-10 cm, depending on the variety. The color of the petals is white or pale yellow. On dark green leaves light silver bloom.
or ghazania (african chamomile) Grows up to 30 cm in height, inflorescence with a diameter of 5-9 cm. The color of the petals is different, but red and pink varieties are popular. The leaves are dark green, curly.
Perennial. Bare stems 0.4-0.6 cm tall, tough. Rosette with long petals (up to 0.35 m) and dense, with a diameter of 0.05-0.15 m. Gerberas come in any color, except blue.
Venide
Venidium grows to 0.8 m. Petals elongated with pointed ends, the socket is not stuffed. Venidium is pink, white, orange and yellow. The core is brown or burgundy.
Kosmeya is an annual or perennial 50-150 cm high. The stems are delicate, the leaves are thin, resemble in shape an apothecary chamomile or dill. The petals are long, painted in one or two colors (border effect), white, red, pink or purple. Inflorescence in diameter up to 12 cm.
Perennial or annual plant. Bush height 0.5-0.9 m, thin leaves. Flowers rich shades of yellow, there are instances with a burgundy base of petals.
Osteospermum is a perennial plant, but cultivated varieties are grown as annuals. It grows in the form of a bush with a height of 0.25-1 m, the diameter of the inflorescence is 4-10 cm. The color of the petals is white, various shades of red, purple.
Sunflower
Decorative sunflowers are significantly different from their counterparts. Depending on the variety they are:
- Miniature.
- With double and dense flowering.
- Multicolored.
Some of them, especially the tuberiferous sunflower, look like a giant yellow daisy. Such plants grow up to 3 m in height.and inflorescences - 3-5 cm in diameter.
Jerusalem artichoke or earthen pear is a perennial plant with stems of 0.50-4.0 m in height. Flowering yellow, their diameter up to 10 cm.
Ursinia - annual or perennial 30-60 cm high. The flowers are bright yellow, white or purple, glossy, up to 5-6 cm in diameter. Ursinia leaves are dark green.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum - perennial with lots of flowers. Most often it is found with thin rigid stems, openwork light green leaves and flowers 2-5 cm in diameter. Petals of chrysanthemum can be of the most diverse hues and scales: from white to purple.
Echinacea - perennial with healing properties. On the stems with leaves one flowering protruding up the core. Petals are pink or purple, oblong with pointed ends.
Erigeron - perennial, grows up to 40 cm in height. Lepascite elongated, rounded, color: white, pink, yellow, purple, magenta. Inflorescence 2-5 cm in diameter.
Among the listed diversity, every daisy lover will find a suitable option. The choice depends on the properties of varieties, preferences in color and size of plants. Camomile-like flowers come in different colors, heights and even species (grass, shrubs). They are selected for any ensemble in a flower bed and they will last more than one year, delighting with bright colors and long flowering.
At all times, gardeners chamomile never ceased to please. Its form, quite ideal and based on this, experts have learned to display other varieties of flowers that look very much like chamomile.
So, the first positions on the similarity to the daisy are:
- Yellow daisy.
One of the attractive plants that can be seen on the shelves of the store, and in flowerbeds. From gerberas form very beautiful bouquets that can stand for a long time without water and not dry.
Thanks to experts in the field of selection, you can choose any color (coral, yellow, red, orange).
Petals are velvety and simple, and the bud itself can be 6-12 centimeters, the size depends on the variety.
Gerbera bloom season begins in August and lasts until November. Maybe grow in a pot at home. This plant can be stored all winter at a temperature of at least 14 degrees. In southern Russia, the plant overwinters right in the soil. Reproduction is possible by the root, which is dug out for the winter from the soil and stored in a cold, dry place, it is also possible in the sand.
Herbara is considered one of the most beautiful flowers of the world, with which you can decorate any room. According to the external texture, they are the most common, but the whole essence of beauty lies in their size and color range.
The plant is known as African exotic chamomile. The leaflets of this flower are rather dense in structure, which serves as protection against various external damages. The height of this plant does not exceed 30 centimeters.
All beauty lies in the fact that it is colorful - purple, white, cream, lemon, red-brown and bronze. But while this petals are decorated with bright stripes. For example, the color of the petals is yellow, and the stripes are dark pink.
The core of the gatsanii almost always has a yellow color.Planting such flowers is better with a group, so they will look harmonious. Today, gatsania is one of the most common colors with which people decorate flowerbeds.
A plant that is very often confused with chamomile. This flower is used in the divination of the girls "Loves or does not love." Naivnyak, has rather large petals of white color. Core yellow.
