Rare bulbous plants: garden exotics of unimaginable form. Rare bulbous plants

Let me remind you that the genus, plant species, priority family names, temperature minimum are given according to the Encyclopedia of garden plants.

So, we meet the final defile of bulbous and bulbous rarities.

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These are real highlights, each of which is interesting in its own way.

Albuka low

Rare small exotic bulbous plant for southern dachas.

Albuka low (Albuca humilis) from South Africa. It is quite compact: up to 10 cm high and 5 cm wide. The flowers are white, with green backs and yellow tips; bloom in late spring - early summer. The winter temperature minimum is 0°C, therefore, on the southern coast of Crimea (South Coast) and the Black Sea coast Krasnodar Territory it is not left to winter in open field even with cover. It is better to plant the bulbs in containers, which are dug into the ground in the spring, and for the winter, bring the containers into a frost-free basement (watering is reduced).

Cardiocrinum giant

Very large plant and a rarity: the search for bulbs on our site allowed me to include it in the final fashion show.

Giant cardiocrinum (Cardiocrinum giganteum) can reach a height of 1.5-4 m and a width of 45 cm. It comes from the Himalayas, North-Western Burma. Flowers tubular-funnel-shaped, white, 15-20 cm long; bloom in summer.

A little lower (1.2-2 m high and 30 cm wide) is his relative - to. heart-shaped (C. cordatum, syn. Lilium cordatum) from Japan, Sakhalin. Its flowers are creamy white, up to 15 cm long. Both withstand -15 ° C, so in the south it can be grown with winter shelter, and on the South Coast and the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - without it, you can even try to grow it in middle lane Russia.

These plants are monocarpic (that is, they die off after flowering). Propagated by seeds and daughter bulbs.

Onion

There are also beautiful rare species among the bows.

Aflatun onion blossoms,a photo This:

Aflatun onion (Allium aflatunense);
l. giant (A. giganteum);
l. Karatavian (A. karataviense);
l. moths (A. moly);
l. mountain-loving or l. Ostrovsky (A. oreophilum, syn. A. ostrowskianum);
l. Christoph (A. cristophii, syn. A. albopilosum);
l. strange (A. paradoxum) and others.

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All bows - drought resistant plants, loving open sunny places with drained soils.

Karatavsky onion, photo

Low views (L. Khristof, L. Karatavsky, etc.) look luxurious in rocky gardens.

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Some species (l. aflatunsky, l. giant and others) bloom not only in the sun, but also in semi-shady places of summer cottages.

What else to see on the site about decorative bows:

Nomokharis

This name hides several rare, capricious species from Western China, Burmese.

Leopard Nomocharis (Nomocharis pardanthina) height - 90 cm, width - 10 cm. Funnel-shaped flowers, white and light pink, with a spot on the petals, 5-9 cm in diameter; bloom in summer. In addition to him, interesting:

n. open (Nomocharis N. aperta);
n. salvinsky (N. saluenensis).

For all three species, the British give a critical winter minimum of -15°C.

Notolirion bulbous

At least two rare specimens from Nepal and Western China are of interest.

Notholirion bulbifera (Notholirion bulbifera) up to 1.5 m high and up to 15 cm wide. The flowers are funnel-shaped, pale purple, 4 cm long, collected in racemes of 10-30; bloom in summer.

Notolirion bell-shaped (N. campanulatum) height - 80 cm, width - 15 cm. The flowers are drooping, dark crimson, 5 cm long, collected in inflorescences of 20 pcs; bloom in summer.

Interestingly, in notolirion, as in cardiocrinum, after flowering, the mother bulb dies, transferring flowering to one of its daughters the next year. The winter minimum is -5°С, therefore, in open ground (or in containers, with their entry into the basement for the winter), cultivation is possible only on the South Coast and the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory.

Onion luxury

Rarities from the Onion family are unusual: they do not look like onions at all, although they bear their “surname”.

Tulbagia purple

This is still a rare graceful beauty.

Tulbagia purple (Tulbaghia violacea) originally from South Africa, its winter minimum is -5°C, so it is only for the south, growing with shelter or in containers (with putting them in the basement for the winter). Its parameters are: height - 45-60 cm, width - 25 cm. The flowers are lilac, very fragrant, collected in apical umbrellas; bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Propagated by seeds (with growing planting material during the year) and division.

The unexpected beauty of the Colchicums

Beautiful and unpredictable - this is how I would describe the following plants.

Spring bulbocodium

A rare spring ephemeroid (a plant with a short period of development) from the Pyrenees, Western Alps.

Spring bulbocodium or spring brandushka (Bulbocodium vernum) very miniature: 4-8 cm high, 5 cm wide. Flowers are pink, 4-8 cm long; appear from the earth suddenly, in the spring. Temperature winter minimum: standard -15 ° C, so you can try to grow in central Russia, with shelter of landing sites for the winter with humus and dry leaves.

Merender

Summer residents will be interested in two types: mountain merender and three-column m.

Merender mountain (Merendera montana, syn. M. bulbocodium, M. pyrenaica)- a beautiful autumn-flowering view from the Pyrenees; height and width 5 cm. Ideal for rockeries. Winter minimum: -15°С; you can try to grow with shelter in central Russia.

M. three-column (M. trigyna)- summer-flowering beauty from Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran; about 5 cm high and wide. The winter minimum is -5°C, so it is for the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory and the South Coast.

Both prefer light, well-drained soils with a high organic content, open sunny places.

And what rarities from the final defile of bulbous plants adorn your dachas?

