Blue chamomile perennial growing and care. Large garden chamomile: planting and care. Choosing a landing site

Chamomile is a flower that can be kept in almost every garden plot. They love it for its variety of colors, ease of care, and decoration of landscape design. It belongs to the Astrov family. Large daisies, depending on the variety, can grow up to 1 meter in height. The stem is strong, rich green, slightly rough. The leaves growing along the length of the stem have a smooth texture, glossy, with dark green veins. The petals are arranged in several rows around a yellow center. The flower itself can reach 15 cm in diameter. The plant pleases the gardener with long-lasting flowering. It begins in the first ten days of June, and ends in the last ten days of September.

Chamomile is a plant that has grown exclusively in the wild for a very long time. Only 200 years ago did gardeners become interested in it for growing in gardens and personal plots. From the moment garden chamomile became widespread among flower growers, breeders began working on creating new varieties. Today there are a huge number of varieties of this already decorative plant. All varieties have many common features.

Ornamental varieties have already surpassed their wild relatives in terms of performance. They have a larger flower diameter, are taller, have a variety of colors, etc. But chamomile cannot be confused with another flower. Its middle consists of small tubular flowers, and along the diameter of the central part there are false-ligulate petals.

Garden chamomile

There are many more flowers that belong to the Asteraceae family. They are somewhat similar to each other. What are the names of flowers that look like large daisies? For example, gerberas. The name itself, large daisies, means Roman. The scientific name of this flower, derived from the Latin matrix, means uterus.

Types and their characteristics

Many years ago there was a belief that chamomile grew in the place where a star fell. Since stars vary greatly in size, color, brightness, etc., plants also divided into many varieties. When purchasing garden chamomile at agricultural exhibitions or in specialized stores, a person gets lost in the variety of varieties. But you should always know what large daisies are called, since maintenance and care may vary slightly.

The most common varieties are:

• Bush chamomile, or cornflower;
• North Star;
• Alaska;
• Princess;
• Colored varieties.

Nivelberry is the most common type of bush giant chamomile, which, in most cases, is grown for sale. Grows up to 1 meter in height. Large daisies, the flowers are about 20 cm in diameter (wider than a human hand). This is a tall, strong flower, which has a central part of a regular, gently sloping shape and a rich yellow color. Perennial Compositae. Resistant to low air temperatures. It can reproduce once every 4 years by dividing the bush. You can also use the seed propagation method.

North Star is the most unpretentious variety of large-flowered chamomile. The size of the blossoming buds is about 12 cm. It stretches 35-40 cm in height. The variety loves the sun's rays, so it is not advisable to plant it in the shade. Planting in a garden plot occurs either in spring or autumn. This species will begin to bloom only in the second year after planting.

Alaska chamomile grows up to 80-90 cm in height. The diameter is 12 cm. If planting took place in the autumn season, next summer it will delight the gardener with its long flowering. Loves sunny areas protected from drafts and wind. Tolerant to lack of moisture, frost-resistant.

Alaska chamomile

Silver Princess is a low-growing species that does not grow above 35 cm. At this height, the flowers are 10 cm in diameter. It differs from other varieties in its longer flowering time. It begins in early July and ends with the first frost. Doesn't like drought.

Colored varieties are also divided into types. Among multi-colored daisies, the most popular are:

• Persian– blooms throughout the summer. Likes moderate watering, prefers shaded areas. In most cases it has a delicate pink tint. Large perennial garden daisies.
• Red pyrethrum– distinguished by the large size of beautiful flowers, bright red color. Drought resistant. In severe frosts, it requires shelter.
• Yellow doronicum- the earliest flowering variety. Begins to bloom at the end of March. The flowers are yellow. It is unpretentious to the soil and does not require special care. The plant blooms for a longer time if it grows in shaded areas. Reaches 70 cm in height. Perennial daisies.
• Blue- a relatively young variety. Characterized by blue and blue flowers. It is widely used in medicine thanks to the essential oil obtained during the processing of flowers. The flower size is small. Life period – 1 year.
• Orange small petal- fast growing variety. The flowers are not large, orange in color, the flower petals are narrow and long. Very rarely grown for sale, more often for use in landscape design.

Blue daisy

It is recommended to plant chamomile in slightly acidic soil. If the soil has a high acid content, it is diluted with slaked soda. The only soil that the plant does not accept is swampy soil. If the seed is sown in wetlands, the development of the flower will slow down, and there is a high probability of a number of diseases, which are almost impossible to get rid of.

