The bell of the Carpathians and the bell of the Portenweg

For their shape, these flowers were called bells. They can be annual and perennial, and their natural range - all the continents of the world. In total there are more than 300 species in the genus, and one of them is the Carpathian bell. These flowers of celestial blue, growing among the harsh stone plots, are very romantic and tender. They have become very popular in modern landscape design, where they are used to create alpine slides and rockeries. The first rows are very often occupied by the Carpathian bell.

This dwarf species has very beautiful broad-funnel-shaped flowers, located on dense bushes. Flowers can be the most diverse: white, blue, all shades of blue, purple, lavender and bicolour. They blossom in June and retain their beauty until September.

Today, inter-species hybrid plants are grown mainly and new varieties are created. The best bell of the Carpathian grows in sunny places or partial shade where there must be loose and non-acidic soil. Stony gardens, representing an analog of its native elements, are also suitable for planting. They are ideal for the plant to bear winter colds more easily.

The bell of the Carpathian does not tolerate stagnation of water, but with a lack of moisture it melts, the time of its blooming diminishes considerably, and its color loses its brightness. The adult plant is rather difficult to transplant, since it has a large root system that extends to a depth of 1-1.5 meters. Often such attempts lead to the death of this garden ornament.

In order to grow a beautiful flower, it is best to use seedlings. You can take the seeds, but you should know that they need to be sown from February to July. Seeds are not sprinkled with earth, just slightly pressed. The crops are covered with glass or film to maintain moisture. Every day they need to be ventilated, taking shelter. Seedlings appear in 2-3 weeks at t 18-21C.

For early February crops, highlighting is necessary. Picks produce 2-3 pcs. In 10-12 weeks. Approximately on the 20th week, the bells should bloom. For June sowings, expect blooming only next year.

The bell is perfect for any garden composition, reaching its special beauty for the 3rd year. This flower grows in one place up to 6 years. In the spring he likes nitrogen fertilizing, it is also useful to add potash and phosphorus fertilizers to the soil .

A garden bell can have a variety of shapes and sizes. His flowers are distinguished by grace. This species is undemanding to soils, but in any case give preference to fertile and moderately moist.

When direct rays of the sun hit it, the flowering time is shortened, so it is better to select areas with penumbra. In hot weather, the garden bell requires watering at least 2-3 times a week. Good as a fertilizer suitable for wood ash. It has a double effect: it reduces the acidity of the soil and feeds the earth with microelements.

As fertilizer, you can use fertilizers: "Agricola-7" and "Agricola for flowering plants", "Flower", superphosphates and potassium sulfate. Despite the winter hardiness, it will be a good idea to cover it with a peat layer or compost at 10 cm for a cold period.

Reproduction is carried out by seeds, which are sown in spring or autumn. The plant necessarily requires a pick. Plant it at a distance of 35-40 cm. Flowering is observed in the second year.

The bell of the garden is prone to rot of the root neck and roots, powdery mildew, rust. The treatment is performed with vitriol and "Topaz" according to the instructions. "Spark" helps from slobberies and aphids, and slugs use metaldehyde.

Ground-covered evergreen perennial bell of Portenschlag loves penumbra. Blooms from June to September with abundant lilac-blue and blue-violet flowers. Special care and certain soils does not require, so it is willingly planted on lawns and lawns. The bell of Portenweg loves liming and good drainage, under such conditions it will long please its attractive appearance.