Primrose - an overview of a flowering plant, its main types and features of application in design (80 photos)

Plants belonging to the genus Primroses (Latin name primus "first") got their name from the fact that they were among the first to bloom. Some primroses are shown when all the snow has not melted. These early plants are fragile and full of grace. Either the first snow and the contrast between living and nonliving are doing their job, or they are really beautiful, but it is understandable why many of them are included in the Red Book, and it is understandable why many became the founders of the most beautiful garden flowers that are willingly planted in summer cottages.

In everyday life, primroses are called not only those flowers that belong to the primroses family, but also just spring plants that appear in the forest in early spring or are among the first to be planted. These include those that belong to the family of Buttercup, Amaryllis and others. What unites them is their charming appearance and early flowering.

Primroses listed in the Red Book

In the XX century, people began to realize more and more that it is necessary to take decisive measures to protect nature. First of all, everything must be done to preserve rare and endangered plants. To this end, in 1966, the International Union for Conservation of Nature started a special Red Book, where endangered plant species are entered; in the Soviet Union, such a book appeared in 1974.

Many species of primroses are included in this book and are under state protection.

Important to remember! You can not collect flowers listed in the Red Book of Russia, neither for your own use, nor for sale. This causes serious harm to the population, and these species of primroses may disappear altogether.

1. Hellebore, otherwise it is also called Wintering (in Latin Helleborus), belongs to the Buttercup family. Loves shade, often grows in the mountains. There are 14 species of this flower, some of which are common in the North Caucasus. There are also Crimean hellebores. Photo of the Caucasian hellebore Helleborus caucasicus.

Gardeners willingly plant it in the garden. It got its name from the fact that it tolerates spring frosts well. The flowers of the hellebore are white, large, sometimes with a greenish or purple tint. In culture, there are very beautiful varieties with double buds.

1. Snowdrops from the Amaryllis family (Latin for Galanthus), there are 18 species of this flower, 12 of which grow in Russia. Appears from the ground the very first, the snow has not yet melted. These are bulbous plants. Snowdrop flowers usually have soft white flowers.

Due to the fact that in the spring snowdrops are actively plucked for sale, they began to disappear, many species are listed in the Red Book, including Galanthus nivalis (snow white), above is his photo. The wild-growing snowdrop is very beautiful. There are also garden varieties of this type, for example, as in the photo below.

Galanthus nivalis 'Walrus'

1. Long-hand primrose, another type of early flowers included in the Red Book. Latin name Primula longiscapa. Sometimes this perennial is called a multi-stemmed one. Belongs to the Primrose family. It grows mainly on the shores of lakes, rivers, on the outskirts of swamps in Siberia, Kazakhstan. It is rarely used as a garden culture, although there are planting options. An endangered species that is carefully guarded.

Important! While in Bashkiria, walking along the river bank, you should not pick this flower with dense pink petals, you must remember that with each plucked plant, the species itself disappears.

The flowers are pinkish or with shades in this direction of the color range. Photo by Primula longiscapa.

1. Large-cup primrose (Latin name Primula macrocalyx) is also a flower and a genus of Primroses. A fairly tall flower that can reach 35 centimeters in height. The flowers of this primrose somewhat resemble bells, they are of yellow shades. Large-cup primroses are perennial plants.

What are the first spring flowers listed in the Red Book of Russia, it is now clear. If we are talking about wild-growing, and not garden forms, they must be treated with all caution - they belong to endangered species.

Primrose from seeds: how to grow properly

If you have collected seeds, then you should not store them for a long time. In order not to lose germination, it is necessary to sow them in a box covered with soil. Seedlings are sown in early February.

It is recommended to use a mixture of leaf and turf soil, as well as sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1.

It is not worth it to part when sowing - it is enough to lay out on 1 sq. cm of substrate 5-6 seeds, gently pressing them to the mixture. The container is placed in a film bag and placed in the refrigerator for 14-21 days at a temperature of no more than 10 degrees below zero. Such freezing is not used for the relatively fine-toothed and common primrose.

After the specified time has elapsed, the container in the package is placed on the windowsill, shaded. The soil needs to be moistened regularly. The required temperature is 16-18 degrees. After the first shoots appear, the film must be gradually opened so that the plants begin to adapt. It will be possible to remove packages in about 12-15 days.

Seedlings dive into boxes. For this, tweezers are used. Do this when several real leaves have formed. Seedlings need to be monitored regularly, watering the soil in a timely manner. Thinning may be required when the plant is overgrowing.

After diving, small seedlings are transplanted into compact pots with a nutrient mixture. It is necessary to plant 2-3 plants. Then they will need to be transferred to larger containers.

Steppe decoration

Steppe primroses against the background of endless steppe expanses color the steppe space with various colors. Among these primroses, it is worth highlighting the most interesting, and their images will help you understand how these flowers look.

• lumbago (in Latin Pulsatilla), what these flowers are from the buttercup family gives an idea of ​​their description, and this plant is from 5 to 40 cm high, with purple flowers, although other colors are often found;

• nude submariner (Latin name Oxytropis nuda Basil), this small flower with a yellow inflorescence got its name from the fact that it consists of one stem and a flower;

• single-flowered tulip (Latin name Tulipa uniflora), a plant with a large yellow flower growing in the Trans-Baikal steppes

How to deal with pests

Primrose requires protection from disease. For example, rot and jaundice are dangerous. Anthracnose and powdery mildew are common. The appearance of yellow leaves may indicate a disease. Therefore, they must be removed immediately.

