Calisthea terry or Siberian rose

In nature, there are many kinds of flowers. They can not only decorate the allotted fence, but also serve as a beautiful screen, helping to decorate unsightly fences, old nets or outbuildings. It was such an assistant to Russian gardeners that became a calyx calyx, whose photo flaunts on the covers of many cropping magazines. And this is not surprising: it is unpretentious, it looks beautiful full season, besides its long flowering ends only with the first frosts.

general information

Calisthea terry or Siberian rose, as it is called among the people, is completely covered in early July with pale pink shiny flowers. Its inflorescences, which do not cease to blossom right up to the deep autumn, are really similar to the opening roses. However, outwardly they are not so dense, but more fluffy. Calisthe terry is also unique in that it blooms and pleases its masters from the first year after planting, and in each bosom a bud is necessarily formed.

If you look at this vine from afar, it seems that someone has pasted many small roses to her greenery. People often confuse it with clematis. This is explained by the fact that in california california almost is not found in domestic gardens, because it is difficult to obtain planting material in shops today. Many, besides, are simply afraid to plant this creeper in their plots, for fear that it will not take root. But this opinion is mistaken: this flower is not whimsical and grows well under almost all conditions. And if you take a little pooh behind this "rose-Siberian", then a fast-growing beautiful convolvulus will master any supports, walls, fences from the rabitsa and even stone partitions.

Calisthey - planting and care

From the choice of the place intended for this plant in the garden, the beginning of its flowering depends. For example, on a sunny site, the calisthegy shows itself in all its glory, starting to blossom in July, whereas in the shade the inflorescence will appear much later, and outwardly they will look completely different. The soil for this creeper is suitable for any, but it is better to prepare for it an easy and nutritious preparation in advance. In such conditions, terry calisthea grows several tens of years.

The only thing that needs to be done periodically is to take scissors once in seven or ten days and cut off all the dried up inflorescences. The plant is very beautiful at the time of flowering, but the old buds spoil the appearance of this creeper. In addition, in the spring, it is necessary to remove the weak young shoots from time to time, thinning the bush every two weeks.

Watering and top dressing

On the flowering flower spends a lot of effort, so gardeners should regularly feed the plant, introducing organic and mineral fertilizers. Fertilizers need to be alternated. Watering the vine is necessary moderately, it is usually enough for it even natural precipitation.

Calisthea terry does not tolerate a summer transplant. If you dig a plant in a period of active build-up of green mass, it may even die. Then, as the autumn transplantation of the vine will be very useful. This plant in the garden is also convenient because it lives up to thirty or more years. At the same time, having decided on the choice of a place for him, it is necessary to take into account that the calyx calyx begins to spread in all directions, podminaya under itself any flowers, whether it be lilies, roses, etc. It can climb any elevations, and no tying or giving Directions from its aggression are not saved: it reaches out to the sun, overcoming all obstacles in its path.

Reproduction

Calisthe terry, the cultivation of which does not require special recommendations, gives numerous root processes. In the spring they can be seen around the perimeter of the mother's bush. In order to multiply the plant, they must be carefully dig out, put on a prepared place and be sure to water it. There are no restrictions on the timing of reproduction of calisthegy, its children can be planted, separating from the main plant, and in spring, and in summer, and in autumn. Just sprouts, planted closer to winter, it is better to carefully cover or cover up.

Wintering

Frost brings this Siberian rose well. In early December, it is better to cut the whole bush. For the winter it can not even be harbored: as experts say, there have not been any cases of freezing or soaking up this plant.

Difficulties

Despite the many advantages, there are difficulties in cultivating this beauty. Firstly, the headache brings unbridled growth of its rhizome.
If you allow kalestegii to grow unauthorized, then it can turn from a surprisingly beautiful vine into a raging weed, which is sometimes very difficult to cope with. Therefore, experts recommend immediately to determine those clear boundaries that should deter the rhizome from sprawl.
In some cases, a hole can be buried in an old bucket without a bottom or make a perimeter of slate or metal.

The second difficulty in growing is the influx of snails and slugs. They are very fond of calisthegy, so they creep in order to eat both leaves and flowers. And this despite the fact that the plant is poisonous. Pest control is traditionally carried out periodically: the bushes are treated with pesticides.