Rezeda fragna(Reseda odorata) is a long-flowering honey plant to which insects flock willingly. It is worth planting this slightly forgotten plant from our grandmothers' gardens, if only because of its pleasant smell. Learn about the interestingvarieties of red resedaand find out what it looks likegrowing reseda in the gardenHere's what you should know about caring for red reseda so that it can decorate our gardens for as long as possible .
Rezeda wonna - Reseda odorata
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What does the sweet reseda look like?
Rezeda fragrant is an annualthat grows quickly and has an erect habit. It grows up to 40 cm in height and similar in width.Rezeda fragrant blooms from July to Septemberwith cream or white-green conical inflorescences. Flower petals up to 5 mm long surround clear orange stamens.Fragrance reseda flowers give off a pleasant smell , hence the plant's species name. The reseda leaves are oval, green, up to 10 cm long.
Rezeda fragrant can be grownin flower beds, in natural gardens, gazebos, balconies and recreation areas. Fragrance reseda is also grown in balcony boxes. It is also a great cut flower plant.
Rezeda wonna - varieties
Rezeda fragna comes in a few selected varieties that deserve to be recommended. Here arethe most interesting varieties of fragrant reseda :
Rezeda wonna 'Grandiflora'- a variety with reddish, long flower clusters, growing up to 40 cm tall
Rezeda wonna 'Machet Riesen'- also grows up to 40 cm tall, has long, orange-red, fiery inflorescences
Rezeda wonna 'Goliath'- a slightly shorter variety of reseda, growing up to 30 cm tall, with red anthers
Rezeda fragrant 'Machet Rubin'- another lower variety, forms coppery red anthers and dark green, pleated leaves.
Rezeda wonna - Reseda odorata
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Rezeda wonna - cultivation in the garden
Rezeda fragna prefers soils rich in nutrients and sunny locations. Rezeda does not like transplanting, so it is good to choose a target position for her right away, in small groups scattered in flowerbeds, accompanied by summer flowers and perennials. One thing you should know is thatrezeda hates the company of roses We do not plant these plants next to each other!
Sowing reseda seeds into the ground from the beginning of April , and then remove some of the seedlings so that the plants grow 10-15 x 20-25 cm apart. As young reseda plants are sensitive to earth fleas, it is good to preparereseda seedlings underalready in early March. Then the seeds are sown in boxes with a mixture of compost soil, sand and peat. When the seedlings have a few true leaves, it is worth planting them into larger pots. During the growth of the flower reseda seedlings, we make sure that the substrate remains moist. From mid-May, after prior hardening the cuttings, plant them into the ground.
Do not plant red reseda every year in the same position . The plants then deteriorate and are more susceptible to diseases and pests.
When growing the flowering reseda in the garden, remove its faded inflorescences , thanks to which we extend the flowering period of the plant.We water flowers regularly, we can use liquid fertilizers for flowering plants at the same time. In September, when the leaves of the fragrant reseda begin to turn brown, we slowly remove it from the bedding or balcony boxes.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