Chamomile can bloom in one place for about 6 years, so when planting you need to determine the distance between the bushes so that later you don’t have to disturb and replant in vain. Chamomile seeds are usually sown in late spring. The division of the bush occurs mainly in the autumn.

On a note. If daisies in the garden need to be replanted, the best time is autumn, immediately after flowering has ended.

Most varieties are drought-resistant. But for more abundant flowering, it is recommended to water regularly, without flooding the plants, since an excess of moisture can lead to rotting of the root system. It is allowed to fertilize plants with various fertilizers. In preparation for winter, the plant is pruned. Watering remains the same as it was during flowering. It is recommended to loosen the soil and mulch it. In mid-autumn, the soil on which the flower grows can be fertilized with bird or cow droppings.

Diseases often found in garden chamomile:

• Rust - characterized by brown spots on the leaves.
• Gray rot - occurs when the soil is very waterlogged. It is characterized by the presence of a gray coating on the petals and leaves of the plant.
• Fusarium - damage to chamomile roots. The plant dries out in a short period.
• Powdery mildew. The initial stage of the disease is manifested by a milky coating on the leaves of the flower. After a certain period of time, the plaque acquires a brown tint.

Note! To treat and prevent these diseases, it is recommended to treat flowers with fungicides. If the lesions are extensive, the plants should be destroyed.

Pests dangerous to chamomile:

• Aphid. If this pest is present on the stem and leaves of the plant, it becomes deformed and dies after a short time.
• Star winged fly– inhibits the development process of the plant. Appears as a result of the bush becoming clogged with weeds.
• Wireworm– lives in the root system of a plant, quickly destroying it.
• Snails and slugs chamomile is also often attacked.

Chamomile is an unpretentious plant that does not require special attention and care. When properly maintained, it rarely gets sick and develops well and quickly. Available for cultivation not only by professionals, but also by amateur gardeners. Growing is possible even in the northern part of Russia.

Chamomiles blooming in the meadow and garden leave no one indifferent. Garden chamomile is the favorite flower of Russian summer residents. Several dozen species of herbaceous perennials can be found in nature in all climatic zones, except the tropics, ice and deserts.

Description of garden perennial chamomile

The brightest large-flowered plants are used to decorate flower beds. Flower growers first became interested in daisies more than two hundred years ago, so many cultivated varieties have appeared over the years. And although perennial garden daisies can be of different heights, have different flowering times and inflorescence shapes, all daisies have much in common. First of all, this is a recognizable form of an inflorescence-basket, the core of which consists of small tubular yellow flowers, and the frame is made of false-ligulate petals.

Today, thanks to the efforts of breeders, semi- and double varieties of garden chamomile are available to gardeners.

Compared to wild specimens in cultivated perennials:

• flowers are larger;
• bud formation is much more active;
• the flowering period is longer;
• flowers may reappear in the second half of summer.

The garden chamomile depicted in the photo, Leucanthemum vulgare or Leucanthemum maximum, is popularly called cornflower or popovnik. In early spring, a rosette of oblong basal leaves appears above the soil. When inflorescences appear on faceted, erect stems, the height of the plant can vary from 20 to 80 cm. Depending on the variety, the diameter of the inflorescences can reach from 3 to 10 cm.

Reproduction of garden chamomile by dividing the bush

Chamomiles planted on the site grow well, form clumps, which remain decorative even outside of flowering and resemble green pillows. However, after a few years, rejuvenation is required, otherwise the inflorescences become smaller every year, the foliage becomes smaller and weaker.

Perennial garden daisies reproduce by seed and vegetative methods. If these beautiful flowers are already growing in the flower beds, it is enough to divide the adult curtain into several.

It is best to plant a perennial in the first half of autumn, dividing the plant into parts so that each has a part of a strong rhizome and several growing points. The soil for planting chamomile must be dug up, cleared of weeds and moistened:

1. The hole is dug a little larger than the root system.
2. The plant in the planting hole is placed at the same level, after straightening the rhizomes.
3. The hole is filled with soil, which is compacted and watered.

Since seeds from faded baskets do not convey the characteristics of the parent plants, vegetative propagation is indispensable if you want to get young clumps of any varietal garden chamomile.

