Mirabilis flower (night beauty) - plant reproduction

Increasingly, in the garden, both experienced and novice florists, there are flowers that have certain characteristics and differ from everyone else. Such plants include mirabilis. It is grown in city parks and gardens, indoors, as well as in flower beds of private houses and summer cottages. The flower is a real miracle, capable of refreshing the most exquisite flower garden with its appearance and overshadow even roses. In terms of leaving, mirabilis does not require specific skills and, at minimal cost, pleases with its attractive appearance throughout the season.

Features of mirabilis

On the territory of Russia, mirabilis is distributed as an annual. This is explained by the fact that the flower does not tolerate temperatures below -5 ° C. Perennial mirabilis can also be found in the southern regions.

Night beauty - mirabilis flower

The main feature of the mirabilis is its structure, since its rim is completely absent. The flower is a calyx. Another feature, according to the description, is that its leaves have a sticky surface.

Mirabilis is a plant belonging to the ornamental flower genus and belonging to the Niktaginov family. In the wild, flowers can be found in South America as well as in the northern part of the country.

History of appearance

The first to notice this plant were the Aztecs, who lived in the place where Mexico is now. It was they who began to grow this flower and receive, as a result of crossing, different species that differed from each other in color and shape.

After the Spanish conquered Mexico, mirabilis spread rapidly across England, Spain and other European countries. After a while, the flower became known in Morocco and Egypt. In these places, he gained immense popularity. In Cairo, they loved him very much and began to call him the pearl of Egypt.

Yellow mirabilis flower

Plant characteristics

Mirabilis belongs to compact bush plants. The flowers grow up to one meter in height, but this is most likely a rarity than a given. Basically, the plant height ranges from 70 to 80 cm. The stems are straight and bushy with carrot-like roots. The leaves are elongated, and the flowers look like funnels. The shade of the peduncles can be orange, yellow, crimson or lilac. You can also find multi-colored, striped or spotted species.

Varieties that are in great demand among gardeners

Mirabilis is a flower from which certain varieties and species were bred as a result of breeding work. But not all of them became popular, only a few received recognition and became widespread.

Iolanta

The flower is a low spherical bush. The plant grows to a height of 50 cm. The flowers are multi-colored of medium size, they are decorated with strokes or stripes. The flowering period begins in early June and lasts until the first frost. Representatives of this variety are resistant to weather conditions. They have a faint, pleasant aroma.

Red lollipop

A perennial plant with fragrant red flowers, the diameter of which is about 6 cm. Peduncles open after 15.00 and close with the first rays of the sun. The bushes grow to a height of 80 cm. The stems are branched and erect. Flowering is abundant and prolonged from early June to frost.

Red lollipop

Elvira

Sprawling shrub that grows up to one meter in height. Flowers in a circle reach 4-5 cm and are distinguished not only by an attractive appearance, but also by a strong aroma. Flowers are white-pink with strokes.

Tee Time Red

The bushes of this variety are characterized by a spherical shape. The height of the plant is about 80 cm. The flowers are bright pink, medium-sized. A feature of this species is resistance to temperature extremes, as well as abundant and long flowering. Most often, representatives of this variety can be found in cold regions.

Tee Time Fomula Mixche

Bushes grow up to 80 cm in height. Their shape is spherical. The leaves are oblong in shape with a surface painted in dark green. The formation of inflorescences occurs in May, and mirabilis blooms for two and a half weeks after that.

As for the species of this plant, of all the existing ones, the mirabilis Yalapa is very popular. It is with this flower that large flower beds are decorated. Mirabilis Jalapa is distinguished by abundant flowering, unpretentious care and multi-colored petals.

Night dawn, or mirabilis

Reproduction of mirabilis

Mirabilis (night beauty) reproduces in several ways. Most growers prefer seed propagation. With regard to the cultivation of a flower from tubers and by cuttings, such methods are considered labor-intensive, although reliable. They are used less often.

Seeds

Having made the decision to plant mirabilis, the seeds can be grown in seedlings or sown directly on the garden bed.

When faced with such a flower as mirabilis for the first time, growing from seed, when to plant a flower and other issues cause difficulties for novice florists. The main thing is to understand one thing, it is necessary to transplant seedlings into open ground or sow seeds only when the air temperature is above zero.

Night Beauty Seeds

Planting overwintered rhizomes annually

It is very easy to grow a flower from seed, so growers often find it inappropriate to keep the tubers in winter. But still, sometimes this method of reproduction is preferred. This is explained by the fact that the tubers planted in this way have an advantage in size, respectively, they develop faster and bloom quickly.

Green cuttings

The method of cuttings is very rarely used for reproduction of a night beauty because of its laboriousness. Its essence lies in the fact that strong and lignified processes are cut off from the plant. After that, they are dried and placed in a special solution for germination.In the spring, the matured shoots are transplanted to the flower bed.

