Godetia is a grassy annual, unpretentious in care. In its beauty, it resembles an exquisite plant, attractive and decoration of any garden plot. The birthplace of godetia is California, but in a moderate or warm climate of Russia, the plant survives well and pleases with its flowering.
In nature, about 20 species of goodezia are known. The stem of the plant can reach 60 cm in height. The leaves are whole, pointed, flowers can be in diameter from 3 to 10 cm. The shape of godetia resembles a bell, the inflorescence can be both smooth and double. The variety of plant shades is striking - raspberry, purple, burgundy, scarlet.
Godetia can only be grown with seeds. This is her only method by which she is able to reproduce, but it is not problematic. There are two ways to plant them: in open ground or in the form of seedlings. Godetium is planted in the ground starting in mid-April.
Whatever planting method is chosen, the seeds are processed in a light pink solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour before planting. This will further save the flower from various diseases. The soil for planting should be neutral loamy. Landing area - sunny, well ventilated. The soil needs to be prepared in advance: to dig, level, fertilize. The best fertilizer for godetia is humus - 5 kg per square meter of soil.
I plant seeds to a depth of about 0.7 cm. The distance between plants is 20 cm. It is advisable to cover the beds with a film. This will speed up the process of seed germination.
The main advantage of the seedlingless method is that the seedlings are very fragile and are often injured when transplanted.
Godetia: growing from seeds at home is carried out starting from the last week of March - the first week of April. To do this, use containers with a nutrient substrate. The seeds are mixed with sand and dispersed, covered with a small layer of earth, then covered with a film to accelerate germination. Tanks should be regularly ventilated, periodically watered. Seedlings will show the first seedlings in about 1.5 weeks. After seed germination, the film is removed, seedlings dive. Dive is carried out by three plants in one pot, then it is in such an amount that they are planted in a hole on open ground. The time for transplanting flowers from indoor conditions is the end of May-beginning of June. Time of day - early morning or evening after ordering the sun.
It draws even more attention to itself Turkish carnation. No wonder, because you can’t take your eyes off her beauty.
Godezia: planting and care in the open ground