Planting a shiryash and caring for him
In botany, shiryash is called a more intricate name – eremurus. The lush bloom of this plant is a fabulous sight.
The plant blooms in early summer. The first flowers appear at the bottom of the spikelet and gradually bloom higher. After a short time, the entire spikelet becomes like a huge candle blazing with a white or yellow flame.
Shiryash’s candles look beautiful on any flower bed
In gardens, 2 types of this plant are bred:
- narrow-leaved. Plant height – 1,7 m;
- powerful. It features a huge rosette of bluish leaves. Candles with inflorescences reach a height of 2,5 m.The pinkish or white flowers are about 4 cm in diameter.
There are also many hybrids with flowers of different shades. You can see a photo where the shiryasha candles enliven and decorate any corner of the garden with their bright colors.
Planting a shiryash and caring for him
The plant is best planted in early autumn. The flower prefers a place well lit by the sun and protected from drafts with drainage and fertile soil. Some varieties do well on clay soil, if you add a little sand or peat to them. The main thing is that the groundwater is not located close to the surface of the earth, this is detrimental to the plant.
Rhizomes are planted in holes 15 cm deep at a distance of 30-60 cm from each other
Low-growing varieties are planted closer, tall ones – further, so that there is enough space for everyone. A thick layer of pebbles or gravel should be laid out at the bottom of the pit, and covered with earth on top. When planting, you need to straighten the roots well. The top of the rhizome should rise 10 cm above the ground.
At home, the flower grows in arid regions, so abundant watering is contraindicated for it. Thick roots store enough moisture and nutrients to survive even in severe drought.
During the period of prolonged rains, it is advisable to cover the ground around the roots with a film to prevent excessive waterlogging and decay of the rhizome
The easiest way to propagate the plant is by dividing the rhizome. You can simply dig out the rhizomes and divide them into several parts with a sharp knife without removing them from the ground. It is advisable to treat the wounds, and then cover the delenki with soil. Next year, they will form several new outlets that can be seated. Sometimes the rhizome is dug out at the end of summer and new Kornedonians are separated. They are sent to a dry place for drying, and in the middle of autumn they are planted in a permanent place.
Eremurus fits perfectly into any flower bed. Its beautiful panicle candles stand proudly above the rest of the plants and make the composition light and airy.