Flax large-flowered: growing from seeds. How to care for flax in the garden?

For alpine hills, large flower beds, mixboarders and individual group plantings, for cutting and making bouquets an amazing bright opening will become flax for you. Cultivation from seeds is characterized by simplicity and a high percentage of success.

Large-flowered flax: description

This is an annual plant with decorative flowers, belonging to the genus Lin of the Flax family. It reaches a height of up to 110 cm, but most often the growth is limited to 30-60 cm. The stem of the flax is erect, branched. The leaves are sessile, the location is regular, the shape is lanceolate with pointed tips. Bright flowers form an inflorescence shield, which has a rather loose structure. The natural area of growth is the northwestern part of the African continent (Algeria). In the culture of flax introduced in 1820, and since then it is actively cultivated as an annual.

Flax large-flowered: cultivation

Of seeds of small size, if desired, you can grow a beautiful perennial plant. Len possesses unpretentious character, it is resistant to cold, it tolerates even weak frosts. It is preferable to choose sunny, well-lit areas for it. Rusty will be on any poor garden soil, but preferably without stagnation of moisture. On the territory of Russia with cold climatic conditions, it is recommended to choose flax, large-flowered. Cultivation from seeds is very simple. Germination is almost 100%, and the plant extends right up to the taiga zone.

Before planting the site should be dug, it is recommended to make humus or compost (per 1 square meter 3-4 kg). And also on a tablespoon of superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Then carefully mix everything and level with rakes. It is best to shed the soil well and leave it for a couple of days, and then proceed to planting. This can be done in two ways: by seedling or directly into the soil. Choose the one that suits you more.

Flax (red) large-flowered seedling with seedlings

Seeding is recommended in mid-April, as the plant develops quickly enough. Use a light primer that is permeable to air and moisture. In small boxes, fill it with an even layer of 5-8 cm and moisten with an atomizer. Seeds do not bury, but gently scatter over the surface, top with a layer of ground with a layer of 1 cm. It is best to make a small greenhouse and close the box with polyethylene. Be careful with waterlogging - this is something that flax does not like large-flowered. Cultivation from seeds (photo) is a fairly fast process, shoots will appear in 7-10 days. As soon as the seedlings have the first pair of real leaves, they should be dived into separate pots, about 7 cm in diameter and of the same depth. The flax has a strong root system of the rod type, therefore it is recommended not to tighten with seating. The further, the more difficult it will be to separate the plants from each other, without damaging them.

Sowing seeds in the ground

This method also has the right to exist and is simple. Sowing can be done in early spring (April-May) or late autumn, which is called winter. So prepare the soil in advance, in the manner that has already been mentioned above. Then make neat grooves at a distance of 10-15 cm, a depth of 4-5 cm. Spill them properly with water. Seeds do not press, but just spread out an even layer and sprinkle on top with a small amount of soil. When the sprouts will appear, they must necessarily be weeded out, leave the distance between the plants at 5-8 cm.

The basic rules of care for flax

If you want, what is called, plant plant and forget, then choose flax large-flowered (Rubrum). Growing seed from seedlings or immediately in the ground will not cause difficulties, and care is even easier.

• Choose light soils without stagnation of moisture and cold drafts.
• The plant is resistant to heat, so additional watering will be required only in the case of extremely dry summers.
• During the season, make 2-3 top dressings with complex mineral fertilizers, and the plant will please you with magnificent flowering.
• Flowerbeds where flax grows need to be weeded, like any others.
• After rain and watering, it is desirable to loosen the soil so that the crust does not form, especially on heavy soils.

What other plants for "lazy" can be planted in the garden?

Time to care for the garden and flower beds is not always, but to have your own fragrant corner on the site want everything. Someone will say that this does not happen, and any plant requires attention. Of course, this is true, but the degree of care and its thoroughness is different. If you visit the country house seldom, then not only flax will be suitable for you. Cultivation of seeds of some other species will also come in handy. Pay attention to the delicate gypsophila. A perennial plant will cover the ground with an even carpet. You can also use a one-year-old analog - the gypsophila is elegant, it grows rapidly and flourishes blooming.

Our traditional cornflower is simple and charming at the same time. Now many varieties are produced, not only with a blue color, but also white, pink, purple. In addition, the plant will please you with a double wave of flowering - June and September.

We recommend to pick up fragrant Iberis or Mattioli, linen, alissum, plaiting everything with an even cloth, calendula (not only pleasant but also useful), nasturtium for horizontal and vertical gardening, ipomeju.

If you need a simple care, but a spectacular and unusual plant, look at the bright and cheerful flaxseed flaxseed. Growing from seeds at home will help you get quality seedlings and become stronger by the time you land in a plant.