SOUTH SHUKAR Pelargonium is a popular variety. Saturated burgundy inflorescences attract large size. They stand out against a green background.
Description
Russian breeder Julia Gonchar gave the world a lot of varieties of geraniums.
The plant attracts a rich color
Unlike other varieties, representatives of the South Group have a compact size and beautiful flowering.
A brief history of the appearance of the flowers of the South group
India was considered the birthplace of pelargonium for a long time, but only recently have scientists been able to establish the exact origin of the plant. It originally appeared in South America.
Active breeding began in 1951 in England. Amateurs and experienced gardeners grew new varieties, seeking to improve the characteristics of the flowers.
Julia Gonchar (SOUTH) was no exception. She wanted to get compact geraniums that would have large inflorescences. Over time, the work of the breeder was successful, and she created many new plants.
For example, the pelargonium of South Aksinya has terry inflorescences of delicate red color with a barely noticeable white center. The small size of the specimens allows them to be kept in apartments and tiny rooms. Dwarf sizes do not make pelargonium ugly, on the contrary, at this height, inflorescence plants look spectacular.
Varieties
The SOUTH group currently includes many varieties. They have different colors, and this allows collectors to show interest in new species. The shades of some varieties of pelargonium during flowering change. For example, as in the south of Varvara-Kras, pelargonium.
Double-colored geranium variety
Popular varieties:
- SOUTH SHUKAR - saturated burgundy color of the petals, size about 50 cm, requires the formation of a crown.
- SOUTH Jadwiga pelargonium - flowers are pale pink, do not require pruning, the leaves are green. Average height 40 cm.
- South Sakura - the name comes from the plant of the same name. The center of the flower is raspberry, the rest is light pink. Toothed leaves.
- Pelargonium of Varvara Krasa is a dwarf size, the height does not exceed 30 cm. Terry flowers are similar in shape to peonies. The color is white and pink. It blooms for a long time.
- South Zlatoslav - Inflorescences are bright pink. The leaves are green with a slight tint of gold.
- SOUTH Claudia - snow-white, double flowers, dwarf plant size, crown formation is not required.
- SOUTH Princess Grace is an original variety. White petals on the edges are decorated with a dark pink border.
- Pelargonium SOUTH Ireland - white flowers, sometimes greenish in the middle and outside of the petals. Does not require bush formation.
- SOUTH Yesenia - pink flowers with reddish veins, the edges of the petals are pinkish-white.
- SOUTH NINA - Golden foliage. The flowers are densely terry, pale lilac-pink. The bush is formed independently.
Care
Pelargonium South Shukar needs the right conditions. The abundance of flowering and the life of the flower depend on this.
Important! When deviating from the recommendations, geraniums may stop blooming.
Factors necessary for growing a flower:
- Illumination - diffused light, during flowering, the duration of daylight hours is at least 8 hours.
- Temperature - in the warm season - 23 ° C, in the winter - 15 ° C.
- Watering - during flowering, the plant is watered once a week, since stagnation of moisture leads to the development of gray rot. In winter, the amount of watering is reduced to 1 time in 10 days. Humidity can withstand 60%. SOUTH SIGAL Pelargonium and others do not need spraying.
- Top dressing - during flowering once a week they add a universal remedy for flowering plants. The soil should be loose and nutritious.
- The size of the pot is 1 cm larger than an earthen coma.
- Pruning - dwarf varieties do not need to form stems; higher specimens can be pinched in spring. A transplant is carried out once a year.
Features of periods of development
The plant has two time periods per year - dormancy and active growth. They must be changed periodically, otherwise the geranium will not live long.
Periods
Growth time is in spring and summer. From around mid-April, pelargonium awakens from hibernation and begins to grow. At this time, the formation of buds and flowering.
It is interesting! Some varieties of geraniums bloom for a very long time (even in winter), for example, south Kamalia pelargonium.
In spring, geraniums form buds
Preparation for peace begins around September. During this period, the plant is not transplanted, not fed and not rearranged. It is advisable to reduce the temperature, the amount of watering and the duration of daylight hours.
Geraniums are awakened gradually. To do this, they are gradually returning to their usual conditions of detention, imitating the change of seasons in nature.
Types of flowers
Varieties differ not only in size and color. Pelargonium SOUTH Dei, for example, has double petals - this makes the flowers voluminous, lush, beautiful. They are called terry.
Varieties can have different flower shapes. For example, in tulip-shaped pelargonium, they resemble tulips. This also applies to the rosacea species. The Deacons look especially beautiful. In such a geranium, the flowers are collected in a small bouquet.
Breeding methods
The easiest way to breed pelargonium processes. To do this, just cut the stalk, put it in water or plant it in the ground. It takes 2-3 weeks for the roots to germinate, after which the plant needs to be taken care of as usual.
Important! During flowering, it is impossible to cut branches, since the wound will adversely affect the health of the flower.
Additionally, you can use stimulants of the development of the root system, for example, "Kornevin." It is better to do it in the spring when the geranium is gaining strength.
Another breeding option is using seeds that are sold in specialized stores. They are planted in shallow containers in March. The first shoots appear at 3-4 weeks, picking is carried out at 6 weeks after sowing. This method of growing is difficult for indoor conditions.
Diseases and Pests
With waterlogging of the soil, gray rot appears, which is easy to visually detect by characteristic spots. The affected parts are removed, and the plant is treated with fungicide.
With dry air, rust appears on the leaves of the pelargonium. The treatment is the same as with gray rot. The disease can be identified by a characteristic brown coating on the leaves.
With a lack of humidity, the plant affects a spider mite. Its presence is determined by the characteristic web on geraniums. To destroy the pest, the whole plant is sprayed with an insecticide.
Aphids are also easy to see visually. It attaches to the outside of the leaf and stems. Insects are carefully cleaned with a cotton swab, and geraniums are washed with a soapy solution and treated with an insecticide.
The description of the variety does not always give a complete picture of the features of a particular pelargonium. Carefully read the recommendations for care, this will save the plant for many years.