The more often the clumps are rejuvenated, the more spectacular their flowering and the larger the inflorescences. However, spring replanting may delay or cancel the appearance of buds.

Sowing garden perennial chamomile and planting it in the ground

Chamomile seeds have excellent winter hardiness, so they can be sown both in spring and before winter. Autumn sowing will not only save precious spring time, but also provide natural stratification. This means that the seedlings will be friendlier and stronger.

Spring propagation of garden chamomile by seeds is possible in two ways:

• sowing in thawed, dug up and loosened open ground;
• sowing seedlings at home, which are transferred to a flower bed in the warm season.

In the second case, the plants turn out stronger, they bloom earlier and by winter they manage to form a lush, strong rosette. Planting garden chamomile seedlings is carried out in the second half of February or March. For sowing, take a light, loose substrate based on sand, garden soil, etc. Seeds, several at a time, are placed in seedling containers or peat pots filled with moistened soil. Sprinkle the top with a thin layer of the same substrate.

The crops should be kept under film or glass and at high humidity until germination, that is, 10–15 days. Then the trays are transferred to the light and the cover is removed. If necessary, organize for 14 hours a day, otherwise the seedlings become very stretched and weaken.

Picking is carried out when the garden chamomile seedlings open 2–4 true leaves and are about 5 cm high. For active tillering, the main stem can be pinched.

One and a half or two months after sowing, the young plants are taken out into the open ground to pre-prepared sunny areas without stagnant water and with neutral acidity of the soil.

Garden daisies are planted in prepared soil, which is not only dug up, but also loosened. Weeds are carefully selected from the soil, and complex fertilizer for ornamental flower crops is applied to feed the seedlings.

It is more convenient to transfer seedlings with a clod of earth without damaging the root system. In this case, holes are dug slightly larger than the size of the containers, and the gaps are carefully filled with soil, compacted and watered. Although the plants are still small, they have to grow a lot, so gaps of 20 to 40 cm are left between seedlings, depending on the variety of garden chamomile and the design of the flowerbed. The first flowering of plants planted with seeds and seedlings should be expected only after a year.

Caring for garden chamomile after planting

All types of chamomile, including garden chamomile, are light-loving. They do not tolerate proximity to groundwater and growing in dense, caking soil.

But at the same time, perennials, beloved by gardeners, are very undemanding to care and can grow even on soils poor in humus, tolerate drought and are not afraid of serious attacks by pests.

However, after planting garden chamomile, caring for them should be careful and systematic. Young plants need frequent watering until rooting is complete. Flowers that are firmly established in a new place are no longer so tender, and they are watered only in hot, dry weather.

The time for watering is chosen so that drops of water in the sun do not act as lenses and do not cause unsightly burns on the leaves and inflorescences.

Although garden daisies are very unpretentious, lush flowering can only be achieved if the plants receive enough nutrition. Therefore, nitrogen fertilizers are applied under the roots in the spring. Wilted inflorescences must be cut off together with the stem. This will help keep the plant strong and decorate the area with white chamomile lace for a long time.

When flowering ends, flower care does not stop. Closer to autumn, adult clumps are divided, all old, dead parts are removed, flower stalks and dry leaves are cut out.

If the soil on the site is acidic, it must be deacidified in the fall using dolomite flour or lime.

Chamomiles are frost-resistant, but in winters with little snow they can freeze out, so before the cold weather the clumps are cut down to the ground and thickly sprinkled with peat, spruce branches or other suitable material.

Video about perennial garden chamomile

Double chamomile is a simple but effective plant for any flower bed. There are about 180 varieties among it. Therefore, in order to understand which of the perennial double daisies to choose, it is necessary to consider this plant in more detail.

Description of terry chamomile

The herbaceous plant belongs to the Asteraceae (Asteraceae) family. Terry chamomile is popularly called cornflower. The name is not always correct, since there is a separate variety of terry chamomile - Nivyanik.

Terry chamomile is a decorative perennial with large double inflorescences.

The stem is thick, elastic and dark green, reaching a length of 30 to 100 cm. The buds are large and dense.

Terry chamomile

The time of inflorescence depends on the variety. On average, it starts in June and ends in October. Inflorescence 8-12 cm in diameter.

