Is紫斑 windbell easy to grow?
Answering netizens' questions about whether 紫斑 windbell is easy to grow and the cultivation methods and skills of purple windbell flowers, the following is a detailed introduction.
In September, the autumn atmosphere is getting stronger, and the cool season is suitable for growing flowers. Do you have space in your yard or balcony? Today, I will introduce to you a new ornamental plant that is not only easy to cultivate but also has a long blooming period and high flower "beauty" value. It is popular among flower enthusiasts at home and abroad, and I hope you will like it too.
紫斑 windbell
This flower is called "紫斑 windbell" and belongs to the Campanulaceae windbell genus of perennial herbaceous plants. It is related to the platycodon but is an artificially cultivated ornamental variety specifically for viewing. Its original species are widely distributed in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is an emerging ornamental plant internationally, and there are introductions in China, mainly used for courtyard greening and potted plant viewing.
Beautiful plant shape
紫斑 windbell is a dwarf improved ornamental variety. The plant is much shorter than wild windbells, with a height of only 25-50cm. It has good branching and does not need pruning to naturally produce many branches. The plant shape is upright, compact, and round, making it very suitable for potted viewing. It does not require a large pot and does not take up much space on the balcony. For those with a yard, planting it in front or back of the house is also a very good decorative plant.
Beautiful like a fake flower
紫斑 windbell has a very high "beauty" value. The flowers are bell-shaped, resembling windbells and lanterns. In China, they are also called "lantern flowers." The flower shape naturally droops, like small lanterns hanging on the branches. The flower colors are rich and varied, including red, pink, purple, white, etc. The flowers are elegant and beautiful, and the leaves are also lush and green, showing vigorous vitality. Overall, it has high ornamental value.
Flowering is powerful
紫斑 windbell is bred for viewing and has a super strong flowering ability, much longer than ordinary Campanulaceae flowers. With proper care, it can bloom from spring to late autumn. In the south of China or places with heating in the north during winter, it can continue to bloom, which means that with one plant at home, it can bloom all year round. Spring and summer are the times when the flowers are most abundant, with a super large number of flowers hanging on the branches like clusters of grapes, creating a spectacular and beautiful sight.
Easy to care for
紫斑 windbell has habits similar to the platycodon and is very tough. It has a strong adaptability to the environment, especially its cold resistance. It can survive the winter in the open air in the north, and even in the northeast, it can be grown outdoors in winter. Only the above-ground parts wither in winter, and the roots remain alive, growing again in the spring. In the south, 紫斑 windbell is evergreen in most areas and does not shed leaves in winter. Even if it doesn't bloom, it can be grown as an ornamental leaf plant.
Can be grown in both north and south
It also has good heat resistance and does not have problems with summer. Even in the high temperatures of the south of China, it is not afraid of exposure to the sun and does not need to be shaded from the sun, just normal care. It does not have high soil requirements and is relatively random when planted in the ground. It can be planted in a sunny or semi-shaded area and can survive with completely extensive care. Even with no maintenance, it can become naturalized in many places in China.
Can be used as a cut flower
If grown in a pot, the daily care is also simple. Choose loose, fertile, and well-draining soil, place it in a sunny area, direct or scattered light is fine, expose it to the sun more, follow the "wet when dry" watering principle, water when the soil is dry, water thoroughly, and do not water when it is not dry. It basically does not get sick and is not easily bothered by insects, making it easy to care for and suitable for beginners.
Light up your balcony
Of course, to achieve the effect of flowering all year round, in addition to having sufficient sunlight, two points need to be done well: one is to keep up with nutrients, and regularly watering with flower fertilizer can significantly increase the number of flowers and extend the blooming period. Common fertilizers such as water-soluble fertilizer, diammonium phosphate, and compound fertilizer can all be used, diluted with water before watering, and the ratio should not exceed 1000:2, with a maximum of 3 times a month; the other is to be diligent in pruning, mainly including ① pinching the top several times during the growing period to make it grow more branches, the more branches, the more flowers, ② pruning once after each flowering, cutting off the top 20% of the flowering branches, ③ promptly cleaning up the withered flowers and not leaving them on the branches to consume nutrients, saving nutrients for the next wave of flowering.
The above sharing about whether 紫斑 windbell is easy to grow and the specific introduction of the cultivation methods and skills of purple windbell flowers hope to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.