Delphinium is a luxurious decoration of a summer cottage. Any seedy garden will become gorgeous if you plant a delphinium there.
Delphinium is a tall herbaceous plant of the buttercup family. The stem of this flower can grow up to 2.5 meters in height. There are about 450 species of delphinium. Of these, 150 species grow in Russia. The inflorescences of this plant look pretty impressive. The bud has 5 petals, one of which has a thorn. The color coloration of the delphinium is quite extensive. There are a variety of shades. A large number of flowers grow on one stem, which are collected in a brush. Delphinium has healing properties. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a good remedy for healing wounds.
Before planting, you need to analyze the composition of the soil in the area where this flower will grow. The plant is not adapted to acidic soils, it is better to plant it in neutral fertile soil with the addition of humus or peat. Delphinium is best planted in sunny areas protected from the wind, since it has a thin stem. In order for the flower to bloom better, it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers. In the rain, the flower does not need to be watered, because it already receives a large amount of moisture. If the summer is dry, then it must be provided with additional watering 1-3 times a week.
Delphinium needs timely pruning of young shoots, otherwise it will bloom poorly. When young shoots are stretched to a height of about 20 centimeters, you need to leave the strongest ones, and cut off the rest. Also, to protect the stem from breakage, you need to tie them to some kind of support. It is easiest to propagate this plant with seeds, which stand out for excellent germination. But this method has a drawback. During reproduction by seeds, the varietal differences of the flower are not preserved. You can also multiply the delphinium by division. This procedure is carried out in spring or autumn, when the flowering process has not yet begun. A flower can be grown in one place for about 10 years. But division can have a bad effect on this plant and then it will get sick, so everything must be done carefully.
If the flower is damaged, then in these places it is necessary to apply crushed coal to reduce the risk of infection. There is also a method of propagation by cuttings. This is the most difficult procedure, but it is more reliable. The cuttings take root very well in the new area, and the flower practically does not suffer. Cuttings are taken from young delphiniums. You need to cut them off at the very root of the plant to prevent infection. You need to plant in pre-loosened soil with the addition of fertilizers.
