Pelargonium Elnaryds Hilda and other varieties of the Elnaruds series
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Pelargonium is one of those plants that are indispensable in the design of the home interior and personal plot. Due to the wide variety of varieties, the culture is gaining more and more popularity.
Description of Elnaryds series pelargonium varieties
Nothing is known about the history of the Elnaryds. However, the description of popular geranium varieties from this series is worth studying in order to choose the most suitable one for yourself.
Pelargonium Elnarids Hilda
Hilda
Pelargonium Elnaryds Hilda is a dwarf variety. The petals in the center are white, towards the edges they acquire a salmon color. Terry flowers.
Gusten
Pelargonium Elnaryds Gusten is distinguished by double inflorescences. The flowers are light peach in color. The bush is compact.
Bente
The Bente hybrid grows up to 10-12 cm in height. The inflorescences are double, the shade of the petals is delicate apricot turning into a rich red color.
Otto
The Otto variety is distinguished by orange-pink double-type inflorescences. It belongs to the dwarf species.
Singoalla
Variety Singoalla is characterized by white double flowers, collected in globular inflorescences.
Lilian
The Lilian cultivar is characterized by lush flowers collected from double flowers. The petals are pale pink in color.
Clarissa
The Clarissa variety is distinguished by double and semi-double flowers, collected in globular inflorescences. Petals are white.
Elnardis Clarissa cultivar
Planting a flower
The optimal time for planting a plant is spring, when the growing season has just begun. Before planting in the ground, it is imperative to add complex mineral fertilizers.
Planting process:
- Fill the drainage at the bottom of the pot, then part of the soil.
- Place the plant in a pot.
- Fill up with the second part of the soil.
- Tamp down the soil and then add some more soil.
Planting ends with abundant watering of the flower with warm water that has been settled for two days.
Plant care
In order for pelargonium to bloom profusely and not get sick, it needs to be regularly looked after.
Care features:
- Watering should be regular and moderate. It is desirable to use water that has been settled for two days.
- During the growing season, top dressing is applied to the soil. Mineral fertilizers are suitable for flowering crops. From organic matter, wood ash is used.
- Arrange the right lighting. The flower prefers diffused light. It is recommended to place pots on western windows.
- After flowering, the inflorescences are cut off. You also need to immediately pick off dry and yellowed leaves.
In general, geraniums are easy to care for.
The plant needs to be watered regularly
Reproduction
The easiest way to propagate is by cuttings. Cuttings are cut in summer or winter. For planting, choose healthy apical cuttings with 3-4 leaves. They are cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
Before planting the cutting, the cut site is treated with charcoal for disinfection. After that, the future bush is planted in the ground, covered with a cut-off bottle. This will create greenhouse conditions for the sprout to take root faster.
The main thing is not to forget to water the cutting. Rooting will be complete in about 4-5 weeks.
Propagation by cuttings
Diseases and pests, the fight against them
Common diseases:
- Gray rot. For treatment, the bush is transplanted into a new soil, the damaged parts of the roots are cut off before that. Sections are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.
- Vertical wilt can be stopped by treating the bush with Fundazol or Vitaros.
- Aphids are best removed by spraying with a solution of regular soap.
- The bush is saved from the spider mite by treatment with acaricidal preparations.
Pelargonium is a beautiful and unpretentious plant that can be called one of the favorites of most flower growers.
