Planting and caring for a Bruner in the garden is a snap
Planting and caring for a bruner in the garden does not take much time. This will be the perfect option to decorate any area. The plant is completely unpretentious. But if you follow simple rules, then it will delight you with its unusual appearance for a long time.
Description of the appearance of the plant
An adult brunner resembles a small cloud.
It is important to note that Brunner is from the borage family and comes in many different varieties. They differ from each other in color of leaves, height and growing characteristics.
The main types of plants
A brief acquaintance with the popular types of bruners for growing at their summer cottage.
Brunner siberian
The owner of bright blue flowers. With insufficient care, this variety can form whole thickets. Siberian brunner blooms in late May and early June.
Brunner Variegat
Lowest flower. An adult plant is only thirty or thirty-five centimeters tall. The edges of the leaves of this variety are colored beige.
Brunner's Jack Frost
The most unusual of the species. Brunner's whole, as if covered with ice, is endowed with a whitish tint. It is important to remember that this variety requires special care and constant spraying. Otherwise, the plant will lose its saturation and wilt.
Brunner large-leaved
A distinctive feature is that the front side of the leaf is dark green in color, and the back is gray. The plate itself has a rough surface. Very often, this variety is also called "Caucasian forget-me-not". The large-leaved bruner flower has a beautiful appearance that lasts for three weeks.
Brunner Alexander's Great
The leaves are silvery-gray with greenish veins. An adult plant reaches a height of sixty centimeters. This variety is very fond of moisture. The ideal landing site is a shady or semi-shaded area.
Planting a plant
To grow a healthy and beautiful plant, it should be planted in light clay or loamy soils. With quantity manure you should not overdo it, but you need to water abundantly and consistently. Too vigorous leaf growth will result in poor flowering.
In the spring period, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the plants.
Landing brunner siberian
This plant variety requires an increased level of moisture from the soil. It is better to plant a bruner on the northern side of the site. This species is a herbaceous plant that thrives outdoors with a slightly acidic reaction. If there is no moisture in the soil for a long time, then the plant stops growing, wilts and loses its original beauty.
Planting brunner large-leaved
Prefers airy, loose and moderately fertile soils. There are no special requirements for the acidity level of the earth. The plant can be planted both in the shade and in the sun itself. For good growth, it is recommended to thoroughly loosen the soil and mulch using organic materials: humus, straw, bark and wood chips. Not the best option would be to plant a plant in soil fertilized with manure.
A good place is where the sun's rays fall, and there is a body of water nearby. For active growth of large-leaved brunner, constant moisture content and an optimal amount of air are required.
Mulching in the fall will help prevent the plant from freezing.
Taking care of a plant is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Several characteristics of plant growth must be considered. If the right place for planting is chosen, then in the future it will not be necessary to make additional feeding of the Brunner. In the first year of growth, the plant must be weeded systematically.
Breeding bruners
Brunner can be propagated in several ways. All of them are effective if you follow simple rules.
Breeding methods:
- dividing the rhizome;
- sowing seeds;
- in some cases, self-seeding.
The procedure for dividing the rhizome is recommended in August. It is during this period that a flower bud is formed. With successful rooting, brunner will be able to successfully overwinter and bloom next year. It is worth considering that the plant does not tolerate transplants well in the spring. It is possible to change the soil and planting site in spring only for large-leaved brunner. But in this case, it is necessary to preserve as voluminous earthy lump as possible. This will allow the flower to take root faster.
Brunner's large-leaved has an insufficiently long rhizome, so it is propagated by dividing the bush itself. Each division should have an intact bud and a small section of rhizome. Such a specimen is planted in a flower garden, in a specially prepared place.
In the Siberian brunner, the rhizome has a branched shape, therefore, the plant should be propagated by segments of the rhizome. Most often, a bush is dug up and divided into small elements. Each must also have a renewal kidney. The section is planted to a depth of no more than three centimeters, and then covered with earth.
Bruner care in the garden
Brunner is not a whimsical flower that does not require much attention. But, it is worth remembering that there are several important aspects that will help you grow a beautiful and healthy plant.
Irrigation. The first and most important rule is to remember to spray the young plant. If the summer is dry and the soil dries up quickly, then you should definitely water the flower. You need to irrigate the bush once every 12-14 days.
Fertilizer. Brunner requires proper feeding. Fertilize the plant mineral preparations... It is ideal to do this procedure three or four times a season.
Mulching. An important procedure in plant care. This will help the flower retain moisture and retain it for as long as possible.
Preparing for the winter. The flower is very hardy. Brunner can withstand up to -300 C, therefore, it is not necessary to cover the plant for the winter.
Diseases and pests. Brunner rarely falls ill, but this can happen in hot or rainy summers. Most often, the plant suffers from powdery mildew or brown spot. To cure the flower, it is best to use a copper-containing compound. After a relapse, two weeks later, it is worth re-spraying the plants with drugs.
A fairly large number of pests bypasses the Brunner side, and the plant itself keeps its shape very well and will not grow if the growth area is clearly indicated.
Observing several important rules for care, you will grow a healthy plant that will delight you with its beauty for many years.
Brunner in landscape design
In the event that there is a free space on the site, which is considered problematic, then you can safely plant a brunner.Unlike many other plants, it can grow well without sunlight and is virtually immune to disease. This plant blooms early, just after winter. Foreshadowing the arrival of spring, Brunner pleases the eye with small but very beautiful flowers against the backdrop of lush foliage.
Very often, Brunner is planted in gardens that are made in Japanese and Chinese styles. It is no secret that water bodies of various sizes are part of such a landscape, so plants are planted on both sides. If you suddenly plan to construct a small bridge, brunner can be a wonderful floral addition to the path leading to it.
The bush is used to decorate artificial and natural slopes in areas. With the help of such a plant, beautiful flower ensembles are created. Any other crops look more spectacular with the appearance of such a beautiful plant as brunner.
In the case when the plant is planted correctly and care is done correctly and in a timely manner, it will give others an unprecedented beauty and original style of the most unusual landscape.