Garden oxalis: how to grow a flower in the open field
Most gardeners prefer to plant bold blooming flowers in their beds. But some of them still do not forget about such shy women as garden oxalis. She will not surprise with a gorgeous appearance and large inflorescences, but the nature of the plant is the most unpretentious. Tall species seem to be made for alpine slides... Compact miniature varieties create the most delicate carpet from interesting leaves with small flowers.
One of the main advantages of garden acid is natural protection against pests. Sour leaves are not to the taste of any insect.
Where to plant
From where the oxalis will grow, its color also directly depends. In general, she prefers partial shade, where the leaves acquire a rich dark color. In addition, moisture retains in such places longer, which is vital for the flower.
How to plant sour cherry in a flower bed
There are two ways to get acid on the site:
- Seeds. In the southern regions, they can be sown directly into open ground. In the rest, it is better to first grow seedlings, and in the second half of May, transplant them to a flower bed.
- Children or children. They can also be planted directly outside, or germinated indoors first. When planting, it is not necessary to deepen much, 10 cm is enough. The same distance is left between the nodules.
How to care for garden sour
With the right place, there is only one thing left to take care of: timely watering the garden sour. She will not survive without moisture, but without additional fertilizing it will be able to. But, in order to stimulate lush and long flowering, it is better to add a mineral complex 3 times per season.
Kislitsa garden: wintering features
Oxalis are perennials by nature, but they are unlikely to survive our winters in the open field. Although some species in the southern regions winter on condition of shelter.
With the onset of autumn, the foliage begins to fade in the bushes growing in the flowerbed. From this point on, watering should be gradually reduced. Before freezing, the acid must be dug up. The tubers are either dried or planted in a wide container with light soil and the latter is brought into the room. If the flower grows in pots, it is even easier to do this by simply moving the planter to the basement. Already in April, the nodules will begin to release young leaves. Then the container can be exposed to light. With the arrival of heat, you can again transplant the acid plant into the flower bed.
During the wintering period in the basement, oxalis is not watered.
Some gardeners simply move the sorrel into the house, transferring it to the status of a houseplant. It is quite possible, but it is better to give the flower time to rest between flowering.