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Zelenchukovy lamb (yellow) is a herbaceous perennial plant used by gardeners for landscaping. In landscape design, wild upright varieties are used, but ground cover varieties are also found. Yellow lamb can be grown in any area without much difficulty. The plant is picky and goes well with other ornamental crops.
Description and characteristics
Yellow lamb (Galeobdolon luteum) – herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm high. Stems creeping, well rooted with soft villi, light green in color. Peduncles erect, can reach 60 cm in height.
The root system is fibrous. Because of this, the shrub is able to fill the area with long shoots in a short period of time.
Annual stems grow by 50 cm or more
As the shoots grow, they cover the soil, and the width of the bushes increases. Due to trimming, you can give a domed shape. Some gardeners tie to supports and trellises. In such cases, the growth of the shrub slows down.
The shoots are densely covered with opposite leaves. They are ovoid, wrinkled, with small cilia near the petioles. The upper sheets are larger than the lower ones, with serrated edges.
Zelenchuk is characterized by short-term flowering. It begins in the middle or at the end of May, less often in June.
The shrub has a high frost resistance. Zelenchukaya lamb endures winter without shelter. It is characterized by low sensitivity to frost, withstands temperatures down to -35 degrees. A strong wind has a detrimental effect on it. It can lead to hypothermia of superficial roots, especially in summer if they have been overdried.
The yellow lamb does not tolerate long-term drought. Due to the heat and lack of water, the shoots begin to dry out and become brittle. Excess moisture is also detrimental to the plant, as it provokes fungal diseases.
Flower structure yellow
The buds are collected in stem whorls. They are located in the axils of the upper leaves. In the lower part of the bush, flower stalks are not formed. There is no pronounced aroma in the opened buds.
Bracts linear, acute, slightly bent down. There are small cilia on the edges. Sepals bell-shaped, shorter than bracts. Corollas yellow, oblong ovoid with four stamens.
Lamb prefers moderately moist, fertile loams.
Flowering of the yellow cassava lasts up to 3 weeks
Faded shoots are recommended to be removed from the bushes immediately. Then new ones will form in their place, on which buds also appear. This allows you to increase the flowering period, extending it until August.
In the photo of the zelenchuk yasnitka, rounded fruits are noticeable. They form seeds. As they mature, they open up.
Although the clover is shade-loving, it grows equally well in the open sun.
Where grows
Lamb yellow is common in many countries. Wild species grow in Asia, Our Country and Eastern Europe. Some varieties are successfully grown in the North, including Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
Yellow Lamb is adapted to grow in well-drained soils. Therefore, such a plant is common in coniferous and deciduous forests. Under natural conditions, the yellow lamb is propagated by seeds that are carried by insects and birds.
Varieties of Zelenchuk ordinary
In landscape design, wild-growing varieties of yellow lamb are used. There are several common subspecies.
Among them:
- Florentitum (Florentitum).
- Montanum (Montanus).
- Argentatum (Argentatum).
The most popular varieties of yellow clover are Golden Nuggets and Golden Anniversary. The main feature of such greenfinches is that they have variegated foliage. It is dark green with a silver pattern.
Long-term drought is harmful to Zelenchuk’s lamb
Varieties with variegated leaf colors are not recommended to be planted in the sun, otherwise they may brighten and lose their decorative effect.
Methods of reproduction
The main way is to divide the bush. The plant tolerates this procedure very well due to its strong root system and fast-growing shoots. The advantage of division also lies in the fact that it allows you to save varietal qualities.
The procedure is carried out in the spring season. A planting hole for a new plant is prepared in advance. A bush of yellow cassava is dug up, removed from the soil. It is necessary to separate shoots with strong roots, on which young buds are present.
If you want to plant several new specimens side by side, you should let the plant drop the seeds. They have a high germination rate and many new bushes will appear next year.
Propagation by cuttings is allowed. The material is cut in August and rooted in a moist substrate. After the roots appear, the cuttings are transplanted into a container in which they are kept until the next year.
Planting and caring for zelenchukuy
It is not difficult to grow a beautiful ground cover shrub on your site. To do this, it is enough to follow a few simple rules and competently care for the plant.
Terms of planting
Depends on planting material. Many people grow yellow jasmine from seeds. They need to be sown in the middle of spring with the onset of persistent warming. Planted directly into the ground.
Young plants obtained by cuttings are planted in the soil in May. Constant air temperature should not fall below 8 degrees.
Site and soil requirements
For yellow clover, areas located in partial shade are best suited. Excess sunlight negatively affects the condition of the plant, especially in summer, in hot weather.
The soil on the site should be loose, well moistened. The plant is insensitive to low nutrient content in the soil. But in order for the yellow lamb to bloom regularly and profusely, you should choose places with fertile soil.
It is not recommended to plant in soil containing an excess amount of nitrogen. Otherwise, the bush will grow too quickly and may harm other plants.
Planting and care
First of all, you need to prepare the site for sowing. Remove all weeds. The soil should be dug up, leveled if necessary.
Sowing seeds of yellow cassava:
- Dig shallow trenches.
- Spill the holes with water.
- Place the seeds on the bottom at a distance of 5-6 cm from each other.
- Sprinkle with a thin layer of loose soil.
- Spray with water from above.
The first shoots appear after 8-10 days. When the seedlings grow a little, you can remove the extra ones. In the early stages, abundant watering is not required. It is carried out only if there is no precipitation for a long time.
Lamb yellow blooms in the second year after planting in open ground
One of the important advantages of the described plant is that it inhibits the growth of weeds. Therefore, it does not need weeding. As the bush grows, it is necessary to periodically shorten the surface roots, otherwise they can harm the plants located nearby.
Mature plants require regular watering. Due to the dense foliage, the bushes need a lot of water. For each use 15-20 liters. Irrigation is carried out 1-2 times a week to prevent waterlogging.
Mineral top dressing yellow yasnotka is not required. The bush is fertilized once a year, in the spring, before flowering. It uses organic sources of nutrients.
After flowering, the buds are removed from the shoots. Fruits in which seeds are formed must also be harvested to prevent self-seeding.
Due to prolonged drought, the yellow lamb can be affected by spider mites, scale insects and whiteflies. Such pests can cause serious damage to the plant. For prevention, the bush needs to be treated with an insecticidal agent once every 1 months.
Before wintering, dry shoots are removed from the bushes. It is not necessary to cover the plant. To keep the roots from freezing, it is recommended to spud them with loose soil mixed with dry foliage, sawdust or bark. In the spring, they will become an additional source of nutrients for the plant.
Zelenchukuya lamb in landscape design
Laminaria is actively used for decorative purposes. Due to its rapid growth, it can green a large area in a short period of time. At the same time, the shoots creep and grow in breadth, which is why the bush becomes voluminous.
Yellow lamb is used to decorate various landscape elements:
- borders;
- artificial reservoirs;
- garden buildings;
- verandah, loggia.
Laminaria is often grown in flowerpots as an ampelous plant. Due to regular haircuts, he is given the correct shape.
Zelenchuk is often used for planting next to other undersized shrubs.
Yellow lamb is ideal for planting in shady areas where other flowering shrubs cannot be planted. With the help of such a plant, you can decorate various compositions, create a background for other cultures.
Conclusion
Zelenchukovy lamb is a common plant used for decorative purposes. The shrub is valued by gardeners and designers for its unpretentious care, fast growth rate. Despite the short flowering, it retains its decorative effect all year round due to the beautiful dense foliage. The shrub can be grown in almost any conditions, as it is cold tolerant and shade tolerant.