In the spring, you will need Topsin's 2% solution. Fundazole, copper oxychloride or 1% Bordeaux liquid are effective. For autumn processing, it is advisable to use Nitrofen in 1% concentration.

It is also necessary to destroy pests - aphids, ticks, fleas, weevils and slugs. Large pests are collected by hand, but Actellik will help to cope with spider mites.

Favorite women

Women have always liked pink flowers and there are many of these among primroses, we will highlight only a few:

• primrose Voronov (Primula Woronowii A. Los), blooms from April to May, pink flowers are collected in inflorescences in the shape of an umbrella, primrose height is not more than 20 cm;

• primrose yulia (Latin name Рrimula juliae) grows both in the wild and at home, that is, this primrose can be planted in the garden and it will take root, as it is perennial. How beautiful this flower can be seen in the photo below.

Photo primrose

Separation heralds

This is how the yellow flowers are named in the song, however, they are talking about tulips, but they also bloom quite early, although they cannot compete with primroses in this. And among them there are quite a few of those who have exactly this color. Yellow flowers attract the attention of not only humans, but also insects with their color:

• primrose tall (Latin name Primula elatior), grows along the banks of rivers and lakes, the appearance of these bright flowers indicates the onset of spring;

• goose bow (Latin name Gagea), this plant from the lily family develops from a bulb and really looks a bit like an onion, its yellow flowers look like stars.

How to care for a plant

Primroses need a moderate temperature regime. For flowering, 12-16 degrees of heat is enough. Moist, sufficiently loose soil is required. When planting, it is advisable to add rotted manure to it. Compost at the rate of 2 buckets per square meter is also suitable. m.

It is advisable to add 160-200 g of mineral fertilizers and dig up the soil to a depth of 250-300 mm. In loamy soil, it is imperative to add sand from the river in a proportion of 1 bucket per 1 sq. m. The distance between plants should be about 300 mm. For large species, the gaps are increased to 400 mm.

Removal of weeds and loosening of the soil is carried out after each watering. Mulching is carried out in a layer of 20-30 mm. During flowering and in the hot season, watering should be increased. It is recommended to use the technology of root watering, protecting the leaves from moisture.

Gardeners advise feeding perennial primrose with a weak solution of complex fertilizers. This is done 4 times during the flowering period at about a weekly interval. To improve the quality of flowering, you can apply only phosphorus or potash type fertilizing every other time.

During the growth period, not associated with flowering, you can feed the plants with liquid formulations based on bird droppings. In June, organic matter is used, and at the end of August - diluted ammonium nitrate.

Do not forget to pluck out the peduncles in a timely manner, on which flowers remain after the end of flowering. Yellowed leaves must also be removed. It is important not only to plant the primrose correctly, but also to regularly replant the plants. This is done about once every 4 years as it grows.

Healing people

Traditional medicine quite actively used medicinal primroses in the treatment of various human diseases, since they were one of the very first to appear and their names are familiar to many:

• lungwort (Latin name Pulmonária), a low plant with purple flowers, which can be grown in the garden, has long been known for the beneficial properties of lungwort as a good expectorant, it is also an antiseptic and diuretic;

• powdery primrose (in Latin Primula farinosa), a low plant with small lilac flowers, a decoction of leaves and flowers has been used since ancient times in the treatment of various skin diseases, it was believed that this decoction is good for washing hair in order for it to grow better.

Breeding features

Along with sowing, other methods of propagation are also used, for example, dividing the bush. At the end of 4-5 years of growth in late August - early September, the bushes are watered.

Then they must be carefully dug out. Shake off the soil from the root system and rinse it in a bucket of water.

The plant is divided into parts. But this must be done with a sharp knife so that a growth point remains on the dividend.Sections must be processed with ash. Now the seedlings can be planted in the ground and watered.

But not all plants have a strong root system. Sometimes it is necessary to use propagation by axillary shoots. You need to pick up a leaf with a healthy stem, shoot and bud. It is separated, a small part of the plate is cut off and planted in the soil mixture.

Optimum for successful germination will be 16-18 degrees Celsius. It is important to exclude the effect of direct sun. The soil must be constantly moistened. They are planted in pots after the formation of 3-4 leaves. A container with a diameter of up to 9 cm is ideal. Moving to a flower bed is done in spring.

Rare primroses

A description of such primroses can take more than one page, since endangered species are listed in the Red Book and require special care for them. You cannot list all such primroses, but some can be noted:

• liverwort (name in Latin Hepatica), belongs to the buttercup family, this name was given by the shape of the leaves, which resemble the liver in their outlines, is found in central Russia, the species that grows in Asia is also known;

• Corydalis large-flowered (Latin name Corydalis macrantha), this is one of the corydalis species, of which there are more than 500, a short plant with small yellow flowers growing in Siberia, belongs to endangered plants that must be protected.

Useful properties of perennial plants

The entire aerial part of the plant has many vitamins and minerals.... The leaves contain a huge amount of carotene and ascorbic acid. The roots are full of essential oil and saponin.

Such a plant comes to the aid of a person when he lacks vitamins. The leaves can be added to salads and eaten raw. They are also used to heal wounds and cuts. It is necessary to gently apply the sheet to the damaged area so that it heals faster.

