Asphodelus

The genus Asphodelus includes about 20 species, mostly grasses with short rhizomes. The leaves are linear, sometimes very long, and at the end of the peduncle a dense brush of numerous flowers is formed, most often white or pink with Central green, red or reddish veins. White asphodelus (Asphodelus albus) - a species up to 80-100 cm tall, more stable than others, with very elongated (up to 60 cm) leaves at the base, dark, almost black at the ends, and white flowers blooming in early summer. A. fistulosusis a small (40-45 cm), hardy species with a rosette of 20-30 leaves. The leaves are linear, 15-30 cm long, smooth. The flowers are pinkish-white and bloom in summer. Small-fruited asphodelus (A. microcarpus, or A. aestivus) is characterized by peduncles up to 2 m high and short side branches. Flowers 4 cm in diameter are white, with Central dark pink veins, and bloom in spring or early summer. Asphodelus branched (A. ramosus) is an unstable species with a height of 50-60 cm to 1.3-1.5 m. It has white or pink flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Leaves ensiform, in the form of a sword.

The genus Asphodelus includes about 20 species, mostly grasses with short rhizomes. The leaves are linear, sometimes very long, and at the end of the peduncle a dense brush of numerous flowers is formed, most often white or pink with Central green, red or reddish veins.

White asphodelus (Asphodelus albus) - a species up to 80-100 cm tall, more stable than others, with very elongated (up to 60 cm) leaves at the base, dark, almost black at the ends, and white flowers blooming in early summer.

A. fistulosusis a small (40-45 cm), hardy species with a rosette of 20-30 leaves. The leaves are linear, 15-30 cm long, smooth. The flowers are pinkish-white and bloom in summer.

Small-fruited asphodelus (A. microcarpus, or A. aestivus) is characterized by peduncles up to 2 m high and short side branches. Flowers 4 cm in diameter are white, with Central dark pink veins, and bloom in spring or early summer.

Asphodelus branched (A. ramosus) is an unstable species with a height of 50-60 cm to 1.3-1.5 m. It has white or pink flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Leaves ensiform, in the form of a sword.

Cultivation

Asphodelus is grown in the open ground in a mild climate in flower beds and as flowers for cutting, which retain their decorative effect for a long time. This is not a very common plant, but the ease of cultivation and low need for watering it does not take much time and attention compared to other crops. In addition, the plant is not demanding of the soil, prefers well-drained. They are finally planted in the ground usually in autumn (in mild climates) or in spring; organic fertilizers are applied to the soil at the rate of 5 kg/m2. Prefers a seaside climate. If the land is not very fertile, then in the spring 1-2 times a complex fertilizer is added to the water for irrigation in the amount of 15 g per bucket.

Asphodelus is grown in the open ground in a mild climate in flower beds and as flowers for cutting, which retain their decorative effect for a long time. This is not a very common plant, but the ease of cultivation and low need for watering it does not take much time and attention compared to other crops. In addition, the plant is not demanding of the soil, prefers well-drained. They are finally planted in the ground usually in autumn (in mild climates) or in spring; organic fertilizers are applied to the soil at the rate of 5 kg/m2. Prefers a seaside climate. If the land is not very fertile, then in the spring 1-2 times a complex fertilizer is added to the water for irrigation in the amount of 15 g per bucket.

Location

Although asphodelus prefers places in the open sun, it also tolerates partial shade.

Temperature

Asphodelus is desirable to grow in coastal areas with a mild climate, easily tolerates high air temperature.

Watering

The species are sensitive to waterlogging, watering is restricted even during the hot season.

Care

It is enough to limit yourself to General plant hygiene, remove dry and damaged leaves and inflorescences.

Reproduction

The most common method is dividing the Bush or rhizomes (also propagated by seeds); parts are immediately planted in the final planting site.

Diseases

In very wet ground, the root system can begin to rot, caused by fungi and bacteria. Avoid excessive compaction of the soil with stagnant water.

Acquisition

They are not easy to find on sale. Choose compact and well-formed plants.

Cut flowers: "Operating instructions» Flowers in asphodelus are cut when at least 3-4 inflorescences have bloomed. It is recommended to do this in the morning and immediately put it in water. The water in the vase is changed daily, each time shortening the peduncles by 2-3 cm. The flowers can stand for about three weeks. A very similar kind The genus Asphodeline is often confused with the genus Asphodelus because of the great similarity of the plants. They have the same requirements for cultivation and differ only in the fact that the flower stalks of asphodelina are leafy, and the flowers are yellow. One of the most cultivated species is Asphodeline lutea, which is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It has a height of up to 1 m, leafy stems to the top. Yellow flowers in the inflorescences racemes (30 to 60 cm in length). Asphodelina, as well as asphodelus, suitable for cultivation in flowerbeds and borders.

Cut flowers: "Operating instructions»

Flowers in asphodelus are cut when at least 3-4 inflorescences have bloomed. It is recommended to do this in the morning and immediately put it in water.

The water in the vase is changed daily, each time shortening the peduncles by 2-3 cm. The flowers can stand for about three weeks.

A very similar kind

The genus Asphodeline is often confused with the genus Asphodelus because of the great similarity of the plants. They have the same requirements for cultivation and differ only in the fact that the flower stalks of asphodelina are leafy, and the flowers are yellow.

One of the most cultivated species is Asphodeline lutea, which is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It has a height of up to 1 m, leafy stems to the top. Yellow flowers in the inflorescences racemes (30 to 60 cm in length). Asphodelina, as well as asphodelus, suitable for cultivation in flowerbeds and borders.