Double chamomile flowers look similar to chrysanthemums, but are not chrysanthemums. They can be soft or dense to the touch. Although there is information in several sources that nivaria is classified as one of the types of chrysanthemums. The information has not been officially confirmed in biological encyclopedias.

Interesting! A priori, double chamomile flowers are snow-white; flowers of rare varieties come in cream, milky, and chalky shades.

Flowers are suitable for bouquets - they retain freshness for a long time, exude a pleasant and slightly perceptible aroma, and look lush and beautiful, especially when combined with bright accents.

Characteristics of terry chamomile varieties

Among the abundance of types of terry chamomile, varieties that have their own individual characteristics are especially popular.

French chamomile

The plant is one of the most winter-hardy among the orders of the Astrov family.

It loves moist soil and is planted in open ground. The inflorescence is 11 cm. A distinctive feature is that it blooms from May until the onset of frost.

French chamomile

Daisy Goldfinch

The variety has golden, double flowers with narrow, dissected petals. Blooms from early June until the first frost (mid-October). The height of the bush is about 50 cm. It tolerates the lack of light especially poorly. Looks good in group plantings.

Daisy Goldfinch

Chamomile Nivyanik

Another name is Crazy Daisy chamomile. The stem grows around 70 cm. The petals of Crazy Daisy are elongated, dissected, and soft. The flowers are snow-white, chrysanthemum-like in shape. It grows on loose soils and requires a lot of light and space. Loves feeding. In May, it is recommended to first plant in a greenhouse, and in June - in open ground.

Chamomile Nivyanik

Chamomile Chrysanthemum

The variety is distinguished by a large single inflorescence. Diameter – 12 cm. Petals are soft to the touch, fragile. The plant is winter-hardy and does not require much light.

Chamomile Chrysanthemum

Chamomile Edelweiss

It is considered the flower of true love and happiness. The scientific name is Leontopodium. Tolerates severe frosts. The flowering period ranges from early June to late August. The appearance of the inflorescence resembles a lush lion's paw. Loves moist soils and does not require much light.

Chamomile Edelweiss

Chamomile Fiona Goghill

A densely double, pom-pom-like plant. Diameter – 8 cm. Height – about 50 cm. Blooms from early June to August. For normal development of chamomile, fertile soil, well moistened, is required. Loves fertilizers and top dressing.

Chamomile Fiona Goghill

Romashka Real Knight

The flowers are spoon-shaped (narrow in the middle, widening towards the edges). Arranged in 2 or 3 rows. The stems are massive, length – about 40 cm.

Romashka Real Knight

They are not winter hardy, but have increased disease resistance. Blooms in July. Feels good in open sunny areas.

Chamomile Little Lady

Reaches only 15 cm in height.

Chamomile Real Glory

Plant height – 75 cm. The marginal flowers are pure white, the tubular ones are pale yellow. Flowers with a diameter of 11 cm. Long flowering begins in June and lasts until the end of October. Has increased resistance to diseases and pests.

Chamomile Real Glory

Agricultural technology

When choosing this crop for a site, its characteristics should be taken into account. Each section has its own nuances.

Landing

The soil for planting should be loose and moist. The place is sunny and open. A month before planting, you need to plow, fertilize the soil with mineral or organic additives, and make small holes for planting.

Attention! Almost all varieties require a lot of light. If there is not enough of it, the plant will quickly wither.

There are 3 planting methods:

• The seedless method. Seeds are planted in open, prepared soil at the end of May or beginning of June. Since the seeds are small, they need to be lightly sprinkled with soil. After 2-3 weeks, the first shoots appear. After 3-5 leaves appear on the plants, daisies are planted 2 at a distance of 40 cm. If the variety is late, then terry chamomile will bloom in early autumn, early ones - in the second year of life.
• Seedling method. Popular method of reproduction. In early spring, seeds are sown in deep pots with loose soil and drainage. First, moisten the soil a little. After planting, the seeds are sprayed with water from a spray bottle, covered with film, and placed on a sunny tray. Planted in May, when the soil has warmed up well to a depth of 40 cm.
• Method of dividing a bush. An adult plant is divided every 3-4 years. In September or mid-spring, the plant is dug up and divided into 2-3 parts. Divided bushes are planted at a distance of 30-40 cm and watered.

Growing

Terry chamomile constantly needs to moisten the soil during the summer season. On hot, sultry days, watering should be carried out 3-4 times a week, 1 liter per 1 m².

