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Charming and dangerous greatness, so you can say about this flower. Delphinium (lat. Delphnium), larkspur (therein. Rittersporn), Larkspur - that's how many names one handsome. Most species are native to China and Southeast Asia. And many of them are very poisonous. Despite this, the growers around the world decorate their gardens this giant.

Delphinium herbaceous, hardy, drought-resistant plant of the family Ranunculaceae. Perennial delphiniums total approximately 450 species, annual total of about 40 species.

Perennials, height up to 2.5 m, mostly dark blue and bright purple. Less common delphiniums white or pink.

The root of the flower racemes form with numerous additional processes. At the base of old stems at the root of the resumption of the kidney there. In the spring they start to grow.

Dark green leaves delphinium carved, shaped like a star. On a straight, hollow stem, capable of up to 2 months to grow to 2 meters, are located dense spike-like inflorescences. Garter plant is required to the support to the strong wind did not break the stem.

The structure of the flower has a peculiarity. It consists of 5 sepals. At the top of the sepals is a cone-shaped appendage spur. The flowers are simple, double and semi-double, ranging in size from 3 to 7 cm. in diameter. On some varieties account for up to 80 pcs. on one stalk.

In mid-summer blooming delphinium. Duration of flowering delphinium one month. Then, on the stem form one fruit - or mnogolistovki. Through time delphinium can bloom again, but this magnificent splendor will be gone.

The garden delphinium assign the most prominent and sunny place. In the shadow fades color flowers. The soil will suit any well drained, except clay and sand.

Watering needs very mild. Moisten the ground around the plant is necessary, but not directly under the root. Excess moisture from root rot.

The first feeding delphiniums doing as soon as sprouts. A mixture of 50 g ammonium sulfate, 100 g of superphosphate and potassium chloride 30 g, sprinkled loosened ground around the flower. The proportion of 1m2 on the ground. On light soils, this rate is divided by two times and carry out a second feeding in a week. Before blooming delphinium can fertilize potassium and superphosphate, or infusion of manure.

Delphinium reproduction can be carried out by seed or vegetatively. Seeds are sown in the ground in spring and before winter, on the prepared soil. With this method, sometimes varietal characteristics are not saved.

Propagated by division, has reached the age of 3-4, delphinium. Do it better in the spring. Bush dig and divide into 3-4 pieces to each obligatory and has been growing point of the rhizome.

Of grafted shoots delphinium can be grown on 10 cm. They are cut off at the base and perpetuate 2-3 weeks in a greenhouse or in boxes in the ground, hiding from the sun.

The distance between the bushes, the ground when landing, observed 30-40 cm.

When was the main period of flowering stalk of the plant should be cut in half. The remaining portion bend downward to the hollow stem does not leak water during watering or rain. This can cause the death of the flower.

In preparation for the winter cut the entire ground segment. Delphinium shelter is not necessary, he quietly tolerate harsh winters.

Timely weeding, thinning, moderate watering - a prophylaxis delphinium major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, blight, ring spot. If the plant is sick, it is necessary to remove the diseased parts and treat with appropriate medication.

We have personal delphiniums pests (delfiniumovaya fly delfiniumovy mite). Against flies flower buds sprayed prometrin, but against the mite acaricidal preparations (fitoverm, keltan).

Aphids, slugs, snails do not pass by delphinium. They fight is conducted on the entire portion of the garden as a folk remedies (tobacco dust, sodium soap) and chemicals (metaldehyde, superphosphate of lime).

Susceptible diseases such flower as nematode. If the garden has a diseased plants, they should be removed and burned, and in the ground when digging add thiasone.

Neither experienced gardeners or beginners can not resist the temptation to grow this gorgeous flower in his garden. View of the huge multi-colored candles, majestically blooming in the flower bed to hit any heart and make tremble with excitement.