Eremurus: planting and care in the open field, description of the 50 best varieties, winter hardiness

Eremurus is a unique plant, planting and caring for which require compliance with certain conditions. The culture is perennial and has a long growing period, however, despite this, it is very often used by gardeners to decorate plots.

Description and features

A distinctive feature of the plant is the shape of the root, which looks like a starfish. The leaves are oblong, elongated. A flower in the form of a bell.Inflorescences are collected in a panicle. The plant is perennial, winter hardiness is high, when cold sets in, the root forms a wintering bud, from which shoots appear after the soil warms up in spring. The plant can reach a height of up to 2 meters depending on the variety.

Features:

the plant blooms in a spiral, the flowers open from the root, and gradually move up;
color duration is 30-40 days depending on variety;
after flowering ends, a fruit is formed that contains seeds.

Inflorescences can be of different colors, but the most common shades are yellow, brown, red and pink.

Growing seedlings

The plant has a long development time, so it is necessary to grow seedlings before planting in the ground.

Timing

To get seedlings, you need to plant seeds in the ground. Fall is a good time to plant seeds. Planting material is planted in September - early October. After germination, seedlings should be planted in seedling containers.

How to plant correctly

In order for the seed material to quickly sprout, the following algorithm of actions must be observed:

prepare a box for planting seeds;
fill with sand and peat soil;
make small holes 1-1.5 cm and plant seeds;
sprinkle with soil on top, without tamping.

Seeds have a long germination period, so you need to regularly monitor the condition of the soil.

Irrigation

The first 3-4 weeks after planting, regular watering should be observed. The soil should dry out between irrigations. After the 5th week after planting in the ground, the crop must be watered once a week.

Temperature and light conditions

After landing in the ground, it is necessary to observe a temperature of at least 25 degrees and bright light for the first 4 weeks. After that, the box is moved to places with a temperature of no more than 15 degrees, without sunlight.

Picking

Shoots appear 5-8 months after planting in the ground. In order for the plant to develop well, it is necessary to dive seedlings. Individual flower pots or a large box can be used. A distance of at least 10 cm must be maintained between seedlings.

Preparing for winter

In winter, the plant must be covered with a layer of leaves, the thickness of the layer must be at least 20 cm. After spring comes, the leaves are removed and the usual care of the crop is performed.

Important. For planting a plant with seeds, seed material taken from the bottom of the inflorescence is considered the most suitable.

Landing in open ground

The plant is very demanding in care, so planting in open ground requires regular watering and loosening of the soil.

Timing

Planting a plant with seeds in open ground is recommended in the spring after the soil has warmed up. However, the most suitable method of cultivation is planting seedlings. Seedlings are planted in September. Seedlings must be at least 3 years old.

Choosing a seat

When choosing a landing site, it is necessary to give preference to well-lit areas. Regular sunlight allows you to get large inflorescences and a he althy plant. The landing site should be protected from the winds, and special supports should be installed to reduce the risk of damage to the stems.

Soil Requirements

The plant prefers soil of neutral acidity. The most optimal is the prepared mixture of 2 parts of soil mixed with one part of peat and sand, 1 part of wood ash.

Plant pattern

In order to plant an eremurus, the following steps must be observed:

make a hole up to 25 cm deep;
a layer of pebbles is placed at the bottom of the hole for drainage;
the sprout is carefully placed in the recess, and the roots straighten out;
the hole is filled with nutrient mixture and compacted a little;
using warm water, it is necessary to water the hole with the seedling.

The distance between seedlings should be at least 45 cm, as the root grows in width and requires free space.

Care

For the rapid development of the culture and the reduction of diseases, it is necessary to observe the correct care of the seedling.

Irrigation

The plant needs to be watered abundantly every 2-3 days until July, however, if regular rains are observed, irrigation is reduced. After the plant releases buds, watering is reduced to once every 6-7 days.

Feeding

Feeding is carried out according to the following scheme:

composting in the spring;
in the middle of summer, phosphorus and potassium are introduced before flowering;
superphosphate and humus must be added in autumn.

If there is a poor development of the plant, it is necessary to additionally apply complex fertilizers.

Loosening and weeding

Removal of weed grass is recommended to be carried out manually in order to reduce the risk of damage to the roots. The soil is regularly loosened before watering. This is necessary to reduce diseases and saturate the soil with oxygen.