It's best to simply check when the soil becomes dry.

Important! To prevent the soil from becoming too waterlogged and causing disease and bacterial development, the soil moisture should be checked. Moisture should penetrate to a depth of no more than 0.4 m.

Young plants are fed once every 2-3 weeks. For this, nitrogen fertilizers and mullein infusion (10 g per 1 m2) are used. If the weather is dry, water the chamomile after feeding.

Nitrogen fertilizers for chamomile

Adult double daisies (2-3 years of life) are fed with urea once before flowering - 20 g per 1 m2. Fertilizer is applied a second time if the leaves lose their brightness during flowering and become pale green.

Plants grow and grow quickly, so the bushes are regularly weeded. Loosen the soil 2-3 times per season.

Pest and disease control

Some varieties of terry chamomile have unique resistance to diseases, but most of them are susceptible to the following diseases if planting and care conditions are not met:

• Rust - red spots on the leaves.
• Powdery mildew - the plant becomes covered with a white coating, later turns brown and begins to rot.
• Gray rot - dead leaf tissue is covered with gray-brown fluff.

Treatment:

• All diseased plants are removed.
• Uninfected plantings are treated with fungicides - Topaz, Fundazol.

Among the pests, terry chamomile is attacked by thrips, aphids, and rot.

For treatment of small areas affected, it is recommended to use a home remedy - laundry soap. Apply a small amount of soap solution to the affected areas in the dark. If the folk remedy does not help, the plant is treated with insectoacaricides. Karbofos, Actellik are suitable.

Cutting flowers

Half a month after the start of flowering, you can cut the buds into bouquets. This should be done with garden shears.

If the owner plans to plant double daisies next year, then he leaves 3-4 flowers. After flowering ends, the baskets dry out. When they reach a light brown color, they are cut off. The seeds are removed and scattered in paper bags.

They need to be stored in a dry, dark place.

Preparing for winter

After flowering, before the onset of cold weather, the stems are cut at the root. If the gardener plans to plant daisies next year, then it is necessary to leave the seeds. For the winter, the roots are placed under covering material, dry leaves, spruce branches, and straw.

Masters of their craft have a couple of tricks that help grow magnificent double daisies on the site:

• If the soil is acidic, then do not despair. Before planting, it is enough to carry out alkalization by adding 300 g of lime and dolomite flour per 1 m².
• Immediately before planting, flower fertilizer is poured into the hole, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
• At the beginning of flowering, for maximum lush buds, the plant is fed with a solution of potassium sulfate, superphosphate, 20 g per 10 liters.
• To extend the life of cut terry daisies for sale, experienced gardeners feed them with soda (3/4 teaspoon diluted in a liter of water). This will help get rid of bacteria and maintain a presentable appearance.

Attention! Do not overdo it with soda - it will destroy the plant.

• For abundant germination, mulch the soil with dry grass and sawdust.
• Nielweed grows in one place for no more than 7-8 years. Strong growth harms the plant’s immunity and the quality of flowers. Therefore, every 2-3 years it is necessary to rejuvenate terry chamomile by dividing the bushes.

Terry daisies are flowers that look fresh in bouquets, maintaining their original appearance and pleasant aroma for a long time. Using the information from this article, even a novice gardener will be able to get many beautiful and lush buds of this plant on his site.

Many plants can “dress up” the yard of a private house. A real fairy that can transform a boring place is the perennial garden chamomile. Planting and caring for the plant in open ground is quite simple, and the large white flower heads will create a good mood. In everyday life, these beautiful tall flowers are called daisies because of their color similarity to field chamomile - white petals and a yellow center.

The specific name of the ornamental crop is cornflower, or popovnik. The plant in stores is sometimes called “leucanthemum”, voicing the Latin name of the species: Leucanthemum vulgare.

Description

Nivianik, or perennial garden chamomile, belongs to the Asteraceae, grows up to 15-80 cm. The root is short, with small branches. The stem is slightly faceted, straight, surrounded at the bottom by a rosette of oblong serrated leaves. The oblong stem leaves along the edges are also jagged and bright green. Inflorescences are baskets with yellow central tubular flowers and white false-lingulate marginal ones. The baskets of varietal plants reach from 6 to 12 cm in diameter; the colors of the marginal flowers also vary - from white to yellow. The fruits are small achenes.