Medicinal properties:

• The plant has analgesic and diuretic effects, which is why it is often recommended for people with stomach problems.
• Primrose is an excellent remedy for coughs and sore throats.
• Often, this plant is prescribed for angina, bronchitis and pneumonia.
• A drink made from primrose flowers and leaves is often called the nectar of vigor and health.

Natural gems

So one could call wild primroses, which are either not cultivated at all or are very rarely planted in gardens and vegetable gardens due to the fact that they do not take root well, such primroses can be attributed to:

• anemone (Latin name Anemone), belongs to the buttercup family, and in total there are 170 species, some of which grow even in the Arctic zone, in central Russia, its habitat is the edges of forests;

• primroses of the Urals can also be called wild, such as swimsuit or Adonis.

European swimsuit

Spring adonis, or adonis.

When to collect and how to store Primrose officinalis

As a rule, the whole primrose plant is harvested entirely during flowering in May, and the roots in autumn. It is necessary to dry the leaves quickly, then vitamins and useful properties of raw materials will be preserved.

Rhizomes are harvested in the fall, digging them up with shovels. They clean the ground, cut off the above-ground parts and wash quickly in cold running water. After preliminary drying in the open air, they are dried in attics under an iron roof, under canopies with good ventilation or in dryers at a temperature of 40-50 degrees, spreading in a thin layer on paper, fabric or sieves. Dry raw materials are packed in bags or bales. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas. Shelf life is two years.

Leaves are harvested at the beginning of flowering by picking them off by hand or cutting with knives. They dry quickly in attics under an iron roof or in dryers at a temperature of 70-80 degrees, spreading them in a thin layer. Dry leaves are packed by pressing into bags.Store in dry, well-ventilated areas.

Flowers are harvested at the beginning of flowering, plucking by hand and folding into small baskets. Dried under awnings with good ventilation, spreading in a thin layer. Packed in metal cans of 5 or 10 kg and stored in dry, well-ventilated rooms.

Primroses of the middle band

Many of the above can be attributed to such primroses, since in the forests in early spring appear snowdrops, primroses, anemone, mother and stepmother and many other early flowers that delight the eye at a time when even foliage is just beginning to appear on the trees, and the grass has not even broken through the ground.

Different species bloom in the gardens at the same time crocuses, violets, hazel grouses and other primroses that have taken root on land.

Perennial primrose after flowering

Autumn time

When the flowering ends, you need to loosen the soil near the bushes, while removing all the weeds and not disturb the plant until winter, since during this period leaf plates grow. Remember to keep the rosette of leaves until late fall as it will become a natural shelter for the root system. In the event that the leaves are cut in the autumn, this will negatively affect the further growth of the plant. So, it will become smaller, the flowering will not be so lush, and the bush will lose its former spectacular appearance. Remove last year's leaves in the spring.

Wintering

If the winter period is frosty enough, then the primrose bushes must be covered with straw, dried foliage or spruce branches. The cover layer should be no thinner than 7-10 centimeters. Some species do not need to be covered, for example, Julia's primrose. If the winter time is rather snowy and relatively warm, then the primroses' shelter can be skipped. In the spring, when the snow begins to melt, make sure that a crust of ice does not form over the bushes (it must be destroyed), since this may cause the flower to start fluttering.

Inhabitants of the garden

Garden primroses have long been loved by the owners of summer cottages. Many of them are perennial plants that delight the gardener's eye even when nothing grows at all on the site. Garden primroses include the following plants:

• crocuses (in Latin Crocus) otherwise these flowers are also called saffron, it has long taken root in garden beds, the color of the petals is very different, crocuses are white, blue, yellow, there is only perhaps red saffron;

• grouse (Latin name Fritillária), the corolla of this primrose resembles a glass, and the color is sometimes very variegated, hence its Russian name, 150 species of hazel grouse are known, it is found in the wild and has long been planted in gardens by flower lovers;
• This photo and further - the hazel grouse.

• irises - there are 800 species of these flowers, they grow on all five continents of the earth, and the color of their petals is the most diverse from yellow to white, they are often planted in city flower beds and in garden plots;

• violet (Latin Víola), everyone knows this plant from the violet family, there are 700 species in the world, many of them are very fond of flower growers and grow them with great pleasure on their plots. From spring workers, one can mention, for example, Víola mirábilis - amazing violet
  , a plant that blooms in May-June.

Violet amazing

Beautiful spring flowers: primroses. Photos

≡ 13 March 2019 Category: Russia-Moscow Oblast

Primroses - beautiful spring flowers, the most awaited. Fragile and bloom for a very short time, but how much joy the primroses bring! Photos of these lovely flowers.

I am pleased to continue the series of photo articles about beautiful spring flowers. I have previously posted a selection of photos of beautiful spring flowers: crocuses, tulips and flowering trees.Today I will tell you about those flowers that were not included in the previous series: snowdrops, forest trees, daffodils, hyacinths, liverwort, periwinkle, primrose and others.

Primroses are traditionally the most awaited creatures of nature. As soon as the snow melts, these delicate spring flowers appear. They only seem fragile, but in fact are full of vitality to withstand snow and frost. The monotonous white winter is replaced by these bright specks of color.

As a rule, primroses are unpretentious plants, and they can be bred in their garden plots. In early spring, when the trees are not yet covered with foliage, usually shady areas are still actively illuminated by the sun. They are best suited for primroses.

