Iberisolata brachycoma will be an excellent option for those who first begin to grow flowers. The plant is easy to grow because it does not require special care. At the same time, flowering continues uninterruptedly for three summer months. Thanks to the multi-color palette of brachycoma flowers, you can create a variety of live compositions in the flower beds.
What does the Brahikoma Iberisolata look like?
The flower belongs to the family Asteraceae and is perennial. In central Russia, the plant is grown as an annual. The reason is that it does not tolerate harsh weather in winter.
Brachycoma Iberisolica in open ground
The plant was brought to Europe and Asia by the naturalist-navigator William Dampier in the late 17th century. An inconspicuous wild flower, resembling a daisy, attracted flower growers and in the 19th century flooded many European gardens and gardens. A little later, the plant became less popular. But now they again began to be interested in him. The breeders especially paid attention to the brahikoma, although so far they have not yet bred a single new variety.
On a note! The name of the flower comes from the Greek phrase "brachys come", which means "short hair." Admiring the flowers of the plant, it is impossible to determine because of what the plant was given such a name. But when collecting seeds, everything becomes clear, since on the one hand they have a small fluff.
The fringe grows in height by half a meter. In this case, the stem begins to branch in the upper part, which forms a bush. Baskets of inflorescences are 4 centimeters in diameter. Petals that border the inflorescence can be the following shades:
- white;
- pink;
- blue;
- purple.
During flowering, the flower forms a delicate aroma. From September, seed collection begins. You can store them for two years.
The flower has the main feature - at the same time 100 buds can bloom on the bush. Flower petals can have a simple or terry surface. It depends on the plant variety. Flowering continues from the first days of June to September. The leaves are small, narrow in shape with an emerald hue. The brachycomia blue sissy plant is very beautifully pleasing to the eye with its flowers.
The most popular varieties of brachy
The homeland of bogrikoma is Australia. Here you can find about 50 different varieties of flower that reproduce by self-seeding. Only two varieties of the plant are cultivated: brachycoma iberisolistic and multiple. It was from them that other varieties of plants were derived, which replenished the catalog with a detailed description.
Blue Star
This variety of brahikoma differs from others in its ability to curl. In addition, the flowers of this plant are blue.
Waltz
A brahikoma waltz is more likely not a separate variety, but a combination of several varieties. Inflorescences are blue, lilac and pink in color.
Brahikoma Waltz
Bravo mixed
This is a combination of varieties developed by German breeders. In this case, 6 different plant varieties are combined with reed inflorescences, which have different shades.
Summer skies
This variety has pastel colored marginal petals.
Purple splendour
This variety is distinguished by complex inflorescences, the size of the basket is only 3 centimeters in diameter. Reed petals of purple hue.
How brachycomas breed
On the Australian continent, a flower can only be found in the wild, where there is constant drought, so planting and care must be carried out for brahikoma, following the recommendations of experienced gardeners. It is recommended that the plant be grown in a fully-lit area in the absence of moisture. At the same time there should not be drafts.
Note! For planting at home, loose soil is chosen, which passes air and water well, while it has neutral acidity. The root system of the flower is rather weak, which is why it is poorly growing and developing on dense soil.
Seed cultivation
Seeds are sown in late February or early March. Two and a half months after the first shoots have sprouted, the flowering of the brachycoma will begin. Sow plant seeds in any capacity:
- boxes;
- pots;
- cups.
Seeds are sown on the surface of the soil sprayed with potassium permanganate and lightly pressed. After that, the dishes are covered with a transparent film or glass and placed in a well-lit place. Sprouts will appear exactly seven days later. After germination, remove the glass and place the seedlings in a well-lit place. So that the plant grows well and the soil develops in the tank, it is necessary to loosen and moisten.
In the phase of two or three leaves, seedlings are recommended to dive. Since the stems are fragile, the process must be carried out carefully. If a beginner carries out a dive, then you can sow the plants immediately in peat cups.
Additional Information! After the dive plants get stronger in a new place they are fertilized, and after the stems reach a height of more than five centimeters, they are pinched for branching.
What do brachycoma seeds look like?
