Pelargonium is one of the most popular, unpretentious, flowering plants.
The flower is grown not only at home, having it on a balcony or windowsill, but in the garden - in the open field.
There are a huge number of varieties of pelargonium, which have excellent decorative qualities. One of these types is Salmon.
History of
Homeland Pelargonium - South Africa. In the 16th century, mariners-naturalists, exploring the culture of the local population and the plant world, noticed bright and beautiful flowers right under their feet. After that, the breeders began to study the find, trying to adapt the culture to the new conditions. And so there were varieties of this plant, including the Pelargonium variety Salmon.
Varieties of flower with a photo
Quinn
Simple zone pelargonium. It has a fairly large and dense inflorescences. Blooms profuse, fluffy, permanent. Compact bushes do not stretch out, covered with large caps. Flowers are large, semi-double.
Comtess
Zone Standard Pelargonium. It has a compact average size. The flower is large, terry. Dense bush grows more in breadth. The flower has a faint geranium scent. Excellent transport handling. Unpretentious culture tolerates the thickness and lack of air. Adapts to any weather changes. Weakly susceptible to fungal diseases.
Reference! Very early onset of flowering. The color period is from the end of April to the beginning of October. Abundant flowering.
Knight
Popular variety of perennial pelargonium. Volumetric and compact bushes with a height of 35 cm and a diameter of 25 cm. This unique variety has brown leaves with a thin green border around the edge. Flowers of a salmon shade form large spherical inflorescences. With proper care, the plant can bloom all year round. During the season, each culture forms about 50-60 inflorescences. The variety is popular among amateurs and professional florists.
Princesses
Zone Pelargonium PAK Salmon Princess fully justifies its name. The variety has a long and abundant flowering. Unusual beautiful flowers like tulips. 8-10 buds are formed on each peduncle. Peduncles low. The plant blooms as big as air caps.
Appearance
- Pelargonium Salmon Queen.
This variety has large and dense inflorescences. White petals are distinguished by the salmon center. The leaves are wide, pale green. The flowers are large, semi-double, delicate pink-peach shade. Compact bushes are all covered with huge caps.
- Pelargonium Salmon Comtess.
Pelargonium flowers Salmon Commerce terry and large. Petals wavy on the edges, pale pink. Bare stem of light green color. Compact dense bush.
- Pelargonium Salmon Knight.
The peculiarity of this variety is brown leaves with a green border around the edges. Flowers of salmon color, form large, spherical inflorescences.
- Pak Salmon Princess Pelargonium.
Large openwork terry creamy pink flowers with a delicate scarlet middle are gathered in dense tight inflorescences on long peduncles. Rounded large pubescent leaves of green.
Landing
It is desirable to plant a beauty in mid-April or early Maywhen the soil is already well warmed up.
- Before planting large seeds of Pelargonium Salmon, it is desirable to wipe a little using fine sandpaper.Reference! Quality planting material can be purchased in specialized stores.
- For landing it is necessary to fill a wooden box with nutritious soil.
Then at a distance of 2-3 cm to make grooves.- Seeds should be placed every 1.5 cm, dropping them to a depth of 1 cm.
Landing does not necessarily sprinkle with earth, enough to cover the film.
- Sprouts will appear 14-20 days. Once they have formed 2 leaves, you can be transplanted in containers with a diameter of not more than 10 cm.
- Pour the soil to the brim of the pot, and make a recess in the center.
Then at a distance of 2-3 cm to make grooves.Pelargonium is a light-loving plant, so choose sunny places for planting.
The flower tolerates heat, drought and cold. Feeding preferably with low nitrogen fertilizers. The plant does not need careful care, but hypothermia, lack of light and moisture can provoke bacterial wilt.
Control that there is no stagnation of water and waterlogging. Remove dried flowers in a timely manner.
Attention! In spring and summer, pelargonium should be fed once a week with mineral and organic fertilizers. For abundant and lush flowering, you can process the flower cyclodel.
Lighting and location
Direct sunlight is dangerous for Salmon Pelargonium. In this connection, it is not recommended to plant it in open areas.
A darkened place under a bush or tree is the most comfortable conditions for a flower. To prevent infection by various ailments - protect the culture from other plants.
Soil requirements
To adapt well, to grow, and for a long time, pelargonium can bloom in slightly acidic soil. Because of the weak root system, the flower requires nutritious and loose soil - humus, compost, peat.
Basic rules of care
Top dressing
Once every 2-3 weeks, pre-moistened soil, it is necessary to produce dressing.
It is recommended to use complex mineral formulations containing magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.
Due to the high risk of pests, it is advisable not to use fresh manure. Fertilizer is recommended before flowering and after it.
Watering
Pelargonium Salmon needs moderate watering. Watering preferably 1-2 times a week. Excess moisture negatively affects the plant. For irrigation you need to use soft and separated water. Water on the leaves and petals can cause burns.
Pruning
In order for the beautiful Pelargonium to actively bloom and grow it is necessary to regularly prune, lightly pinching the tips of the shoots.
Common diseases and pests
Pelargonium Salmon has a good immunity, but if you break the care, the flower can still get sick.
Anthracnose
The main symptom of this fungal disease is spotting. On the leaves appear hairy protuberances of different colors - brown, yellow, red, brown. The defeat of the disease occurs gradually.
- to save the flower, you must remove all the affected areas;
- reduce air humidity;
- process geranium with natural insecticides:
- copper sulphate;
- colloidal sulfur;
- Bordeaux liquid.
Rust
Sign of rust - oval or round pustules from the inside of the leaf and red spots on top of the leaf blade.
This fungal disease provokes improper watering and excessive humidity.
Affected parts of the flower must be removed. and treat the plant with fungicides.
Leaf spotting and twisting
Young spots appear small spots that increase over time. The plant stops flowering. Twisting leaves indicates malnutrition. Streaks brighten and edges dry.
Salmon is the most dangerous for pelargonium - aphid, whitefly, termite, caterpillar. To combat parasites is recommended to use the following drugs:
- aspirin;
- marathon;
- monterrey;
- messenger
Breeding methods
Seeds
The most popular way of breeding plants.
- The soil must be disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
- Place the seeds on the soil and sprinkle with sifted earth on top.
- Without watering, cover the seedlings with a film and remove them to a warm place.
- We make a pick after the appearance of 2-3 leaves.
Cuttings
At the end of winter many shoots form on the bushes. The flower is recommended to cut. Excellent breeding material - only cut fresh and strong shoots.
- Carefully cut the escape with a blade or knife.
- Remove the apical part with 2-3 leaves.
- Cut off the bottom and dry the cut point.
- The stalk must be held on the air for at least a couple of hours.
- The soil for the cutting pre-treated solutions of potassium permanganate.
- The cuttings are planted at a distance of 2-4 cm from each other.
Unpretentious and adaptable Pelargonium Salmon perfectly tolerate heat and dry air, while capable of blooming for many months. Amazingly beautiful flowers of various colors are grown with pleasure by professional flower growers and indoor plant lovers, decorating both their apartments and gardens.