All varieties of garden chamomile last a very long time when cut, up to 7-10 days.

Types and varieties

Wild cornflower grows almost everywhere and has up to twenty species. It has been cultivated for a long time, and numerous varieties are distributed in gardens, differing in the shape of the petals, shade and structure of the basket.

• Christine Hagemann

The Christine Hageman variety was bred from the largest cornflower, grows up to 1 m. The baskets are large, 8-10 cm in diameter, the color is a classic chamomile combination: white with a yellow center. Blooms from July to mid-August.

• Autumn chamomile

The species is also called late cornflower. This impressive flower, up to 1.5-2 m high, is a rare guest in our gardens. The bush is stable, with a crown of lush, large snow-white flowers up to 8-10 cm in diameter. Blooms in August.

• Alaska

A variety of long-flowering garden chamomile. The plant is up to 70-80 cm high, the diameter of the inflorescence is 10-12 cm. It blooms in June-July. The marginal petals are beautifully curved.

• Russian beauty

Perennial chamomile grows up to 70 cm, the inflorescences are large, semi-double, up to 10 cm. The white petals are dissected at the ends.

• Fiona Coghill

The amazing variety Fiona Coghill is distinguished by densely double pompom inflorescences 7-8 cm in diameter with a yellow center barely noticeable behind the cap of the petals. The height of the strong stem of garden chamomile is 70 cm. It blooms in July and August.

• Maxima Kenig

Chamomile is tall, from 70 cm to 1 m, with strong peduncles. Baskets are 1–2 rows, 10–12 cm in diameter. Blooms in June-July.

• Paladin

Variety Paladin up to 50-60 cm high. The inflorescences are original, 3-4 rows, lush, with a large center. The petals are of the usual shape for a cornflower.

• Aglaia

Garden chamomile Aglaya grows up to 60-70 cm. The flowers of this variety have interesting double inflorescences 10 cm in diameter with dissected narrow petals. Pleases with long flowering - from June to the end of August.

• Crazy Daisy

The bizarre, randomly twisted wide petals of the perennial Crazy Daisy chamomile with a yellow center create inflorescences 8-10 cm in diameter. The bush grows up to 70 cm, blooms in the second half of summer. Daisies of the varieties Ostrich Feather, Fair and others boast the same twisted but narrow petals.

• Little Princess

Perennial daisies of the low-growing variety Little Princess are grown for borders or edging flower beds. The plant, 20 cm high, blooms in July and August, the baskets reach 5-6 cm in diameter. Many flower stalks grow from the root. Another low variety Snegurka has the same inflorescences - up to 30-35 cm in height.


Some elegant varieties - Edelweiss, Wirral Supreme, Victorian Secret, Rings - are distinguished by short and inwardly curled marginal petals, which are located closer to the center. They form a kind of snow-white crown around a yellow center.

In the varieties of garden chamomile Lemon Curly, Gold Finch, Real Dream, Goldrausch, Broadway Lights, the edge petals are colored yellow.

Large baskets will be on chamomile bushes, which are replanted annually.

Reproduction

Garden daisies are propagated by growing from seeds and dividing bushes.

Seeds

There are two methods of sowing: winter (in open ground) and spring (seedlings). Not all varieties are sown before winter.

It should be noted that terry and varietal nivaria will not repeat the characteristics of the mother plant when grown from seeds.

Propagation by spring seedlings is considered more reliable.

• In March, a light and loose substrate of sand and peat is laid out in pots and 2-3 chamomile seeds are placed at a depth of 0.5 cm.
• Containers covered with film are placed near the window until germination, regularly moistening the soil.
• Shoots appear in 10-15 days.

Bright sunlight interferes with the germination of chamomile seeds. Containers with crops cannot be placed on the windowsill.

Niwberry seedlings are carefully looked after.

• Seedlings need to be illuminated for at least 14 hours. For this purpose, special phytolamps or fluorescent lamps are used.
• Water with moderately settled warm water.
• If all the achenes have sprouted, the less developed plant is removed by pinching or cutting off the stem. You cannot pull out a seedling so as not to damage another.
• Plants are planted in open ground in May-June, in warm soil.

The seedling is pinched above the 3rd or 4th leaf so that in the future a bush with several shoots will form.

By division

In the third or fourth year of growth, chamomile bushes must be divided and replanted to rejuvenate the plant. Over time, the bushes thicken, and the shoots from the center of the planting die off.