Outdoor landing
Ready-made brachycoma bushes are planted in open ground only in the last decade of May. The distance between the stems should be kept at 20 centimeters. For a brachycoma plant, growing from seeds is done in compliance with all the rules:
- Seedlings are removed from the container along with a lump of land, which will help preserve the integrity of the root system.
- Drainage lies at the bottom of the pit so that excess moisture does not accumulate near the roots.
Cuttings
If grown as a perennial plant, then for propagation use the method of cuttings. In this case, the bush is brought into the room, and the green mass is reduced by half. The bush will feel good in a well-lit place. Watering is done occasionally. In early spring, cuttings are cut from a flower and placed on a substrate for rooting. In late May, seedlings are planted in open ground.
Note! Saplings grown at least five centimeters pinch to form a branched crown of a bush.
Is it possible to plant a plant in a pot
In order to grow a brachyky in a pot, you need a container with a depth of at least twenty centimeters. The soil in this case is prepared from a mixture of such ingredients:
- sheet earth;
- humus;
- turf;
- sand.
The ratio of components should be 1: 2: 1: 1.
Features of gardening
To grow a brachycoma flower, planting and care in the open ground are very important conditions for this. It is worth considering the fact that the flower prefers to grow in an open, sunlit space. The plant can grow in partial shade.
Brahikoma grows on slightly acidic soil rich in minerals. It is recommended to loosen it in a timely manner to ensure that the root system is saturated with air. In addition, the roots are damaged by a large amount of moisture, which provokes their decay.
Important! If rot begins, a plant can be transplanted with the establishment of drainage.
When caring for a plant, it is important to observe the following rules:
- Watering brachycoma should be rare. Water for this is preheated in the sun.
- The garden where the flower grows is recommended to mulch leaves and sawdust. During heavy rains, the root zone must be sprinkled with ash. It will prevent the plant from snails.
- After the plant is watered, the soil needs to be loosened, so that the roots receive the necessary amount of air. In addition, this will prevent the root system from rotting.
- Brahikoma does not need to be fertilized often. Throughout the season, it is enough to apply complex fertilizers 3 or 4 times.
- In case of root system disease, the plant is transplanted to a new place, while at the bottom of the fossa it is recommended to make a drainage for which pebbles or broken bricks are suitable.
- Thanks to pruning, the plant turns into a lush bush and blooms profusely. It is recommended to remove wilted flowers on time.
Brachycoma growing in a pot
In places with harsh winters, the flower is grown differently. The plant is positioned as an annual. To continue flowering, it is recommended to plant brachychoma in pots and bring into the room. Thanks to this, there will be magnificent bloom even on New Year's holidays.
When and how it blooms
Brahikoma blooms very luxuriantly and on one bush can grow up to 100 flowers at a time, which allows you to use it to decorate the garden. Each variety of flower has a diverse palette of flowers. Hue can be blue, blue, white, purple, lilac, pink and purple.
The flower is a basket of inflorescences with a diameter of three centimeters. Petals can be reed or tubular. The plant blooms from early June to September.
So that the flowering of brachycoma lasts as long as possible, the bush is regularly cut, removing dry shoots and wilted inflorescences.
Possible problems in growing
The flower brachycome iberidifolia is unpretentious in growing, but there are times when there are problems that need to be quickly eliminated to save the plant.
Pests
The most dangerous pests for brachycoma are snails. They need to be collected. The leaves of the flower are affected by whiteflies, which are destroyed by insecticides.
Disease
A plant can only get sick when the roots start to chase from excess moisture. Correcting the situation is possible only with a plant transplant.
Lush flowering of brachycoma with proper care
Signs of improper care
If the flower care is wrong, then:
- the plant fades;
- leaves begin to turn yellow;
- dark spots appear on the stem and foliage;
- the buds are crumbling.
Use in landscape design
Brahikoma is a plant that can become an ornament not only for garden beds, but also for borders, as well as balconies. It goes well with cultures such as ursinia, coreopsis, rudbeckia.
The brachycoma plant is a beautiful and lush flower that will become an excellent decoration of the garden. But for this you need to properly care for him.
