Euphorbia bordered (Euphorbia marginata) is spread on the mountain slopes territories of North America, forming wide thickets.
In the flowering period appear inconspicuous flowers, which are complemented by a white border on the upper leaves.
This gives the plant extraordinary decorative look, thanks to which it is perfect for growing in the garden.
Landing unpretentious care the euphorbia bordered is diluted by color cultures that are poorly matched to each other and form a gorgeous blooming canvas in the garden.
For its beauty during the flowering period, this sort of milkweed has received such names as " rich bride, snow on the mountains and early snow.
Characteristic and description
Euphorbia bordered (Euphorbia marginata) - annual plant family of Euphorbia Stems erect and densely leafy. The length of the stems to fall reaches 60-80 centimeters in height.
This herb has a lot of light green oval leaves. At the time of flowering, the leaves on flowering shoots change in appearance, acquiring a white rim, and resemble extraordinary flowers. In this form, the leaves meet the first autumn frosts.
Flowering begins in the middle of summer. Flowers are small, light and inconspicuous in appearance. All presentable "snow on the mountains" give the fringed leaves, which do not lose their freshness until frost.
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Garden care
Like many types of milkweed, "early snow" is very unpretentious and easy to clean. Such species as euphorbia are popular in cultivation: Multi-flowered, Cypress, Tirukalli, Comb, Mil, Pallas, Trihedral, Belozilkovy.
However, for productive growth in the garden should observe some rules.
Landing
Planting this type of milkweed is possible by such methods as:
- Sowing in open soil;
- Sub-winter sowing;
- Planting cuttings.
For euphorbia bordered, growing from seed begins with sowing. Sown in open soil in the beginning of May. To do this, dig up the soil and clean weeds. In small holes (up to 6 centimeters in depth) plant the seeds, which sprout later 1-2 weeks. Among the seedlings produce a selection, removing more frail.
Subwinter seeding is made in February - March at home.
Seeds are planted in a pot with soil for seedlings to the depth 2 - 4 centimeters.
Shoots appear within a few days.
After the appearance of leaflets seedlings are seated in separate containers.
Spurge planted in open soil at the end of frosts, maintaining the distance between the seedlings up to 30 centimeters.
The best option would be the soil without excess fertilizer and dressings. Places with elevated groundwater levels will not work, as the milkweed roots will suffer.
The twig is immersed in warm water and, together with a container, is placed in a darkened warm place for one day.
Then the plant is planted in a peat mixture. A month later, the stalk rooted and planted in a flower bed.
Watering
Plant drought tolerant and does not like excessive moisture, as it is detrimental to its roots. Needs moderate watering.
Air humidity
The level of humidity for milkweed bordered does not play a special role.
Spraying leaves not required.
Drought tolerates normal.
Temperature conditions
For intensive growth, milkweed requires a warm atmosphere with temperature. 20 - 25 degrees Celsius.
The plant endures heat. Lives before frost.
Light mode
A sufficient level of coverage is the main condition for the development of euphorbia. Plant the plant should be on the sunny side. Penumbra is allowed.
When landing in the shade the plant will be weak and may die.
Priming
Euphorbia grows on any soil, sandy and rocky substrate. but on nutrient ground plant develops more intense. An important factor is lack of groundwater at the landing site.
Top dressing / fertilizer
Fertilization has a good effect on the growth of "early snow".
Fertilizers are suitable mineral and organic.
A good top dressing will be manure solution.
It is easy to prepare it: 200 grams of manure is poured with ten liters of water and insisted for a day.
This feeding make in evening time.
Pruning
In the autumn, the aerial part of the plant is cut, and the excess root shoots are removed. Works are carried out in gloves, because poisonous plant.
Breeding
Reproduction "early snow" is carried out in two ways:
- seed;
- vegetative.
Propagation by seeds occurs either by planting seeds in open ground in May, or by sowing "before winter" in February - March. Shoots appear after 7 - 10 days. Planting of seedlings is carried out in the absence of spring frosts and stable positive air temperature. The interval between future colors is set at 15 - 30 centimeters.
In the vegetative mode, the breeding of euphorbia bordered is produced cuttings. Cut cuttings give roots in warm water and soon land in open soil.
Bloom
The flowering period begins in July, and ends with the onset of the first frost.
Flowers are small and white.
An amazing feature of the “early snow” is that, at the time of flowering, a bright white border appears on the upper leaves, which are located under unsightly flowers.
The plant seems decorated with huge hats colors.
This magical transformation justifies one of his names - "the rich bride."
Diseases and pests
Euphorbia bordered not affected by pestsResistant to diseases and negative manifestations of the environment.
Euphorbia marginate - unpretentious and hardy plant. Subject to simple rules for the care will please the gardener with the magnificence of his bloom.
When working with a plant should remember to use glovesas the milky it secreted juice is poisonous and causes allergic reactions.
Euphorbia bordered decorate any garden. Looks harmoniously in the curbs when landing on the contours of flower beds, paths and lawns. Also, it is successfully used in rock gardens and mixborders.
