How long does the flowering period of snake鞭菊 last?
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Snake鞭菊, a perennial herbaceous plant. The base of the stem swells into an oblate sphere. The flowers are red-purple. The flowering period is in summer and autumn. Because many small capitula gather into dense, long spikes, the small flowers open successively from top to bottom, it is a perennial plant. Snake鞭菊 has a long flowering period, upright flower stems, and elegant flower colors. Not only does it have the beauty of nature, but it also has a beautiful flower meaning: auspicious, joyful, diligent, and vigilant, representing beauty and happiness.
Snake鞭菊: Purple
Thousand-grain weight: 3.40 grams
Sowing rate: 2.0-3.0 grams/square meter
Planting method: Seedling raising
Plant height: 80-120 centimeters
Flowering period: About 70 days
Note: The above are all data from the seed production base for reference only. There are differences in planting conditions depending on the actual climate in different regions.
Planting
When cultivating snake鞭菊 seedlings, the young seedlings that have survived after cutting should first be moved to a well-ventilated area for 2 to 3 days of hardening. They can be planted 25 to 30 days after cutting. The optimal period for planting autumn snake鞭菊 is from late May to early June. Before planting, deeply turn, crush, and level the soil, build ridges, and apply farm manure. After the ground planting has recovered, a pinching should be done in time, leaving only the lowest 5 to 6 leaves to produce 3 to 4 flowers. When the plant height is 20 to 30 centimeters, additional fertilization should be applied.
Growth habits
Snake鞭菊 is cold-resistant, heat-resistant, light-loving, slightly shade-tolerant, moisture-tolerant during the growing season, and has relatively loose requirements for the habitat, suitable for planting in both the south and north.
Uses
Snake鞭菊 has a graceful posture, with upright, horse-tail-like spikes that are quite distinctive, suitable for arranging in flower borders or roadside planting, or naturally grouped in gardens. The colorful and tranquil flowers have a long flowering period and high ornamental value, making them suitable for arranging in the gardens of courtyard houses and villas, with a towering and beautiful appearance, full of wild charm. They can also be used as background materials or grouped around stones and forest edges. They can also be used as cut flowers for ornamental purposes, making them a strong supporting actor.
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