1. Snowdrops appear very first when the snow is just beginning to melt. No wonder they are a symbol of spring, mentioned in the fairy tale "Twelve Months". Legend has it that the goddess Flora presented the snowdrop with snow-white outfits for the spring carnival. Snow also wanted to participate in the holiday, but he did not get the outfit. He began to ask for flowers to share with him, but everyone was afraid to freeze and refused. Only a brave little snowdrop covered the snow with its white hit. In gratitude for this, the snow now shelters the snowdrop from the cold with its snow-white blanket.

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5-6. On the right in the photo is bright blue scrub or a scilla, on which a bumblebee has already settled down. The homeland of the Proleska is the south of the European part of Russia, the Crimea, the Caucasus, Central and Southern Europe. The scrub reaches a height of 10 cm, blooms in mid-April - early May.

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13. Light blue liverwort, also called a copse for the fact that it does not like open places. Lush bouquets of liverwort can be found in the forest.

14. The liverwort owes its name to belief. It says that these plants help with liver diseases, since the three-lobed leaves resemble it in shape. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that by the appearance of a plant, it was possible to determine for which type of treatment it was suitable.

15. Hyacinths bloom later, along with tulips. And their flowers are no longer so thin and fragile.

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18. Hyacinths are perennial bulbous plants. Already in the fall, a future stem with flowers is laid in the bulb. Hyacinth is a cultivated plant and therefore requires care. The soil near the hyacinth needs to be loosened, watered and fed. It is recommended to dig up the bulbs after flowering, otherwise it is highly likely that in the second year they will no longer bloom. Or they will bloom much weaker.

19-20. Photos of beautiful spring flowers - pink hyacinths.

21. A legend is associated with hyacinth, rooted in Greek mythology. During the training of a beautiful young man named Hyakintos (or Hyakinth of Amycles), in whom the sun god Apollo was in love, the zealous god of the West Wind Zephyr, who was also not indifferent to him, mortally wounded the young man. In place of the spilled blood of Hyakintos, a flower grew, which Apollo named after him.

22. Photos of a spring flower - a simple periwinkle, are pleasing to the eye. But after all periwinkle was widely used in magic by the ancient Celts. It has protective properties and was also called "magic violet".

23. Periwinkle leaves are durable and resilient, keeping their fresh appearance even under snow. Therefore, periwinkle is considered to be a symbol of vitality. Today, periwinkle can often be found not only in the forest, but also in gardens and parks.

24. In China, pink periwinkle is used to treat hypertension. In the folk medicine of the Caucasus, it is used as a hemostatic, hematopoietic and blood-purifying agent.

25-26. Next in line are photographs of spring daffodils. Narcissus comes from the Greek word "narkao" is translated as intoxicating.It got its name from its strong aroma.

27-28. Narcissus has long been considered a symbol of cold beauty and vanity. The legend about the beautiful young man Narcissus and the nymph Echo in love with him, reflected in Greek mythology, is associated with him. The legend tells of a stream flowing deep in the forest. The waters of this stream did not disturb either the shepherds, or the birds, or even the leaves. After drinking the water from the stream, Narcissus fell in love with his reflection in the stream and died, unable to tear himself away from it. After the death of the young man, his body disappeared. Instead, a delicate, fragrant flower grew on the bank of the stream.

29-30. The ancient Romans greeted the winners with the yellow daffodil flowers.

31. In 1570 a daffodil was sent from Constantinople as a gift to the Lord of the Treasury of England. He began to grow in a garden on the banks of the Thames. And today the daffodil is the most beloved flower of the British, to which even the rose is inferior.

32-33. Today there are over 3,000 varieties of daffodils in a variety of shapes and combinations of white, yellow and orange. In the garden plots, both natural species and their hybrids can be grown.

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35. In Prussia, daffodils were a symbol of a happy marriage. The girl who was getting married took the flower away from the parental home and looked after it, because it was believed that the happiness of the new family depended on it.

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42. Photos of bright yellow daffodils give a sunny mood all year round!

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44. And this is a miracle - a photo of the sun mimosa, which has long become a symbol of the women's holiday on March 8.

45-46. The real name of mimosa is silver acacia, which is an evergreen tree about 10 meters high. Mimosa blooms in late winter - early spring.

47. And this even row of pink hearts belongs to a plant called dicenter.

48. There is also a legend about this flower. The young girl Jeanette got lost in the woods. After a while, she met a young man who helped her find her way. The girl fell in love with him and tried to find the young man, but to no avail. And then one day she met a rich procession, at the head of which was riding the same young man with another girl. Jeanette dropped dead, and her heart sprouted a crimson flower.

49. The name of the plant dycenter comes from the Greek words 'dis' twice and 'kentron' spur. The bifurcated corolla of the flower is clearly visible in the photo.

50. Daisies belong to perennial plants of the Astrov family. Daisies have an interesting property - they feel the weather. Before the rain approaches, the flower closes and leans towards the ground.

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52. In the photo - primrose or primrose spring, also called keys for its resemblance to a bunch of old keys. There was a belief that a girl who succeeds in finding a primrose on Easter will find her betrothed this year. Even in the days of the Celts, primrose was part of the love potion.

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57. Something I only show photographs of spring flowers. But at the beginning of spring we rejoice in everyone green leaf.

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59. And not only green. For example, peony sprouts - of red color.

60-61. Left - first lily sprout, also has a reddish tint.

62. Familiar to us asparagus - this is young shoots of asparagus... Asparagus can be safely called the most spring vegetable. For example, among Germans, the appearance of young asparagus on store shelves symbolizes the beginning of spring. Asparagus contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, so asparagus sprouts have long been considered a healthy dietary product.

