The original honey-bearing flowers of Monarda are a natural magnet attracting swarms of bees and butterflies.Pysznogłówki are attractive in summer and autumn, when, after the disappearance of colorful flowers, brown seed boxes become the main decoration of plants.
If the dumplings are he althy, that is not infected with powdery mildew, we can leave them in the bed to supplement the winter bouquet of bedding plants with ornamental grasses, asters and sedum plants. Then they are cut in early spring. Pysznogłówka comes from North AmericaIn these conditions, several dozen single and perennial species grow. Two perennial species are popular here: the scarlet monarda didima and the wind Monarda fistulosa. Herbalists also sow the aromatic, one-year-old Monarda citriodora.
The subject of dreams of every perennial enthusiast are winter-hardy breeding forms, blooming in various shades of red, purple, pink and white.Small lip flowers are densely gathered in flower heads. The flowers are surrounded by a wreath of flowers.The varieties in which the flowers contrast in color with the flowers look very original. varieties of 'Comanche' and 'Aquarius'. The scarlet headstock has a second flower that grows on a short stem above the main flower. This species is also called bergamot because it has a tart lemon aroma that is extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange fruit.
Stand for a delicious headboard
Pysznogłówka loves sunny positions in fertile, humus ground. It is good to feed the crops with compost on a regular basis.Optimal development conditions are provided by a moderately moist substrate; especially during flowering, it should not dry out.On the other hand, too much moisture in winter is also harmful. The gingerbreads bloom for many weeks. To enjoy them all summer long, it's best to plant several different long-flowering species.
The biggest disadvantage of plants is poor resistance to powdery mildew. They get sick especially when the planting is alternately dry and wet, and the ambient temperature often changes.It is best to constantly observe the leaves and react immediately in the event of the first lesions.The latest varieties are more resistant to mildew. Among them are 'Purple Ann', 'Elsi's Lavender' and 'Petit Delight'.
Pysznogłówka in a nutshell
As the name suggests, Monarda didyma delights with attractive inflorescences. As in all species of the Lamiaceae family, the flowers of the gingerbread are double-lipped, but are not gathered in clusters, but rather in heads.The color of the flowers can be red, pink, purple or white.Flowers appear at the end of June and bloom, depending on the variety, until August-September and sometimes even October.
Flowering time can be extended by removing fading inflorescences. Plants grow up to 120 cm in height, but in weaker and poorer soils they are usually much shorter. The headworm grows well in average soils as long as they are constantly moist. Then it grows strongly thanks to underground rhizomes.In order for the plant to retain its attractive appearance, it requires rejuvenation every 2-3 years.It looks beautiful on naturalistic beds, in the vicinity of yarrow, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses.
Dividing and cutting the long-flowering method
Perennial species and varieties of Pyszheadłówka have a tendency to create short stolons. If perennials take up too much space in the bed, cut them with a spade.Dividing is also recommended for he alth reasons.If we replant them every 3-4 years, they will bloom profusely and will not get sick.
Cultivars susceptible to mildew should be cut shortly above the ground after flowering. This greatly reduces the susceptibility to disease and helps to maintain a compact habit. Under no circumstances should plant parts affected by powdery mildew be thrown into the composter. Thanks to this, the monarda headstock should be resistant to mildew for a long time.