By dividing the bush

As soon as the plant reaches a developed state and its varietal characteristics appear, it can be propagated by dividing the bush. To do this, take the mirabilis you like on the flower bed and divide it in half along with the rhizome. To do this, you can use a knife or a sharp shovel. The resulting parts are planted as separate plants.

Seed planting by seedling method

As soon as seeds are formed in the place of withering mirabilis flowers, they are collected for further sowing. Their germination capacity lasts up to three years. They should be stored at room temperature.

Seedling from the seeds of the night beauty

Time to board

Most often, flower growers prefer to grow the plant with seedlings. Sowing seeds is carried out from late March to mid-April.

You can grow seedlings at home or in a greenhouse. Some people use a balcony for this, if it is heated.

Soil and seed preparation

Experts recommend growing seedlings in universal mixtures of a neutral reaction. You can also prepare the soil yourself. This requires mixing peat, river sand and garden soil in equal proportions. This mixture is filled into seedling containers, adding dolomite flour or wood ash. After that, the resulting soil is spilled with a fungicide solution.

Before planting, not only the soil is prepared, but also the seed. To do this, the seeds are soaked, and then the floating specimens are removed. After that, the sorted out planting material is placed in a humid environment for a day.

Seedling care and diving

After sowing the seeds, the room must be kept between 18 ° C and 20 ° C. It is necessary that the light falls on it at least 14 hours a day. If necessary, provide additional lighting. Watering is carried out as the soil dries out. As a rule, seedlings appear in two weeks.

Features of planting in a seedless way in open ground

In the absence of the likelihood of spring frosts, you can plant flower seeds directly into the ground. It is best to land in early June.

Moderate density is recommended when planting. To do this, it is necessary to leave at least 50 cm between the plantings.

As for the planting depth, it also plays a very important role. There should be no seeds on the surface of the soil.

When growing the mirabilis flower outdoors, it is very important to provide it with the required lighting. To do this, you need to choose an area that is well lit by the sun throughout the day.

Growing mirabilis in the open field

Features of care in the garden

The flower of the night beauty mirabilis does not require any special care when grown in the garden. Taking care of the plant is extremely simple. But still, growing mirabilis, planting and care must be performed correctly.

Since the plant is southern, it will feel most comfortable in the warmth. For the winter, the flower should be dug up or seeds should be harvested. It is best to plant mirabilis in a well-lit area where there are no drafts.

Watering

To grow a beautiful flower, it needs regular watering. At the same time, it is not recommended to carry it out too often. Dry periods are an exception. The plant should be watered once a week. In a dry season, the number of watering increases up to three times.

Mulching and loosening

When growing mirabilis, the strength and health of the plant can be maintained by loosening the soil.It is recommended to combine this procedure with weeding. To preserve the roots in warm regions, they are mulched for the winter.

Top dressing

Top dressing is carried out at least three times per season. The first time fertilizers, including nitrogen, are applied after planting the seedlings. The second feeding is carried out in mid-July, and the third in the last days of August. During the second and third feeding, fertilizers that include nitrogen are not used, but mineral components are only welcome.

When and how it blooms

Novice growers are often interested in when mirabilis blooms. A magical transformation begins under the cover of night.

Types and forms of flowers

The flowers of the night beauty can be of different colors. The most common are orange, red, white, crimson and yellow mirabilis. There are also types that combine several shades.

Flowers are funnel-shaped, they are collected in inflorescences.

Blooming night beauty

Flowering period

Mirabilis begins to bloom in June and pleases with abundant flowering until the first frost.

Changes in care during flowering

During the flowering period, the flower does not require any special care.

Post-flowering care

After flowering and when preparing the flower for winter, you need to decide how the plant will reproduce.

Seed collection

As soon as the flowers begin to shrink, seeds will form inside, which are recommended to be collected and used for spring planting.

Preparing for winter

For the winter, it is best to prepare seeds and dig up the tubers. If the plant is grown in the southern region, then it can be covered, as there is a possibility that the flower will be able to survive the frost.

Possible growing problems

If you ensure the correct planting and care of the miralibis, then the flower will grow with strong immunity. But, despite this, sometimes problems can arise, such as the appearance of rust and various kinds of stains. Getting rid of such troubles is extremely simple - you need to treat the plant with fungicides.

As a result of improper care, root rot can appear, which occurs when there is an excessive amount of moisture. It is almost impossible to save the plant in such a situation, since it completely loses its properties.

Iolanta variety

A perennial called mirabilis is very popular among flower growers. Despite the fact that he is originally from Mexico, he managed to successfully take root in the Russian climatic conditions. In the process of growing mirabilis, planting and care does not require specific knowledge. With minimal employment, the plant pleases with abundant and lush flowering throughout the season.