Rainy storage

Long rains cause damage to the root of the plant, in order to avoid such a problem, you must follow the following tips:

loosen the soil regularly to avoid the risk of root rot;
install drainage system;
hill up the plants so that the liquid can drain.

However, in cases where there is a long rainy summer, the crop must be carefully dug up and stored in a dry place.

Reproduction

The plant reproduces in two ways, gardeners choose the appropriate method according to individual preferences.

Generative

After the plant has faded, boxes with seeds will appear, after the seed box is fully ripe, it is necessary to collect planting material and treat with an antiseptic. Dry the seeds and plant in the soil.

Vegetative

Implies the division of the mother root into several parts. To do this, a layer of soil is carefully removed, exposing the roots. Using a sharp knife, it is necessary to cut the root into several parts. Each part must have a kidney. Cut points must be treated with charcoal.

Parts of the root must be placed in a dry place and left for a month. After that, the shoots are planted in the ground.

Important. An adult plant can be used for propagation once every 5-6 years.

Diseases and pests

The plant has succulent stems, so it often attracts pests with its appearance. Also, improper care of the culture leads to the formation of diseases.

Aphid

The plant is very often affected by pests such as aphids. The insect feeds on juice, and also secretes a specific sticky liquid that provokes the development of fungal diseases. To remove aphids, it is necessary to spray with a soapy solution. Once every 2-3 days until the complete disappearance of the insect.

Thrips

Small pests that damage plant leaves and stems and cause them to dry out and gradually die off.The first symptoms of infection are the appearance of yellow spots and scratches on the plant. To treat the plant, it is necessary to spray with the following preparations: Fitoverm, Actellik.

Slugs

Slugs provoke the development of fungal diseases and in large numbers can lead to the death of the culture. With a small accumulation of the pest, they can be collected manually. The elimination of slugs can be carried out using special traps. A small container of beer is placed in the soil so that the edge of the trap is level with the ground. Slugs, falling into a trap, die.

Moles and mice

Pests damage the root, resulting in the death of the plant. The first symptoms of root damage are plant lethargy and yellowing of the leaves. Getting rid of pests is very difficult. To treat the plant, it is necessary to detect damaged areas, remove them and treat with charcoal.

Rust

The disease is manifested by yellowing of the leaves and the presence of dark spots of various shapes. The disease can develop rapidly and, as a result, leads to the death of the culture. If the first symptoms are present, the damaged leaves are removed, the plant is treated with Topaz or Fitosporin.

Chlorosis

The disease is manifested by the presence of yellow spots on the leaves, in some cases the plant may wither and become covered with white bloom. To treat the problem, the drug "Barrier" or "Topaz" is used.

Viral disease

This type of problem manifests itself by the presence of yellow spots on the leaves, the appearance of growths and irregularities on the stems, the flowers are deformed. The virus is most often carried by pests or weeds. Viruses on plants are not treated; to prevent further spread of the problem, the damaged flower is removed along with the root. The place of growth is treated with a solution of manganese.

After flowering

After the plant has faded, it is necessary to provide it with proper care. This will help saturate the roots with the necessary beneficial components before winter.

Collection and storage of seeds

Seed boxes are cut at the end of August and placed to dry in a ventilated area. At the end of September, the boxes are opened, the seeds are laid out on a flat surface and left for several days. Ready seeds are placed in a cloth bag and stored until planting in the ground.

Wintering

In October, the flower stems are cut using garden shears. The roots are covered with peat or humus. A layer of fallen leaves or spruce branches is laid on top and left until spring. In winter, it is recommended to additionally use a layer of snow in places where eremurus grows.

Views

There are a large number of plant species that have distinctive characteristics.

Atchison

The type of plant belongs to one of the early flowers and begins to form buds in April. The plant may have white or pink inflorescences. The flower has a height of 1.5 meters, the length of the panicle is 90 cm.

Alberta

Most often found in mountainous areas, plant height 1 meter. Leaves are straight. The inflorescences are red with a white border. Panicle is fluffy, up to 50-55 cm long.

Powerful

Leaves are light green, erect. The height of the culture reaches up to 1.3 meters. The panicle consists of small white buds, pink inflorescences may occur.

Olga

Culture reaches a height of up to 1.6 meters. The plant has lush inflorescences up to 50 cm long. The color of the inflorescences is white. Blooms gradually starting in June.

