Garden Paciorecznik , otherwise also known askanna , is a rhizomatous perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and India. The Latin name comes from the Greek word kanna, meaning reed, and was given because of the strong growth and stiff stems of the plants in question. The Polish name paciorecznik refers to the spherical, shiny seeds of the bead, resembling rosary beads. See how planting andgrowing a beadand learn about the most interestingvarieties of beadlets
Paciorecznik garden, canna
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Garden Paciorecznik, Kanna - varieties
The genus canna bead (Latin Canna) belongs to several dozen species, but in garden cultivation the most common isgarden bead(Canna x generalis). This name is used to describe hybrids resulting from crossing different species. These hybrids were bred by gardeners and are either of unknown origin or have a complex pedigree.
It is worth noting, however, that the most popular species of the bead that gave rise to garden hybrids is theIndian bead(Canna indica). In cultivation, there are many garden varieties derived from the Canna indica species, as well as plants of the pure species of the Indian bead. Interestingly, the Indian beadstone does not come from India, as its name might suggest, but from the areas of Mexico and South America.
Pure Canna indica is a rhizome perennial up to 2.4 m tallIts leaves are oblong ovate, dark green, sometimes with red discoloration. The plant blooms from yellow to red all summer until fall. The flower petals are very narrow and the inflorescences appear at the tops of thick, fleshy stems.
Indian Paciorecznik - Canna indica
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Among the hybrid varieties of the bead we will findcanna varieties differing in the color of flowers , both with single-color flowers (white, cream, yellow, orange, pink, salmon or shades of red) and multi-colored, as well as differing in height.Dwarf varieties of beadletsare usually 50 to 70 cm tall. Tall varieties, on the other hand, may exceed 150 cm.
The leaves of the beadletsare single, oblong ovate, oblong, vaginally around the stem.They are mostly green, but there are alsovarieties of bead with colorful leaves , mostly in shades of red, purple or multi-colored.
Exotic-lookingbead flowers can decorate garden beds from the beginning of summer to late autumn(until the first frost). They are therefore great long-flowering garden flowers. Plants can be grown in mixed beds. They look great when planted in groups by the lawn.Low varieties of beadscan be planted in containers for balconies and terraces. Beadlets are also used as cut flowers.
Bead planting
A large selection of rhizomes is available for sale in the spring season, becausespring is the best time to plant a beadBead-seed rhizomes are planted from the beginning of March in pots filled with compost soil, to which it is added horticultural peat and sand, and then placed in a heated room with a temperature offrom 15 to 18 ° C. During rooting, the rhizomes should be watered very moderately, because they can rot easily if they are watered excessively. During this period, the access of light does not matter.The rhizomes of the garden bead root in about 3 weeksWhen the leaves begin to appear, place the pots in a bright room and raise the temperature to about 20 ° C.
We plant these flowers in the garden in May. From the beginning of May, we temper the plants by putting them outside for the day. At night, due to the risk of frost, they must return to the room. In the second half, when we are sure that the risk of frost is over, we can plantcanna for garden rebatesor in containers on the balcony or terrace. Kanna rhizomes are planted horizontally, at such a depth that they are covered with only 4 to 5 cm of the substrate. Short varieties are planted at a distance of 30 x 50 cm, medium-tall - at a distance of 50 x 70 cm, and tall - at a distance of 60 x 90 cm.The spacing for planting the beaddepends on the size of the plants of a given variety.
Growing a garden bead
Growing a canna in the gardenrequires a warm, sunny position for the plant (possibly there may be places slightly shaded for part of the day), sheltered from the wind, as well as fertile and humus soil with a pH 6.5 to 7.0. The soil should be enriched by adding compost or well-fermented manure.
Garden beadshould be watered abundantly 2 to 3 times a week. In container cultivation, you usually need to water it every day. We also provide additional doses of fertilizers several times a season. To extend flowering time, remove faded flowers.
Paciorecznik, canna - variety with red leaves
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Pebble rhizomes are not frost resistant. Therefore,in the fall, before the onset of the first frosts, it is necessary to dig out the beads Plants must be dug up with the entire root ball. Then the stem is cut from the rhizome with a sharp knife. After this treatment, the rhizomes are shaken off the excess soil and placed in boxes in a frost-free room. To prevent the rhizomes from drying out, they are covered with moist peat or sawdust. Duringstorage of the rhizomes of the beads , it is necessary to control the humidity and, if necessary, slightly moisten them.The storage temperature of canna rhizomes during the winter should be between 5 and 8 ° C
Paciorecznik garden - variety with two-color flowers
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Paciorecznik, kanna - division of rhizomes
We can multiply the cannas on our ownreproduce in spring by dividing rhizomesThis treatment is carried out in March. We divide the stored rhizomes in such a way that each separated part has at least 1 or 2 renewing buds. After dividing the rhizome, leave the wounds to dry.It is also advisable to sprinkle the wounds with coal dust or charcoal. When the wounds are dry, we can plant the rhizomes of kanna in pots and proceed with them in the same way as with the newly purchased rhizomes.
In amateur cultivationthe propagation of the bead tree from seedsis not recommended because the seedlings do not repeat the characteristics of the parent plants. Especially if we grow hybrid varieties of the garden bead.
Diseases and pests of beadworms
The most dangerous disease for pimples isparenchymal bacteriosis , caused by the fungus Xanthomas cannae. As a result of infection, the canna's buds rot and brown streaks appear on the leaves. Another fungus - Sclerotina sclerotiorum, can causescar rot of the stems of the beadstoolDuring winter storage, the rhizomes of the beadstool can be infested with fungi that cause rhizome rotting. Infested plants must be removed.
From pests - snails and aphids may appear on the leaves of beadworms. Rhizomes can be threatened by wireworms feeding in the ground. Sometimes these plants are also attacked by soil nematodes, flies or mites.
