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Geykherella Golden Zebra is a hybrid of garden plants of geyhera and tiarella. Due to the extraordinary decorativeness of foliage and unpretentiousness in care, the species has gained popularity among gardeners and landscape designers.
Description Golden Zebra with gray hair
According to the description and photo, the Golden Zebra geyherella is a perennial plant with bright leafy plates of a beautiful indented shape. Of all the existing varieties – it is the most spectacular. The plant forms a cushion-shaped bush, whose height is 30 cm, width – 45 cm. The foliage is yellow, there are ruby-colored streaks along the veins. At the end of the season, in autumn, they acquire bronze hues.
Flowering geyherella “Golden Zebra” lasts more than two months – from June to August. Small white bell-shaped buds bloom on tall purple peduncles.
The roots are thick, located in the upper soil layer, the stems are thin, creeping, pink shades.
Geykherella “Golden Zebra” – an evergreen plant that requires shelter for the winter
Application in landscape design
Perennial geyherella Gold Zebra remains decorative throughout the season, acquiring an even more striking appearance by autumn. Designers use this feature to decorate the garden. Without difficulty, spectacular plants can be “fitted” into any composition, while creating a harmonious and attractive picture. Geyherella “Golden Zebra” is used in individual and group plantings. It is easy for her to find a place in mixborders, consisting of both herbal and shrub plants. Hostas, daylilies, roses, irises are good companions for Golden Zebra Geucherella. Its combination with early bulbs looks good – daffodils, crocuses, tulips. Bright leaves are spectacular in rockeries and rock gardens.
Using an ornamental plant to create a border or frame the shore of a reservoir allows you to keep the landscape in an attractive form throughout the season. Geyherella “Golden Zebra” grows well in containers. They are placed anywhere in the garden and moved, if necessary, to the gazebo, veranda and to the entrance to the house.
Features of reproduction
Geyherella “Golden Zebra” can be propagated in two ways – using cuttings and dividing the rhizome.
Cutting
For division, young green shoots of the current year are needed. They are cut in the first decade of April, dipped in a container of water, and a growth stimulator is added to speed up the process of root formation. A month later, roots appear on the shoots. Golden Zebra cuttings are planted in pots filled with fertile soil mixture. Transplantation to a permanent place is carried out at the moment when the plant begins active vegetation.
Flowering time for geyherella June-August
By division
The procedure for dividing the rhizome of the geyherella “Golden Zebra” should be carried out at least 1 time in 4 years. Otherwise, it loses its decorative effect, the tops dry, the shoots stretch out.
After extraction from the soil, the rhizome is washed, all dry stems are removed, divided into parts so that each has a live bud, and planted in a permanent place.
Planting and care
Geykherella “Golden Zebra” refers to unpretentious plants. In order for it to have a bright, beautiful and healthy appearance, you should choose the soil and place for planting, perform simple care, consisting of periodic watering, top dressing, disease and pest control.
Recommended dates
Young seedlings of geyherella “Golden Zebra” are planted in the ground after the frosts end and warm weather sets in. In the middle lane, this period begins at the end of May.
You can start dividing the bushes from the second decade of July until August 10. Plants have time to bloom and take root before frost.
Site selection and soil preparation
Geykherella “Golden Zebra” develops well on fertile soils with a loose structure. The acidity of the soil should be neutral or slightly alkaline (pH 6,0 – 6,5). Drainage is arranged at the landing site so that excess moisture can be drained. Due to the shallow root system of the plant, the soil is chosen with moisture-intensive properties that can retain water in sufficient quantities for nutrition.
For planting, choose a site illuminated by the sun in the morning and shaded during the rest of the time. Without sunlight, the leaves do not acquire a bright color, they become faded. Constant exposure to the sun leads to an oppressed state of the plant, its drying out and death.
Hilling geyherella “Golden Zebra” is carried out annually
Landing algorithm
After choosing a site, proceed to landing:
- Pits are prepared with a width and depth of 30 cm.
- A drainage layer is made of expanded clay, broken brick or crushed stone.
- Garden soil is used as a substrate, to which ash, humus or compost is added.
- Before planting, dry and damaged shoots are removed from the seedlings, the roots are shortened.
- Fresh cuts are treated with crushed coal.
- Place bushes in the center of each hole.
- Sprinkle with soil, water.
- Landings shade.
Watering and fertilizing schedule
After planting the geyherella “Golden Zebra” regular watering is necessary. Both overdrying of the soil and stagnation of moisture, which can lead to decay and death of the root system, is harmful for the plant. In hot summers, watering is carried out at intervals of 1 to 3 times a week. When moistening, it is necessary to ensure that drops do not fall on the foliage and subsequently do not cause burns. After moistening the soil, it is loosened shallowly so as not to damage the surface roots, after which it is mulched with peat, mowed grass and leaves.
Geyherella “Golden Zebra” is an unpretentious plant that can develop on poor soils, but in order for the foliage to look as impressive and decorative as possible throughout the season, top dressing is necessary. On soils rich in organic matter, fertilizer is not applied in the first year after planting. In subsequent years, mineral complexes are used. Fertilizer is used twice – during the beginning of the growing season and after flowering. The recommended rate of top dressing is 20 g/mXNUMX.
Transfer
After several years of growth in one place, the geyherella “Golden Zebra” can change its original appearance – the leaves lose their brightness, fall off, the shoots are drawn out. Its roots are often exposed, leaving the surface of the soil, which leads to freezing of the plant. In this case, a transplant or rejuvenation of the bush by division is necessary.
If the procedure is carried out in the spring, geyherella quickly takes root, adapts to new conditions, and begins active growth. After transplanting in late autumn, it needs reliable shelter for the winter.
In the shade, geyherella turns green, losing its bright color
Wintering
Geykherella “Golden Zebra” has a moderate winter hardiness. It must be prepared for the coming frosts. For this purpose, sockets are spudded, mulched and covered with non-woven material. In addition to protection from low temperatures, it is necessary to protect the Golden Zebra geyherella from sunburn. In winter, evergreen foliage actively evaporates moisture, and the roots are in a dormant state and are not able to provide it with moisture in full. Without the organization of foliage shelter, a “physiological drought” can occur, which can weaken the plant due to burns.
The material is removed in cloudy weather gradually. To stimulate the activity of the root system, it is recommended to water the bushes with warm water.
Diseases and pests
Geykherella “Golden Zebra” is resistant to diseases, but in case of violation of agricultural technology or adverse weather conditions, powdery mildew or brown spotting may occur. The risk of disease increases if infected plants are nearby.
To eliminate the white coating that appears with powdery mildew, fungicide treatment is carried out. To combat brown spotting, preparations containing copper are used.
Among the most dangerous pests of the Golden Zebra geyherella are the furrowed weevil and slugs. The first destroys the roots, leading to the death of the plant. To combat it, mustard powder is used, the solution of which is sprayed over the foliage. Consumption rate – 1 tbsp. l. per liter of water.
Slugs gnaw through leaf plates, leaving white marks on them. Fluffy lime, which is scattered under the bushes in the morning or evening, during the period of maximum activity of slugs, will help scare them away from the site.
Conclusion
Geyherella Golden Zebra does not require careful care, grows quickly, looks beautiful. By placing it in your garden, you can give it a spectacular look and emphasize originality.
