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Buzulnik Przhevalsky (Ligularia przewalskii) is a herbaceous flowering perennial belonging to the Astrov family. The plant is native to China. It grows in the mountains, at an altitude of 1,1-3,7 km above sea level, along the banks of rivers and lakes, in forests, in wet ravines and near streams. Buzulnik Przhevalsky is widely used as a medicinal plant, as its roots have antibacterial properties. Cultivated as an ornamental landscape plant throughout Europe, the USA and Our Country.
Description of the buzulnik Przhevalsky
A large, powerful plant has a dense stem up to 1,2-2,5 m high, rich green, reddish-brown, chocolate hue. The leaves are very beautiful, openwork. Large, from 15 to 30 cm in diameter, in the shape of a heart or maple leaf, gracefully serrated. Strongly or slightly carved, with pointed fingertips. Bluish or silver-green, light green. The color of the petioles corresponds to or slightly lighter than the color of the stem.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky has an inflorescence in the form of a strongly elongated spike, without leaves. 30 to 70 cm long, sometimes with a slightly curved, hanging tip. Small flowers of sunny yellow color bloom sequentially, from the bottom to the top, as the inflorescence grows.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky is very hardy. It grows well in the shade, on sunny sides, but is picky about watering. Blooms in June and continues to bloom for a month.
Top Grades
Buzulnik Przhevalsky is a very elegant plant. In Our Country, it practically does not occur in the wild, but breeders have bred dozens of varieties that are magnificent in their external data.
Rocket
Buzulnik Przhevalsky variety “Rocket” is distinguished by brown-bronze stems and large peduncles. The heart-shaped leaves are strongly cut at the edges, and the yellow flowers resemble miniature daisies in shape.
Powerful semi-shrub perfectly withstands strong gusts of wind
maple leaf
The name of the variety – “Klenolistny”, speaks for itself. The characteristic leaves are very reminiscent of carved maple and grow up to 25 cm in diameter. The variety is tall, reaches 1,7 m. The flowers are light yellow, small, and the inflorescences are distinguished by slightly curved tips.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky “Maple-leaved” is distinguished by amazing decorative qualities
Little Rocket
A compact, undersized variety of Przhevalsky’s buzulnik with leaves of a rich emerald hue, with large teeth. Their shape is round, triangular or arrow-shaped, and the tips are pointed. Peduncles are voluminous, long, abundantly covered with bright golden flowers. The color of the stem and petioles is very dark, looks impressive against the background of rich yellow-green shades.
In addition to “Little Rocket”, breeders bred the “Rocket” variety, which is distinguished by powerful bushes up to 2 m high.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky in landscape design
Buzulnik Przhevalsky will serve as a decoration for any site. Magnificent bushes with sprawling unusual leaves and rich gold inflorescences draw attention to themselves. They look great alone in flower beds and lawns. They serve as a wonderful central base for floral and green arrangements. They can be planted both in partial shade, under the crowns of trees, next to buildings, and in open space.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky goes well with blue and blue delphiniums, purple aconite, tulips and primroses. Feels great next to artificial and natural reservoirs. Effectively frames decorative ponds and waterfalls with dense greenery. Used to create green screens and hedges, dense plantings, a background for shorter plants.
Even a small area, decorated with bushes of flowering Przhevalsky buzulnik, looks attractive
Features of reproduction
Buzulnik Przhevalsky can be propagated in two ways:
- planting seeds in the soil or on seedlings;
- dividing bushes.
The division of the rhizome is carried out in early spring, carefully digging up adult, overgrown bushes. The resulting planting material must be planted with a distance of 0,5-1 m. The seedlings bloom in the same season.
Planting buzulnik Przewalski
Planting perennials in open ground is not difficult. The most important thing is to choose the right place and prepare the soil for planting.
Recommended dates
Sowing the seeds of Przhevalsky’s buzulnik in open ground is carried out in early spring, as soon as the earth warms up. Autumn planting is recommended to be done in November or December, depending on weather conditions.