Pleases with its bloom from June until the end of summer. The height of the flower reaches up to 70 centimeters, and the diameter of the head is about 12 centimeters. Reproduction is carried out from the root. Naivnyak has several varieties, which provides the creation of many compositions.
One of the earliest flowers that begin to bloom in late spring and continue to delight those around them with their beauty. This plant is often called doronicum. The flower has a completely yellow coloring. Petals are thin and this gives a special feature to the plant. Doronicum can grow in one place for several years.
If it is cut off and put in a vase, it will stand for a very long time, so you can often see it on the store shelves. Height can be from 50 to 100 centimeters. The flower is large, the diameter of which is 10 centimeters. It is more effective to plant this plant in a group against the background of shrubs.
A yellow flower that has a branched trunk up to one meter in size. It has a bright golden flower measuring 7 centimeters. This type of plant has several varieties, including coreopsis with a large terry inflorescence.
You can also find small bushes up to 60 centimeters, with a bud size of about 3 centimeters. It begins to bloom in mid-July and ends in bloom around the end of September. Gardeners very often choose coreopsis in order to decorate their front garden or a large flower bed.
6. Redbekia and Echinacea
Redbekiya is one of the bright colors that look like daisy. Its bloom begins somewhere in August and ends in late September. In the garden, the flower is very prominent, as it has a bright orange or yellow color.
The maximum height of the trunk is about 55 centimeters. The head, in turn, is quite large, as it has a size of up to 9 centimeters. Externally, the bush of the plant is compact and it adds appeal. The petal on the edges is lighter, and inside it has a dark coloring.
Echinacea - one of the most prominent representative of the rich front gardens. It is mainly called rudbeckia, which has a different color. The flowering period begins in July and lasts until the end of October.
Echinacea flower is one of the largest, as it has a head with a diameter of 15 centimeters. The middle is dark in color and convex in appearance. There are three types - it is white, red and yellow.
Quite a specific flower, which is very reminiscent of chamomile. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the bud opens only during the day and in clear weather. Most often you can find two types of arktotisa - this is a hybrid and stachasolistny.
It has a branched trunk of 120 centimeters in size, but you can also find a small one - about 20 centimeters. Inflorescence reaches up to 8 centimeters. Basically it has two colors, the petals are a light color, and the core is darker with a brightly colored outline. Breeders bred hybrids of yellow, red, pink, bronze and white.
One of the most beautiful flowers that can be seen in the garden or on store shelves. They have won their place thanks to the many varieties and pleasant aroma.
They grow branched shrubs, whose height can reach from 50-150 centimeters. Also, the flower itself has a different size ranging from 3 to 12 centimeters. It has a huge number of colors, which makes it popular in any bouquet.
9. Erogeron
Field plant that is very reminiscent of chamomile. It can be found in 390 species. Their variety consists not only in color coloration, but also in the fact that some species can grow on one and that place for several years, and others only one season.
It grows from 60 centimeters to one meter. The bush of this plant can reach 60 centimeters, and its core is only 4 centimeters.
To delight with its flowering begins the summer first and ends in the autumn.
One of the most recent plants that resembles chamomile. Most like her pink look. This plant is grown only for a specific purpose, as it is poisonous. Thereby destroys many insects and worms that are in the soil.
For humans and animals, he does not harm. Despite their negative side, they look noble and create unique compositions. The plant has an average stem height of 60 centimeters. The flower itself has a diameter of about 6 centimeters.
Each species of representatives of pyrethrium has its own special noble color, which is ideally combined with light green foliage.
Many of the flowers, which are so similar to chamomile, can still be beneficial in the field of health and beauty. They contain many useful substances in their cores. It is not difficult to care for such flowers, as they do not require special fertilizers. If you remember the temperature, then everything is simple.
The advantages of growing flowers like chamomile:
- Very beautiful in appearance.
- It can be used as a composition of bouquets, and grown in flowerbeds.
- Growing does not require special care.
- Endurance against cold.
- Bloom for several months, etc.
So, we have learned how flowers look like daisy. Despite their entire spectrum, they remain so different and at the same time beautiful. Florists and gardeners are working to make flowers like daisies delight us more and more.
It is necessary to note the factor that there are more and more flowers similar to chamomile. Modern breeders have created quite a lot of hybrids chamomile and, most likely, their number will grow.
Among the many flower cultures, the garden perennial is familiar to everyone. Unpretentious and fairly simple-looking plant attracts unobtrusive and severity. She easily gets on and in a partial shade, and on suprema. How and with what flowers to plant it? Next to it will be appropriate to look delphiniums, lilies,. Low-growing varieties can be used to decorate an alpine slide.