Bunge

A distinctive feature of the plant is bright yellow inflorescences. The height of the culture can reach up to 2 meters. The flowers are large, up to 5-6 cm in diameter. The winter hardiness of the culture is high. Can be grown in any conditions.

Thunberg

The height of the bush reaches 1.5 meters. The plant is a hybrid. Panicles with flowers dense, gray-yellow.

White-flowered

The height of the bush is 1 meter. Brush 35 cm long, not too dense. White flowers in diameter reach up to 4-5 cm. The leaves are light green, erect.

Suvorov

The height of the plant is 1.2 meters. Prefers hilly terrain. One bush can have up to 35 leaves. Upright green leaves. The flowers are hairy, off-white, with a green vein.

Tajik

Prefers desert climate. The height of the bush is 1.3 meters. The leaves are light green, with a slight bluish bloom. Inflorescence brush 40 cm long, cream-colored flowers. On average, the flower reaches 2.5 cm in diameter.

Crimean

The leaves of the plant have a slight roughness. The brush of inflorescences is dense, can be up to 60 cm long. The height of the bush is 1.5 meters. Inflorescences are white with green veins.

Tien Shan

Most often the flower grows in the steppe area. The height of the bush can reach up to 1.8 meters. Leaves are dark green, upright, up to 25 pcs. Pale pink buds. The flower diameter is up to 5 cm.

Turkestan

A low bush reaches a height of up to 1 meter. The leaves are wide, in the amount of 10-15 pieces. Pale yellow inflorescence, bud diameter 2 cm. Panicles dense, up to 20 cm long.

Beautiful

Prefers rocky areas, but is widely distributed in almost all regions. The height of the culture can reach 2 meters. The leaves are small, in the amount of 6-10 pieces. The stem is bare, the buds are white-yellow.

Sogdian

The height of the bush is 1.2 meters. The leaves are linear, glabrous, 8 pieces per stem. Inflorescences are hairy, white with a brown vein. The length of the brush can be 50cm.

Pinkish

Bush up to 1.4 meters high. The leaves are densely arranged on the stem, keeled. Inflorescences are large, pale pink.

Regel

The bush reaches up to 2 meters in height. The leaves are wide, green, with a bluish bloom. The brush is dense, up to 70 cm long. Purple flowers with a pink border. Blooms in mid-May.

Fluffy

Bush up to 1.5 meters high. The leaves are erect, with a slight roughness along the edges. The brush is thick and fluffy. The flowers are lilac, with pink patches. Blooms in mid-May.

Comb-shaped

The plant prefers open areas. The height of the bush is 1.4 meters. Flowers brown-green. The brush is curved, dense. The culture is predominantly propagated by seeds without loss of maternal characteristics.

Small-flowered

The height of the bush is only 70 cm. The flowers are white with brown veins, small in size, 0.5 cm wide. The plant blooms mainly in mid-April.

Nuratovsky

Relates to rare plant species. The height of the bush is only 1.1 meters. Blooms in May. The flowers are white, hairy, with brown veins. Very rare, mostly in mountainous areas.

Amazing

Bush up to 1 meter high. The stem is thin, the leaves are narrow rough. The plant blooms in mid-spring. The brush is dense, light pink in color. The buds are large, up to 4 cm in diameter.

Yellow

The bush is small in size and most often has a height of no more than 70 cm. Can be found in Iran. The brush is small, yellow. The plant has a strong aroma. Can be used for cutting and arranging bouquets.

Kopet Dagh

The height of the bush is 60 cm, the leaves are green, trihedral, with a smooth surface. The brush is small, with pale pink flowers.

Korzhnisky

Bush up to 1.5 meters high. Blooms mainly in mid-summer. Yellow flowers with brown veins, small raceme with loose structure.

Kaufman

The height of the bush can vary from 60 cm to 1.2 meters. The leaves are green, covered with white hairs. The stem is fleshy, the panicle with buds is dense. White. The plant blooms in mid-June.

Junge

Plant up to 1.8 meters high. Occurs very rarely. The flowers are lily shaped. Inflorescences are sulfur-yellow. Blooms in mid-summer.

Inder

The height of the bush is 1 meter. The stem is dense with a white coating. The flowers are pinkish-green, slightly tilted back. Begins to bloom in mid-May depending on weather conditions.

Hissar

Culture can reach a height of up to 1.3 meters. The leaves are straight with a smooth surface. The stem is fleshy, the flowers are brown, medium in size. The panicle is 40 cm long. It tolerates temperature changes well and can be grown in various conditions.