63. Swollen buds chestnuta, from which a stately candle of a peduncle is about to appear.

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65-66. On the right in the photo is a graceful bud lily of the valley... There will still be a separate story about them.

67-68. On the left is the same chestnut, only a couple of weeks later with the flowers already open. And on the right are tiny flowers veronicabelonging to the plantain family.

69. First sprouts of tulips.

70. Here tulips already have large rosettes of leaves.

71. And freaky buckwheat sproutfull of vitality.

72.In addition to the buckwheat and sorrel itself, the buckwheat family includes rhubarb... Outwardly, it resembles a burdock, but its petioles are very useful. Eating rhubarb strengthens the heart and prevents the onset of cardiovascular disease. The photo shows the first spring shoots of rhubarb.

73. Meanwhile, in the forest in sunny meadows, blueberry.

74. Prepares for flowering in the gardens currant.

75-76. On the left in the photo - young spruce cone... On the right - close-up of hyacinth buds, pearls as if hidden on petals.

77-78. In the photos, there is another beautiful spring primrose - muscari or mouse hyacinth. Most often, blue muscar flowers are found, but they also come in other colors: purple, white, lilac, yellow.

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81. Modest forget-me-nots... Many peoples have their own legend dedicated to this spring flower. One of them tells about the walk of lovers along the river. The girl saw a beautiful blue flower on the edge of the steep bank. The young man climbed down to rip it off, but could not resist and fell into the river, having only managed to shout: "Do not forget me!"

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83. Modest Flowers mother and stepmother, similar to small suns, are among the first to appear. Decoction of coltsfoot is traditionally used as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent for all diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

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86. Fluffy kidneys willow or willows - symbols of spring. Crushed pussy willow buds were used in medicinal broths to heal wounds, added to bread. Also, the willow was considered a symbol of courage and courage, so the young men made talismans from the buds of the willow.

87. Finally, solar dandelion fields.

88. In the spring, fluffy yellow dandelion carpets delight the eye.

89. Dandelion has long been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and expectorant, as well as in the treatment of atherosclerosis, liver diseases, kidney stones and gall bladder.

90. It is better to get dandelion juice in spring or early summer, in May - June.

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If you like beautiful flowers, then my new article about the blooming fields of Russia may be of interest to you. In it you will find many beautiful photos spring and summer flowersas well as useful information about each of them. Read an article about the blooming fields of Russia

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The colors of the sky

Blue primroses, as well as blue, are often found in nature. Flower growers love this color, so blue primroses are frequent guests in flower beds:

• scrub (Latin name Scilla), this is perhaps the most famous flower that appears in the forest at the end of March even when there is snow, but it takes root very well on personal plots;

• hyacinths (the Latin name for Hyacínthus) is also blue, although the color variety of this plant is amazing, it is a bulbous flower that is often planted in the garden or used for forcing - the splendor of modern varieties is stunning.

This photo and further - oriental hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis).

Blue Eyes cultivar.

Flower in landscape design

The alluring plant is hugely popular with landscape designers.... The fact is that primroses are not whimsical, but insanely beautiful, which in turn conquers specialists. If you choose the right varieties, then you can observe the flowering of flower beds for several months.

Lakes, rivers and ponds that are on the site will certainly look better and more representative if they are decorated with several varieties of primrose. These bushes are able to turn any site into a work of art. You can plant several varieties of primrose and create the whole picture. Some designers have repeatedly created flower arrangements that enliven any area.

Most often, white, large-flowered and globular primroses are used to decorate the streets.... The fact is that these varieties are incredibly beautiful, and also quite large. When planting such plants, it seems that these are flowering shrubs.

Advice: Experts recommend using Japanese primrose, toothed and auricular, to decorate flower beds and flower beds, because they are the most unpretentious.

You can water them not as often as other plants and not worry that they will die. The main thing is simply to correctly create all the initial conditions for normal growth.

Interesting Facts

Absolutely all types of snowdrops belong to protected objects, moreover, their most rare species are in the stage of extinction, and it is possible to return life to these species only if they are grown in culture.

The name of the flower is of Greek origin, therefore it is translated as a milk flower, which most likely reflects the color of the inflorescence. People say that such a name was given to him for his ability to grow among the snow and bloom with the first breath of spring, regardless of weather conditions.

There are many legends about these amazing delicate flowers. For example, about Adam and Eve. When they were expelled from the Garden of Eden, the winter cold reigned around, and the snow was blowing. Eve cried from the cold, remembering the lost warmth of paradise. In her consolation, God created some snowdrops from swarming snowflakes. This means that they are not only the first spring flowers, but also the first flowers on our planet.

Planting such plants

The best time for planting bulbs (snowdrops, woods, crocuses, etc.) is the end of August - September. Bulbous plants are planted 5-7 cm deep, about 7-10 cm apart. When planted with seeds, the first spring flowers will bloom at 2-3 years of age.

• If you have a pond or moisture source in your garden, plant a marsh marigold nearby. With its juicy flowering, it will decorate any garden and attract the attention of insects. Disembark in the fall.
• Early flowers coexist well with late perennials, which bloom in late summer and autumn, as well as undersized and weaving plants.
• For a full-fledged spring "harvest" during the autumn transplant, the first thing to do is prepare the soil. To do this, the site is dug up, fertilizers, compost are applied and they are allowed to rest for 2-3 weeks, after which the bulbous plants are transplanted.