Chamomile varieties to give
Giant daisy
Chamomile is a member of the Astrov family. The height of the culture varies from 30 to 100 cm, and the diameter of the blooming bud - from 10 to 15 cm. Varieties differ in size of a bush, flower and the number of petals in a bud. Representatives of different species vary in color. They can be not only white, but also lilac, yellow, pink and red.
Chamomile perennial garden has the following popular varieties:
- Nivyanik or giant chamomile - the most popular variety, it is grown for cutting and drawing up floral compositions. The diameter of the inflorescences is 15 cm or more, and the height of the cornflower reaches 70 cm and higher.
- The garden princess is a plant that grows in height up to 30-35 cm. The size of the buds is quite large - about 10 cm in diameter. If purple or yellow is grown, this variety will make him an excellent company.
- Alaska - a large representative of this flower culture. The height of the stems often exceeds 70 cm, and the size of the flower is 12 cm and more.
- The North Star is a tall plant that blooms all summer, loves sunlight and endures drought.
In a flowerbed, you can often see specimens with buds of pink, red, orange color. These representatives include Doronikum and Feverfew. The common features of all the above-mentioned perennial varieties are weather resistance, sturdiness and large inflorescence sizes. In addition, planting and maintenance are simple, long time-consuming garden work is not required.
Planting of prepared seeds in open ground
Before organizing the work of the gardener, it is important to remember the timing of planting chamomile garden in the country. The optimal period for sowing seeds in this case is from the end of May to the beginning of June. When choosing the date of planting seeds should be guided by weather conditions in a particular region. In any case, before sowing, the probability of frost should be zero.
With regard to the composition of the soil, planting perennial chamomile can only be drained, fertile land with medium acidity. The same soil is suitable for, host, begonias. When preparing the beds, you can add to the soil any nutrient composition of organic origin. The sowing process does not involve burial, since the seeds of this perennial are small. Laying the material on the surface of the soil, it is enough to sprinkle it on top of it with a thin layer of earth.
Video about growing chamomile garden.
After the first shoots with delicate leaves appear above the soil surface, seedlings should be planted. The distance between the young plantings should be at least 40 cm. The culture planted in a similar way will grow and grow stronger during the summer period.
Growing chamomile seedling method
In demand among summer residents and the cultivation of garden chamomile from seed seedling method. In this case, it is recommended to sow the prepared planting material already at the beginning of March.
The process consists of the following steps:
- The containers are filled with a light sand and peat substrate in equal shares.
- Seeds also do not require digging, just scatter them carefully on the surface of the soil and lightly sprinkle with earth. On top of it is necessary to tension the film and place the container in a warm room. It is necessary to avoid contact with daylight seedlings.
After 2 weeks or a little earlier daisy should give the first shoots. At this point, remove the film and rearrange the container with the sprouts on the windowsill or any other well-lit place. The main condition is the presence of sunlight. At the same time it is necessary to exclude the occurrence of drafts.
With excessive density, seedlings will need to dive into separate pots after the appearance of the first 2 leaves. AT open ground small chamomiles are recommended to be planted only after the end of frost. This period in the Central region of Russia falls on the end of May. The same rules must be followed, if organized, begonias, anemones and a number of other colors.
Planting is carried out on an open sunny place in the prepared holes 30 cm deep. The distance between plants should not be less than 20 cm. You should completely remove the earthen ball together with the seedling and place it in the prepared hole and sprinkle it on the sides. The seedling needs to be watered, and gently ram the ground around it.
Care for growing flowers
Unpretentious chamomile garden care involves absolutely simple and does not require much time. To begin, you need to provide young seedlings abundant watering. After rooting, the frequency of irrigation can be reduced by pre-mulching the circle around the flower with peat. This will ensure moisture retention for a longer period. Further care is to regularly loosen and weed the plants.
An important nuance is feeding chamomile. To begin, you will need to make fertilizer in the form of ammonium nitrate, scattered between the rows. An additional period of feeding falls on the period of the appearance of the first buds. Urea solution is suitable as a fertilizer. In order to protect the soil from excessive oxidation, it is recommended to add a little wood ash to the soil.
Before the beginning of the winter period, the shoots are cut from the daisies, the plants are covered with dry fallen leaves. With the onset of the first warm days, the leaves are carefully removed, and a urea solution is added under the roots.
Chamomile garden, planting and caring for which are extraordinarily light, attracts the attention with incredibly delicate buds that can decorate absolutely any garden plot. That is why all lovers of beauty should definitely look at this seemingly simple, but incredibly cute flower.
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