Ilaria

Shrub 80 cm high. It has an attractive color of buds, which can be white or cream. The culture begins to bloom in mid-April. Has a pleasant smell.

Zinaida

The height of the bush is 90 cm. The leaves are up to 0.5 cm wide. The buds are pink with a purple border. The brush is small, only 20 cm.

Capu

A low shrub that reaches 50 cm. The leaves are light green with a whitish bloom. The flowers are white, begins to bloom in mid-March. The buds are small and form a dense panicle.

Himalayan

The height of the plant is 1.7 meters. The leaves are distinguished by their bright green color. Inflorescences are white with a brown vein. They form a dense panicle, slightly tilted back.

Bukhara

1.3 meter high bush. The leaves are straight with a bluish bloom. The stem has small white hairs. The buds are pale pink, slightly tilted down. Begins to bloom in mid-June.

Wonderful

Culture up to 1.5 meters high. The leaves are triangular, bright green. Flowers bell-shaped, yellow. Brush length 70 cm.

Narrow-leaved

The type of plant prefers shady areas, the height of the bush is 1.5 meters. The leaves are elongated, smooth, with a slight bluish bloom. The brush is fluffy, yellow. Begins to bloom in mid-June.

Popular varieties

Among the large list of crop varieties, the most commonly used varieties stand out.

Isobel

Culture has an attractive bud color. Large pink-orange flowers. The bush grows up to 1.4 meters high.

Rosalind

A distinctive feature of the culture are the buds of soft pink color. The bush reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are green with a slight bloom. Bloom most often in mid-June.

White beauty

The height of the bush is 90 cm. The flowers are white. Panicle with dense buds, up to 40 cm long. Blooms in mid-June.

Moonlight

The plant has yellow flowers, which can reach up to 3 cm in diameter. The height of the bush is 1.3 meters. Prefers a sunny area for planting.

Gold

The plant is tall. The height of the stem can reach 2 meters. Inflorescences are yellow with hints of pink. The panicle is not dense, up to 70 cm long.

Citronella

The plant can be of various colors, but the most common colors are yellow and salmon. Tolerates low temperatures well. With proper care, it reaches a height of 1.2 meters.

Important. The culture does not tolerate excessive moisture. Therefore, when landing in the ground, it is necessary to avoid places with groundwater located close to the surface.

Lady Falmouth

Culture is tall. Can reach up to 1.6 meters. The brush with buds is loose, the flowers are medium-shaped, cream-colored. Bell-shaped buds.

Sunset

The stem of the culture reaches 1.7 meters. Salmon-coloured flowers with hints of red. The leaves are triangular, smooth, erect. The brush reaches a length of 80 cm.

Don Dwarf

Small bush. Can reach up to 1 meter. The flowers are yellow. Panicles are parallel, bell-shaped.

Hidown Dwarf

Refers to tall ones that reach a height of up to 2 meters. They can be different shades of yellow. The brushes are dense and can reach sizes up to 90 cm. Blooms in mid-summer.

Golden Dwarf

A distinctive feature of the flower is the bright yellow color of the buds. The stamens are longer than the inflorescences. The brush is fluffy, up to 80 cm long.

Cleopatra

The plant has a bright coral color that attracts and stands out from other crops. Plant height is 1.1 meters.

Pinocchio

1.4 meter high bush. The flowers are yellow with gray impurities, the stamens stand out with a cherry hue.

Obelisk

The leaves of the plant are rectilinear, trihedral. The flowers are white with a bright emerald center. Has a pleasant smell.

Romance

Plant height 1.2 meters. It blooms in mid-May, early June, depending on weather conditions. Salmon-colored buds with a pink border.

Rexona

Bush up to 1.3 meters high. The inflorescences are orange in color. The stem is thin, almost without leaves. Blooms mid-June.

Bungei

Culture has a bright yellow color of buds with slight impurities of a golden hue. After wilting, the buds turn brown. A plant up to 1.4 meters high can grow in the shade.

Ruteira

Culture can be of a different shade: from yellow to pale pink. With proper care, it reaches a height of 1.1 meters.

Landscape use

Eremurus goes well with various types of plants. Can be used as the main crop on the site. However, it is most often used as compositions with other types of flowers that are not tall.

Eremurus has an attractive appearance and can be a decoration of any garden. Proper care will preserve the beauty of the plant for a long period without reducing the overall characteristics.