The first flowers in spring do not bloom as long as we would like, but with their appearance, nature and soul wake up. After all, after the gray winter days and frosts, it is so nice to see the revival of life. When these little messengers appear, it immediately becomes clear - spring has come, which means that the long-awaited warmth and fine days are approaching. Do not forget to properly care for spring primroses, and they will delight you for more than one year!

Ampel decorations of the spring garden

Novice gardeners who want to arrange the perfect landscape design should study the photo, the names of ampel flowers for the garden. These plants will make perfect decorations:

• gazebos,
• pergola,
• arches,
• terraces,
• open courtyards,
• entrance groups.

Ampel plants will be an ideal decoration for gazebos and pergolas

Plants are not planted in flower beds or on alpine slides. They should be located in flowerpots, pots, pots. Flowers are creeping and curly. You can choose from this group plants with different flowering periods. There are also representatives who can decorate a spring garden.

The favorite flower of many gardeners is petunia. The buds on the plant begin to open at the very beginning of spring. Petunias have many varieties that differ in the shape of the flowers, their shades. The plant is unpretentious in care, it grows quickly. An important advantage is the maximum flowering period. A cache-pot or a basket with petunias will delight you with beautiful buds until the frost.

Petunia will delight with flowering until the frost

Vervain has a lot of sincere admirers. It is an annual plant, but it tolerates winter frosts well. The flower is planted in hanging structures. The length of the hanging stems reaches a meter, verbena grows quickly. The plant blooms almost with the arrival of spring. The range of colors includes pink, blue, red, purple shades. The luxurious flowering of verbena will continue until the end of autumn.

Verbena blooms until late autumn

Nasturtium will delight with abundant long flowering. There are varieties with weaving and erect stems. You can choose yellow, red, orange nasturtium for the garden. Fuchsia, lobelia, geranium, begonia and other representatives of ampelous plants will become wonderful decorations for the garden.

Weaving nasturtium

Hyacinth

The color variety of color shades of this short perennial amazes experienced summer residents, ordinary people. Early varieties decorate areas with a lilac haze, later hyacinths bloom with pink, white, raspberry orange and yellow inflorescences. All varieties have a pleasant, persistent odor. Flowering time is mid-April. Duration of flowering at an average temperature of 10 degrees Celsius is 3-3.5 weeks. Bulbs do not tolerate stagnant moisture. The bulbs are planted in a permanent place from mid-September in prepared soil, holes with sand.

Byzantine

This variety of snowdrops was first discovered on the coast of the Bosphorus. This plant is successfully cultivated not only in Asia, but also in European countries, but in Russia it is not very popular. The variety has an amazing feature. While most snowdrops appear before the snow cover melts and heralds spring, the Byzantine species bloom in the fall. The appearance of the plant is also unusual: the inflorescence is white and carved, there are long snow-white petals around it.

Mr. Summer resident informs: several rules for growing snowdrop

Lovers of primroses, having galanthuses in the plots, support the plant throughout its life cycle. Things to keep in mind to achieve good flowering:

1. You should not plant the plant in areas that dry quickly, there will be few flowers. In low-lying areas where melt water accumulates, the bulbs will rot.
2. After germination, the plant needs to be watered, if there is little melt water, there is no rain for a long time.
3. It is better to divide the bumps or separate the children in the summer, when the snowdrop is resting. After the autumn transplant, the bulbs do not gain full strength, do not lay buds. In spring, plants are also not disturbed.
4. Only yellowed leaves are trimmed when the growing season ends. Greens provide nourishment to new bulbs.
5. In winters with little snow, snowdrops are covered with peat or light compost so that the soil does not freeze. Do not make heavy cover over Galanthus.
6. During the flowering period, top dressing should be phosphate. The use of others is undesirable. Leaves are abundantly formed from an excess of nitrogen, the plant begins to rot.

When favorable conditions are created, the flower will develop normally, producing abundant color arrows annually.

Snowdrops do not require constant maintenance. When the planting site is chosen successfully, the plant takes root well and will reproduce on its own. Each spring there will be more buds.

You can achieve gradual flowering if you plant several types of Galanthus, for example, Elveza, Snow White, Folded. They will delight you with delicate buds for a long time from the very beginning of spring until the snow melts.

Vesennik

• The origin of this name is a translation from the Latin name - Eranthis (Erantis)
  which means "spring" and "flower".

Often these are the very first spring flowers that even outstrip frost-resistant snowdrops. Single flowers (yellow, cup-shaped, no more than 3 cm in diameter) sometimes just make their way through the snow, accompanied by graceful bronze-green leaves.Flowering lasts about 2 weeks.

What else will cheer you up like the first spring flowers making their way through the frozen ones on the thawed patches, and some even blooming right in the middle of a snowy field? Do you know a lot of the names of primrose flowers, or is your knowledge limited to only snowdrops - undoubtedly beautiful, but far from the only ones? Which flowers appear first and what do they look like?

It is customary for the people to call all spring primroses flowers that bloom when the snow has not yet melted as snowdrops. But in botany there is also a very definite flower with that name.

All the first spring flowers in the garden and in the forest - and, and the forest, and Pushkin, and, and - are especially acutely perceived after a long harsh winter, creating a joyful, truly spring mood.

