Even under the snow cover, it looks great - badan

Badan does not give the impression of a refined and sophisticated plant. It is also called plump or hearty. The reason is that a lot of moisture is concentrated in the stems of the culture. Thanks to this feature, it is able to withstand the harsh climate of Siberia. It was from these lands that the first specimens of the luxurious flower came. Under unfavorable conditions, he tempered and became an example of resilience, as well as "iron character". Therefore, all those who wish to have a luxurious flower bed, while visiting it not too often, should consider about badan (in Latin it sounds like bergenia).

Instead of one - a whole flower bed

Millions of gardeners have long admired the gorgeous peduncles of pale pink or purple hues. You can enjoy these views for a whole month. Thick burgundy pedicels look harmoniously with huge spreading leaves. With the onset of cold weather, they do not dry out, and most importantly, they do not fall off. Therefore, botanists attribute the plant to the genus evergreen.

Bergenia can withstand temperatures below -35 ° C. When the bush is under the snow, the leaves take on a slightly burgundy color. The combination of greenery and ice cover is very much appreciated in landscape design.

Often, delicious teas are prepared from the leaves of the culture. Once harvested, however, they need a year to dry completely. Roots are also used for medicinal purposes. badana... A small piece is washed down with water in case of an intestinal disorder - diarrhea, and all symptoms disappear. These are just some of the properties of the plant. Many people dream of a whole bed of bergenias. Therefore, the flower is propagated by seeds or by dividing the rhizomes. They do it this way:

• select a site with loose soil, but only with not swampy or clayey;
• a seedling with 3-4 branches is cut off in a bush;
• remove flowering so that it does not take all the energy;
• dig a small depression in the ground and plant a sprout;
• watered abundantly.

The roots should be kept in a humid environment for a long time. In this case, care must be taken not to flood them. Many people decide to create miniature greenhouses on the site. The root zone is covered with a film (up to 15-20 cm long) and added dropwise. Since planting is carried out in spring or late summer, moisture often evaporates quickly. Such a greenhouse allows you to keep condensate as long as possible.

You can plant badan on alpine coaster, and surrounded by stones. Among other things, the pink flowers are delightfully combined with the groves that emit buds in the same month. Compositions with forget-me-nots look amazing. Now all that remains is to experiment with it in your flower bed.