Pelargonium Elnaryds Hilda and other varieties of the Elnaruds series
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Geranium is one of the most beloved houseplants by flower growers. There are many varieties of this culture. Pelargonium Elnaryds Hilda stands out among all. Due to its short stature, lush bushes and abundant flowering, it quickly gained popularity among lovers of home flowers.
The history of the appearance of the Elnarids pelargonium variety
For the first time in the wild, pelargonium was discovered in Africa and southern Asia. Then it quickly spread to all continents, and came to Europe in the 17th century. Later, thanks to the efforts of breeders, different types of flowers were bred. Many of them began to be grown as ornamental plants.
Hilda variety
Description of varieties
Among the varieties of pelargonium of the Elnaruds series, there are the most common.
Hilda
Compact pelargonium with lush double buds of irregular pink-white color. Leaves are yellow with a brown spot in the middle. Hilda tolerates heat well and has a long flowering.
Gusten
A thriving pelargonium of the Elnaryds. The inflorescences are dense, the buds are peach-pink. The bush is compact.
Gusten variety
Bente
Zonal pelargonium. It reaches a height of 10 cm. The inflorescences are lush and terry. Apricot-red buds. Flowering of this species begins in May and lasts until the end of September.
Bente flower
Otto
Otto is often used to decorate balconies and verandas. The buds of this variety are orange in color, smoothly turning into pale pink. The bush reaches a height of 10 cm. Flowering begins in late spring.
A variety of flower called Otto
Singoalla
Houseplant with white, slightly pinkish flowers. The bush is compact and easy to form.
Pelargonium Singoalla
Lilian
A dwarf plant with double volumetric inflorescences. The buds can be gray-lavender in spring and pink in summer.
Representative of the Lilian variety
Clarissa
A lush bush with snow-white double flowers. The plant is compact, does not require formation.
Clarissa flower
Landing
Most pelargonium varieties are dwarf plants, so they need a small pot. In this case, the flower will give all its strength to the growth of shoots, and not roots. The soil should be selected so that it contains some sand and peat.
Reproduction
Pelargonium is propagated by seeds. They are planted in boxes with peat and left in a room with an air temperature of no more than + 20 ° C. The first shoots should appear in 3 weeks. All this time, the seedlings need to be irrigated with water from a spray bottle.
Care
Basic flower care procedures:
- After planting in the ground, the plant needs to be watered several times a week. Do not overmoisten the soil too much or allow it to dry out.
- During the growing season, the flower needs to be fed with fertilizers containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. However, you should not do this more than twice a month.
- Many types of pelargonium require formative pruning. To do this, pinch the leaves so that the bush grows wide.
- In summer, the flower can be taken out into the fresh air and placed in places protected from direct sunlight.
- In winter, it is better to keep the plant in a place with a temperature of at least +20 ° C.It should be watered at this time no more than twice a month.
- It is recommended to transplant pelargonium every three years. The procedure must be performed in April or March, so that the flower has time to take root by June and begin to bloom.
Diseases and pests
Pelargonium has high immunity, so pests and diseases rarely disturb it. But with improper care, problems can still arise.
Blooming pelargonium Hilda
If the plant is in the wrong place or has the wrong watering regime, this is indicated by the following signs:
- lack of flowering;
- rusty or dry leaves;
- rotting of the root system.
It is necessary to immediately eliminate the cause of the disease and treat the plant with fungicides.
In some cases, aphids, mealybugs or whiteflies can start on the bush. If found, the flower is sprayed with insecticides.
With proper care, pelargonium will make an excellent ornamental plant with bright, unusual flowers.