The flowers first after snow are very unpretentious, have high frost resistance, put up with shading, and multiply quickly and easily. These qualities make the very first spring flowers indispensable in public gardens and parks. They are suitable for forcing, and are good for cutting to create miniatures.

Below you will find photos and names of the first spring flowers, as well as their description.

Crocuses

Botanical species bloom first (it may even be the end of February), later - in April - numerous crocus hybrids. Crocuses look best in a group - this makes their bright colors even more expressive and noticeable. You can either combine different types of crocuses, or combine them with other primroses.

Crocuses look especially expressive against the background of stones, the contrast of delicate flowers and strict boulders looks decorative, which is why these spring flowers are invariably planted in. Crocuses also look great on the lawn, but it should be borne in mind that it will be possible to start mowing the grass only after the leaves have completely wilted.

Advice! Spring-flowering crocuses are planted in the fall, while they feel equally good both in the sun and in the shade, but in sunny areas the flowering will be more abundant, and the flowers will be brighter. Like other bulbous, they prefer loose and permeable soils; with stagnant water, the bulbs rot.

Leaving is minimal, there is no need to dig up crocuses annually for the winter. Withered flowers are removed so that they do not spoil the beauty of the composition. For the winter, the place of their growth can be mulched with foliage or compost. Crocuses, like other bulbous ones, are propagated by daughter processes-bulbs - having planted one, in 2-3 years their dense nest will appear in this place.

Advice!
If you want crocuses to bloom early, plant them in the sunniest place, where the snow will melt first.

Snowdrop (galanthus)

A cold-resistant flower that appears simply from under the snow, even if the frost still reigns outside. In the wild, it grows mainly in forests.

It grows from a bulb, it is not picky about the soil. True, when the earth is not loose and moisture stagnates in it, rotting can begin in the bulb. There is no need to water this baby (exception: winter with little snow and dry spring).

In the garden, it is better to plant it under bushes and trees.

It reproduces with the help of baby bulbs. It is worth replanting them in the summer months.

Proleski

After the snow masses disappear, all forest glades are covered with a blue-blue veil. Forest dwellers feel great in their summer cottages, flower beds, rockeries and alpine hills. A blue blanket covers the unheated ground with small bells. Sky blue flowers bloom in mid-March, their delicate bell-shaped flowers delight the eye with a variety of colors. Variations in shades range from white, blue-gray to lilac. Plants are classified as bulbous, which love fertile, loose soil. Propagated by seed, by dividing the bulbs. They grow in one place for many years without transplanting.

Muscari

The standard muscari flower has a shade of blue to white

Japanese muscari is pink

Other names - mouse hyacinth or viper onion - are bulbous perennials, very unpretentious, but very rapidly growing plants. It can be planted both in the sun and in partial shade, under bushes, the soil is with good water permeability, the bulbs do not tolerate getting wet. Flowers from white to dark blue (depending on the species), collected in dense inflorescences (apical or racemose) up to 8 cm high.

In early species, flowering begins in April, lasts 2-3 weeks, after which the foliage dies off, so you need to take care of the flowers that will replace them.

Advice! These bulbs are quite aggressive, so if you decide to just experiment, then it is better to plant them in special containers - otherwise, it will be very problematic to remove them from the site.

Mid-spring hosts

In early - mid-April, the next group of primroses comes into force. These plants are also not afraid of cold weather, spring frosts. Their flowering continues until May. This category includes:

• anemones,
• hyacinths,
• erythroniums,
• muscari,
• daffodils,
• imperial and chess hazel grouses.

The most popular among gardeners are anemones or anemones, daffodils, hyacinths. But other representatives of this group should not be ignored either. Photos and names of garden bulbous flowers can be found on the Internet.

Hyacinths begin to bloom in April

Daffodils, hyacinths, anemones include a large number of species. When choosing plants, you can focus on the color of the buds in order to provide the landscape design with perfect harmony. An important advantage of all spring plants is unpretentiousness, undemanding to soils. Even a novice gardener can easily master the rules for growing these representatives of the flora.

Daffodils are not picky about the soil

Folded

This variety of snowdrops is one of the most beautiful. He has a number of external features. Firstly, the plant reaches a height of 25 cm, which is not typical for these flowers. In addition, his inflorescences are very large, their diameter is about 40 cm.

The folded snowdrop is found on the territory of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. However, it is successfully grown in gardens. When do these snowdrops bloom? In the beginning of March. The buds retain their attractive appearance for 14-20 days, after which they wither. This culture is highly decorative. It grows rapidly and, within a few seasons after planting, occupies vast territories, like a flower carpet.

Spring plants in garden flower beds

It is important not only to choose plants for the garden plot, but also to correctly place them. In order for the plants to develop well, to fully demonstrate their beauty, to successfully complement the landscape, when determining the site for planting, one should take into account:

• specific plant requirements for conditions;
• the height of the flowers;
• harmony of the combination of shades;
• biological rules of the neighborhood.

You need to carefully study the properties of the plants that will decorate the site. In a variety of species, varieties, you can choose the best options for different types of soils, shady and sunny areas.

When planting, carefully study the properties of plants.

Spring garden flowers can be used to decorate curbs, ridges, mixborders, stone gardens, alpine slides. This category includes low-growing plants such as crocuses, daisies, etc. They can be the perfect edging in any flower garden. In early spring, primroses will be a worthy decoration of a border, a rabatka, an alpine slide. During this period, summer, autumn plants still do not have the proper attractiveness, spring flowers will become a good accent. In the design of flower beds, plants of medium height can be used: daffodils, tulips, etc. Their use will provide a beautiful view of the flower garden from early spring.