For seedlings, seeds can be planted as early as January-February. Seedlings are placed in a permanent place in May. In April, before bud break, adult bushes can be propagated by division.
Site selection and soil preparation
In one place, the Przhevalsky buzulnik can grow up to 20 years, so the choice of site and soil fertilization must be approached with all care. The flower feels good in partial shade, on the western and eastern sides of buildings, fences, under the crowns of trees and next to gazebos and trellises. Too bright midday sun can burn delicate leaves and flowers. The soil should be sufficiently loose and saturated with nutrients. If the bush lacks nutrition, the flowers will be rare.
The soil under the Przhevalsky buzulnik must be dug up, adding good humus and wood ash. Too acidic soil will have to be limed. Buzulnik Przhevalsky with its wide leaves inhibits the growth of weeds. However, when preparing the site, it is advisable to carefully select the roots of perennials, destroy weeds as they germinate.
Landing algorithm
Przhevalsky’s buzulnik is planted at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other, ideally it should be 1 m. So the bushes get enough space for growth without oppressing each other. Seedlings from the ZKS should be carefully transferred into the prepared holes. With an open root system, straighten the roots, falling asleep in layers and slightly crushing. The root collar should be at ground level.
After planting, you need to apply a complex mineral fertilizer, then shed well. Water daily if there is no rain until they are rooted. When planting with seeds, the soil must be covered with a film or covering material until germination.
If you need to plant a bush during the summer, it should be prepared. Remove a third of the leaves, starting from the bottom. Be sure to shade from direct sunlight and water so that the ground is constantly moist. Such a seedling takes root within a month.
Features of care
Caring for an adult Przhevalsky buzulnik consists in timely watering and top dressing. The soil must not be allowed to dry out, and it must have enough nutrients. The plant responds well to the introduction of humus and humus, watering with solutions of mullein and bird droppings. Usually garter bushes are not required, but during flowering or in areas with strong winds, it may become necessary.
Buzulnik Przhevalsky feels best on alkaline soils saturated with moisture and humus, delighting with green leaves and lush inflorescences
Watering and fertilizing schedule
An adult bush requires 3-4 liters of water daily, except for rainy days. If the plants are planted on the shore of a natural reservoir, drip or automatic watering is carried out – this is wonderful. In other cases, it will be necessary to ensure a regular supply of moisture and spraying the leaves in the summer heat.
Initially, fertilizers are applied at planting. At the beginning of summer, Przhevalsky’s buzulnik can be shed with a solution of mullein at the rate of 1×10 or 5 liters of well-rotted compost and humus can be added for each instance.
Loosening and mulching
Periodically, the Przhevalsky buzulnik requires loosening the soil to a depth of at least 8-10 cm with the obligatory removal of weeds. Then the soil must be mulched with a layer of peat, humus, sawdust, chopped straw or tree bark.
Trimming
In autumn, after the seeds are collected and the leaves are withered, the parts of the plants located above the ground should be cut off at the root. Remove fallen flowers, burn.
Preparation for winter
Shed the cut bushes with warm water, cover with a layer of mulch 5-8 cm thick. Since the Przhevalsky buzulnik tolerates frosty winters, no additional shelters are required. Only in the case of thin snow cover and low temperatures, landings can be covered with spruce branches, straw, several layers of covering material.
Diseases and pests
Buzulnik Przhevalsky is disease resistant and very rarely attacked by insect pests. Sometimes weakened bushes can be affected by powdery mildew. Purchased fungicides or folk remedies will help get rid of it – treatment with solutions of soda and soap or mustard powder.
Another danger that lies in wait for Przewalski’s buzulnik is garden slugs. To protect plants from these pests, you can scatter superphosphate granules at the roots without deepening them into the ground, or treat them with appropriate preparations.
Conclusion
Buzulnik Przhevalsky is a very impressive herbaceous perennial. Powerful, tall stems with large leaves and inflorescences elongated to a third of the length attract attention. The flower is an excellent element of landscape decor for personal plots, parks, recreation areas. Perfectly combined with various types of garden flowers, loves partial shade. For abundant flowering, the plant needs regular watering and top dressing.