Transplantation in the spring is painful for the plant. The bushes are replanted in September or October, choosing cool, cloudy weather. Fertile soil is poured in place of the dug out area.

Care

Perennial garden chamomile is quite unpretentious. But you need to choose the right site for the plant - sunny, without close groundwater and with neutral soil. On acidic soils, alkalization is carried out by adding per 1 sq. m 300 g lime or dolomite flour. Before planting, the soil is mixed with humus (a bucket per 1 sq. m), and added to the holes. Plants are planted at a distance of 20-40 cm, depending on the vigor of the bushes. After watering, the soil is mulched to retain moisture.

In addition to regular watering, loosening the soil and removing weeds, caring for garden chamomile includes periodic feeding.

• Flower growers recommend dry fertilizing with ammonium nitrate in the spring - without subsequent watering, scattering the fertilizer between the bushes (1 tablespoon per square meter).
• If the leaves do not delight with rich greenery, chamomile is supported with urea in the bud phase: 1-2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water.
• In spring, a solution of nitrophoska is also used: 35-40 g per bucket of water.
• At the beginning of flowering, feed with a solution of potassium sulfate and superphosphate: 20 g per 10 liters.

Flowers will last a long time if you remove the wilted baskets. Before winter, the stems are cut off and the plants are covered with fallen leaves or other mulch.

Diseases and pests

Garden daisies can be affected by fungal diseases.

• With fusarium, the roots rot, the stems and leaves turn yellow.
• A whitish coating that turns brown over time is a sign of powdery mildew.
• Reddish spots on the top of the leaves appear due to rust.
• Dead leaf tissue covered with gray fluff occurs with gray rot.

Diseased plants are removed, and all plantings are treated with fungicides (Oxyhom, Topaz, Fundazol are suitable).

Fresh greenery of perennial daisies is attacked by thrips and aphids. If colonies of pests are noticed, they are treated with insectoacaricides: “Aktellik”, “Agravertin”, “Karbofos”.

Designers' Choice

The unsurpassedly beautiful garden chamomile easily forms magnificent combinations with other flowers.

• Snow-white luxurious bouquets of cornflowers look harmonious with bright poppies, bells, cornflowers, phlox, daylilies, carnations, etc.
• Chamomiles create sophisticated compositions with pinnacle and other tall ornamental grasses.
• Nivyaniks are planted on borders, in corners that recreate the Russian rural landscape.

Unpretentious plants will decorate a sunny area of ​​the garden. Rest near a curtain of cheerful flowers will be complete, but they require so much care.

Everyone knows chamomile, so many people confuse other flowers with it. The characteristic shape of the petals and the elongated stem give similarities to different plants. In addition, chamomile itself has many varieties. A little educational help will help you figure it out and find out interesting information about such similar colors.

Chamomiles and most similar plants belong to the Asteraceae family. Its representatives are easily identified by:

• herbaceous stem;
• elongated shape of the petals;
• a basket framed with petals;
• weak aroma.

Sunflower, thistle and dandelion are considered relatives of chamomile. They also belong to the aster family and have similar characteristics.

The most common is the pharmacy. Large or decorative ones are most often found in flower beds. Asters, some varieties of chrysanthemums and gatsanias also have large inflorescences.

Multi-colored daisies

The first sign by which you can distinguish them is the color of the petals. In chamomile or decorative chamomile they are white. There are similar flowers with different shades of petals.

Blue

Blue color indicates that you have grown or. The latter's petals are sometimes colored half white, which creates a pleasant decorative effect.

Colored

Colored daisies, whose petals come in different colors and shades, called Anemone Blend or Anemone Corona. Echinacea varieties also have similar colors.

Yellow

Doronicum (kozulnik) is most often confused with yellow ones.. You can also find Pyrethrum with lemon-colored petals, this variety is very similar to Chrysanthemum due to its double petals and small shrub shape.

Purple and lilac

, Osteospermum with purple petals looks very beautiful in borders and bouquets. This also includes lilac daisies; the brightness and type of shades vary depending on the variety of a particular plant species.

Despite the similarity, each flower is unique. They differ not only in appearance, but also in life expectancy., susceptibility to disease, unique medicinal or simply beneficial properties. What are these flowers called and what do they look like?