Use spring flowers in your borders

Lungwort

A low-growing perennial plant that is not afraid of even deep shadows. However, if you have the opportunity, it is better to plant a flower in partial shade. Remember: in this place the plant can “register” not for a year or two, but for several decades.

The soil loves fertile, slightly acidic.

Propagated by dividing the bush (this "procedure" also helps to thin out the garden, which is important for this flower).

Lungwort can be lightly watered, fertilized once with mineral fertilizing.

Features of planting and care

Speaking of snowdrops, one cannot fail to mention the peculiarities of their planting and caring for them. The main condition is the presence of moist soil in the place of their growth. For the propagation of flowers, seeds are used, which are in a yellow-green spherical box. After the buds die off, the bulbs are stored underground until the next year. Snowdrops should be planted in shady places, such as under tree crowns. Since the bulbs are poisonous, all manipulations with them are done with protective gloves.

As for caring for flowers, it is not difficult, since the plant is unpretentious. The culture is resistant to frost and temperature extremes. It is necessary to regularly water the snowdrops if the spring is dry, but at the end of flowering, artificial irrigation of the soil is not required.

Thus, there are many varieties of snowdrops. Which one did you like the most?

Iridodictium

These flowers are also called irises-snowdrops, they bloom in early spring, as soon as the snow melts. These are frost-resistant bulbous perennials, although in appearance they resemble ordinary irises. They are short, but very attractive and graceful, with bright original colors of flowers (pale blue, violet, blue, blue, purple, red, orange) with a diameter of 5 to 7 cm, with a fancy ornament of spots and stripes on the petals.

On a note! Due to their small (up to 10 cm) growth, they are perfect for rocky gardens, during flowering (March-April) they will be an excellent company for other bulbs. It is better to plant them on the lawn in a group, in a single planting it will be too inconspicuous.

Caring for iridodictium is almost the same as caring for tulips. They love light, well-drained, nutritious soils, but most importantly, they are very sun-loving, this is very important to take into account when choosing a place for planting. For the summer, it is better to dig up the bulbs, the main sign for this is the leaves that have begun to die off. They are planted simultaneously with tulips, in early autumn. The best way of propagation is vegetative, one adult bulb usually produces 1-2 substitutes.

Snowdrop myths and legends

According to biblical tradition, Eve was involved in the appearance of snowdrops. They were expelled with Adam from paradise in winter. Eve lamented about this, looking around the snowy expanses. Several snowflakes have turned into white flowers to cheer travelers and announce the coming spring. Snowdrops are considered a symbol of rebirth in European culture. The French and Germans call Galanthus "snow bell". The name is not accidental, the delicate bud resembles it in shape. The English call a snowdrop a "snow droplet". Flowers inspire writers, poets, artists.

In the cultures of many peoples of the world there are fairy tales, legends associated with snowdrops. In European legends, it is often said about their origin: from pearl beads or dragon teeth. In Russia, everyone knows the tale of Samuil Marshak "12 months".

The stepmother sent her stepdaughter into the forest for snowdrops. The brothers took pity on her for months, let the flowers bloom.

Blooming garden in late spring

May is one of the most favorable periods for plants. The soil is still saturated with nutritious melt water, supplies the necessary substances in excess. The air temperature has already warmed up enough, the risk of severe frosts is low.During this time, many different types of plants bloom in the garden. The most popular are:

• lilies of the valley,
• tulips,
• primroses,
• doronicum,
• bloomers.

Lilies of the valley, although they are forest plants, take root well in the garden, if you allocate a shaded place for them under large-sized trees, shrubs. Tulips can be considered one of the most common and favorite plants. Luxurious buds wonderfully decorate flower beds, become a successful accent of the landscape. The variety of varieties allows every gardener to find their own options.

Tulips will become a successful accent of the landscape

Primrose also differs in a large number of types and shades. Real living carpets can be created from this unpretentious plant. Doronicum will become the spring decoration of the alpine slide. While the rest of the plant elements of the structure are just beginning to develop, it will provide the slide with attractive golden bright flowers in the form of the sun. Liverworts and saxifrages will come in handy on such a design.

Primrose has a large number of species

Delicate blooming flowers will gracefully frame flowerbeds, curbs and lawns. May bloom will also delight daisies, pansies, forget-me-nots, periwinkles, etc.

The bloomer gracefully frames the flower beds

Description

Snowdrops tend to grow in large groups. At first, the flowers are drawn to the sun, but over time, the buds bend, and the peduncle bends fancifully. They resemble bells in shape. The snowdrop flower, the description of which you are now reading, looks like a drop of snow. This feature was noted by the British.

The plant has two dark green leaves. They appear simultaneously with the peduncles. Their average length is 10 cm. The bract consists of two halves. Its function is to protect the bud. On the peduncle there is one snow-white bud formed by six delicate petals. Three of them are in the inner row, and the remaining ones surround them. The flowering period lasts 2 weeks. Flowers disappear after the snow melts.

Forget-me-not

A plant with pale blue inflorescences covers the area with a dense carpet. An unpretentious herbaceous plant blooms from the end of April, flowering duration is 3-4 weeks. It propagates by self-sowing, where a small group grew, next year a whole plantation of forget-me-nots will appear. The buds are white, blue, blue and lilac in color. Loves shading, regular watering.