Carnation

At the present time, cloves can be found in almost every garden. And this is not surprising. After all, with the help of this charming flower, gardeners ennoble their own plots. Carnation flowers create spectacular lush curbs, become a motley accent on the flowerbed and alpine hills.

The name of this plant comes from two Greek words "Di" and "anthos", the first of which in translation means Zeus (God), and the second - a flower. Therefore, this name can be translated as a flower of Zeus or as a divine flower.

If we consider flowers in general , clove in this variety is precisely the plant that possesses a huge number of valuable properties. In addition, it is characterized by generous flowering, an abundance of forms and motley shades. The flowers themselves can be as large (their diameter sometimes reaches several centimeters), and quite small (pinnate cloves).

About 300 of its species are known today. And in a place of honor among such a variety is deserved is a carnation Turkish, which has a pleasant aroma. It is grown as a biennial. First (in the first year) only a rosette of leaves is formed. But this species is pleased with the abundant flowering for the second year already.

If we talk about the method of cultivation, then these flowers can be planted and planted directly in the soil, and through seedlings. Before sowing (to avoid plant diseases) it is recommended that the soil is shed hot (by all means!) With a solution of potassium permanganate.

Sowing seeds for seedlings is necessary in March or early April. But to sow already in the open ground it is necessary not earlier than May or even June. In this case, a 5x5 cm scheme is used. To achieve good results, mulch crops should be carried out. For this, sand and wood ash must be mixed in equal parts.

Shoots should be dive. But the young Turkish carnation is already planted at the end of the summer on pre-prepared sites. In this case, you must adhere to a distance of 25 cm between plants. After the second year, the bushes formed in the first year reach a height of about 50 cm. By mid-June, large fragrant inflorescences appear.

Carnation also grows in a vegetative way. For this, the shoots of the variety you like in early August are bent to the ground, fixed with studs and sprinkled with soil. The upper end of the stem is attached to the peg to ensure its permanent vertical position.

Approximately in 2-3 weeks in such nodes the roots are formed, and after some more time leaves are left, and then shoots. And the already rooted shoots from the mother plant are cut off in autumn and planted.

In addition, the carnation of Turkey reproduces and cuttings, which are cut from stems that do not form inflorescences. Sown in the first year, they turn into shrubs up to 10 cm high by the second year. They can be safely planted in autumn.

Such flowers grow not only in the sun. Not bad, they feel themselves in the penumbra. To type of soil are not fastidious. Although they develop better in light loams, where a weakly acidic or neutral reaction predominates. Carnations are planted in separate groups.

These flowers require little maintenance. But the greatest danger for them are various pests, among which, as a rule, spider mites or aphids. Therefore, if they are found, immediate action must be taken.

To do this, use the infusion of potato leaves. Within 36 hours you need to infuse 1 kg of fresh (green) or 0.5 kg of dry leaves (certainly with leaves) in 10 liters of water. Then it is necessary to add a liquid soap (1 liters). Sprinkle better in the evening or in the morning.

But the Turkish carnivore can be attacked by mice. To save the plant, it is necessary to spread the poisoned baits in the rodents' ways near the plantings. And in winter (especially during the thaw period) it should be compacted, trampled down by the trunks of plants.