Anacyclus

Anacyclus or anacilus is a perennial plant with creeping stems and large flowers. Used to decorate alpine slides, as it is low (up to 5 cm). The buds are dark pink, but the petals are white inside.

Perennial plant in the form of a low (up to 10 cm) and a wide bush (up to 50 cm). The leaves and stems are gray, the petals are densely packed together, white.

Perennial plant with bright yellow petals and core, grows from 0.3 to 1 m in height. The leaves are triangular and deep green.

Flowers of all varieties of Doronicum do not lose their appearance for a very long time after cutting. Over time they dry out and remain just as beautiful.

- perennial plant, forms a bush 0.3-0.8 m high. The blooms are large, with dense oblong white petals, the core is bright yellow. There is only one corolla on one stem, unlike chamomile.

Calendula or marigold is an annual herbaceous plant 0.5-0.6 m high. petals are orange or deep yellow. The leaves are green in the form of an elongated oval.

Most often found in ornamental crops is a perennial plant. The flowers are full, the petals are colored pink, white, lilac, the core is soft yellow. A neat bush grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are oblong, located at the base of the stem.

or Dolmatian, Persian chamomile - a perennial herbaceous plant 0.4-0.6 m high. The flowers are large, but there are varieties with small and full corollas. The color of the petals varies from white to burgundy.

Pyrethrum flowers repel ixodid ticks.

Arctotis

An annual or perennial plant 0.20-0.3 m high. On a bare stem inflorescences with a diameter of 5-10 cm, depending on the variety. The color of the petals is white or pale yellow. The dark green leaves have a light silvery coating.

or gazania (African chamomile) Grows up to 30 cm in height, inflorescence 5-9 cm in diameter. The color of the petals varies, but red and pink varieties are popular. The leaves are dark green, curly.

Perennial. Bare stems 0.4-0.6 cm high, hard. A rosette with long petals (up to 0.35 m) and dense, with a diameter of 0.05-0.15 m. Gerberas come in any color, with the exception of blue.

Venidium

Venidium grows up to 0.8 m. The petals are elongated with pointed ends, the rosette is not stuffed. Venidium comes in pink, white, orange and yellow colors. The heartwood is brown or burgundy.

Cosmea is an annual or perennial 50-150 cm high. The stems are tender, the leaves are thin, reminiscent in shape of apothecary chamomile or dill.. The petals are long, painted in one or two colors (edge ​​effect), and are white, red, pink or purple. The inflorescence is up to 12 cm in diameter.

Perennial or annual plant. Bush height 0.5-0.9 m, thin leaves. Flowers are rich shades of yellow; there are specimens with burgundy petal bases.

Osteospermum is a perennial plant, but cultivated varieties are grown as annuals. Grows in the form of a bush 0.25-1 m high, inflorescence diameter 4-10 cm. The color of the petals is white, various shades of red, purple.

Sunflower

Decorative sunflowers differ significantly from their counterparts. Depending on the variety they are:

1. Miniature.
2. With double and dense blooms.
3. Multi-colored.

Some of them, especially the tuberous sunflower, look like a giant yellow daisy. Such plants grow up to 3 m in height, and the inflorescences are 3-5 cm in diameter.

Jerusalem artichoke or earthen pear is a perennial plant with stems 0.50-4.0 m high. Flowers are yellow, their diameter is up to 10 cm.

Ursinia is an annual or perennial 30-60 cm high. The flowers are bright yellow, white or purple, glossy, up to 5-6 cm in diameter. Ursinia leaves are dark green in color.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is a perennial with many flowers.. Most often found with thin, rigid stems, lacy light green leaves and flowers 2-5 cm in diameter. Chrysanthemum petals can be of a wide variety of shades and colors: from white to purple.

Echinacea - perennial with medicinal properties. On stems with leaves there is one flower with a core protruding upward. The petals are pink or purple, oblong with pointed ends.

Erigeron is a perennial, grows up to 40 cm in height. Petals are elongated, rounded, color: white, pink, yellow, violet, purple. The inflorescence is 2-5 cm in diameter.

Among the listed variety, every daisy lover will find a suitable option. The choice depends on the properties of the varieties, preferences in colors and plant size. Chamomile-like flowers come in different colors, heights and even types (grass, shrubs). They are selected for any ensemble in a flowerbed and they will last for many years, delighting with bright colors and long-lasting flowering.