Geiger - growing and caring for decorative perennials

The flower of the geiger (photos show different species of this plant) is widely used for decorative gardening. The variety of colors of its leaves will create a diverse and bright landscape in the garden. Geiger, the cultivation and care of which are specific, but not complex, is red, purple, green, white and silver. Also, these shades can occur in various combinations.

Geiger, cultivation and care

This perennial belongs to the Kamnelomkov family. In nature, it occurs in North America. Gardeners and landscape designers have long paid attention to the decorative and gourmet elegance. And also on its frost resistance. Geiger, care for which is simple, is often used for planting on flowerbeds, along the sides of paths, in rockeries, rock gardens and rabatki. The correct location for planting affects the brightness of the leaves of this plant and the intensity of flowering. However, in this issue gardeners did not come to a common opinion. Some of them advise to plant geychers in the shade, and others - in the sun. Some species of geycher prefer semi-dark areas. It is important that the sun illuminates them in the morning. And at noon this is no longer a necessary condition, which the geyser requires. Cultivation and care should include good plant protection from cold, wind and draft. Its unpretentiousness is relative - if it is undemanding to the place of cultivation, then the soil must be high-quality - well-fertilized, friable and water-permeable. It is necessary to protect the geiger from stagnation of water, which can irreparably damage the roots and lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, in advance, think about whether your site is threatened by flooding due to rain or melted snow.

Geyhery - mountain plants, so they tolerate a long absence of additional fertilizing. Mineral fertilizers can be added occasionally, their concentration should be less than indicated on the package. Underfeeding does not harm the plant. The combination of drainage, moderate shade and regular watering will make the geyher more luxuriant, and the color of its leaves is rich. In the hilling it needs not often.

Decorative geysher: cultivation and care after transplant, wintering, reproduction

The luxuriance of the rosette flower does not last long - up to five years. After that, the bush starts to look not very aesthetically, it becomes uneven and as if it breaks up into several parts. A transplant will help renew the plant. After you have dug out the geycher, gently divide the bush and rhizome into several equal parts. Transplant to a new location. If you spend this procedure in the spring, after the appearance of new leaves, the plant will carry it easier and will blossom blossom this year. At the end of autumn, it is desirable for the geicher to mulch oak leaves or peat. The above-ground part is not necessary to cut, and the dried parts of the shoots can be removed in the spring. In addition to dividing the bush geyheru can be multiplied by rooting the cuttings or seeds. It is only necessary to pay close attention to the purchase of planting material, since the seeds are viable for no more than six months from the date of collection.