Our grandmothers, growing strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, were not particularly worried about mulching. But today this agricultural practice has become fundamental in achieving High Quality berries and reduce crop losses. Some might say it's troublesome. But practice shows that labor costs in this case pay off handsomely. In this article, we invite you to get acquainted with the nine the best materials for mulching garden strawberries.

Succulents are very versatile. Despite the fact that “kids” have always been considered more fashionable, the assortment of succulents with which you can decorate modern interior, it is worth taking a closer look. After all, colors, sizes, patterns, degree of pricklyness, influence on the interior are just a few of the parameters by which you can choose them. In this article, we will talk about the five most fashionable succulents that surprisingly transform modern interiors.

Mint was used by the Egyptians as far back as 1.5 thousand years BC. It has a strong aroma due to the high content of various essential oils with high volatility. Today, mint is used in medicine, perfumery, cosmetology, winemaking, cooking, ornamental gardening, and the confectionery industry. In this article, we will look at the most interesting varieties mint, and also talk about the features of growing this plant in the open field.

People began to grow crocuses 500 years before the advent of our era. Although the presence of these flowers in the garden is fleeting, we always look forward to the return of the heralds of spring in next year. Crocuses - one of the earliest primroses, whose flowering begins as soon as the snow melts. However, the timing of flowering may vary depending on the species and varieties. This article focuses on the earliest varieties of crocuses that bloom in late March and early April.

Shchi from early young cabbage in beef broth is hearty, fragrant and easy to prepare. In this recipe, you will learn how to cook delicious beef broth and cook light cabbage soup with this broth. Early cabbage cooks quickly, so it is placed in the pan at the same time as the rest of the vegetables, unlike autumn cabbage, which takes a little longer to cook. Ready cabbage soup can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Real cabbage soup is tastier than freshly cooked.

Blueberries are a rare promising berry crop in gardens. Blueberries are a source of biologically active substances and vitamins, have antiscorbutic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, tonic properties. Berries contain vitamins C, E, A, flavonoids, anthocyanins, trace elements - zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, as well as plant hormones - phytoestrogens. The taste of blueberries resembles a mixture of grapes and blueberries.

Looking at the variety of varieties of tomatoes, it is difficult not to get confused - the choice is very wide today. Even experienced gardeners he is annoying sometimes! However, it is not so difficult to understand the basics of selecting varieties “for yourself”. The main thing is to understand the peculiarities of culture and start experimenting. One of the easiest tomato groups to grow are varieties and hybrids with limited growth. They have always been appreciated by those gardeners who do not have much time and energy to care for the beds.

Once very popular under the name of indoor nettles, and then forgotten by everyone, coleuses today are one of the most striking garden and indoor plants. They are not in vain considered stars of the first magnitude for those who are looking primarily for non-standard colors. Easy to grow, but not so undemanding as to suit everyone, coleus require constant supervision. But if you take care of them, bushes of velvety unique leaves will easily outshine any competitor.

Salmon backbone baked in Provence herbs is a "supplier" of delicious pieces of fish pulp for light salad with fresh wild garlic leaves. The mushrooms are lightly fried olive oil and then watered apple cider vinegar. Such mushrooms are tastier than ordinary pickled ones, and they are better suited for baked fish. Ramson and fresh dill coexist perfectly in one salad, emphasizing the flavor of each other. Garlic sharpness of wild garlic will saturate both the flesh of salmon and pieces of mushrooms.

Conifer tree or a shrub on the site is always great, and a lot of conifers is even better. emerald needles various shades decorates the garden at any time of the year, and phytoncides and essential oils, secreted by plants, not only flavor, but also make the air cleaner. Generally, most zoned adults coniferous plants, are considered very unpretentious trees and shrubs. But young seedlings are much more capricious and require competent care and attention.

Sakura is most often associated with Japan and its culture. Picnics in the shade flowering trees have long been an integral attribute of the meeting of spring in the Country rising sun. Financial and academic year here begins on April 1, when the magnificent sakura blossoms. Therefore, many significant moments in the life of the Japanese pass under the sign of their flowering. But sakura also grows well in cooler regions - certain types can be successfully grown even in Siberia.

It is very interesting for me to analyze how people's tastes and preferences for certain foods have changed over the centuries. What was once considered tasty and traded lost its value over time and, conversely, new fruit crops conquered their markets. Quince has been cultivated for more than 4 thousand years! And even in the 1st century BC. e. about 6 varieties of quince were known and even then the methods of its reproduction and cultivation were described.

Make your family happy and make themed Easter egg-shaped cottage cheese cookies! Your children will be happy to take part in the process - they will sift the flour, combine all the necessary ingredients, knead the dough and cut out intricate figures. Then they will watch with admiration how the pieces of dough turn into real Easter eggs, and then with the same enthusiasm they will eat them with milk or tea. How to make such original cookies for Easter, read in our step by step recipe!

There are not so many decorative and deciduous favorites among tuberous crops. And the caladium is a true star among the variegated inhabitants of the interiors. Not everyone can decide to start a Caladium. This plant is demanding, and first of all - to care. But still, the rumors about the unusual capriciousness of the Caladium never justify. Attention and care allow you to avoid any difficulties when growing caladiums. And a plant can almost always forgive small mistakes.

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Bulbous plants are found on almost every suburban area- these are lilies, and daffodils, and hyacinths, and, of course, tulips. They gained popularity due to their unpretentiousness in care and beautiful bright inflorescences. If you are interested in such plants and want to have them on your site, our article will help you learn about their features, care, planting and decorative properties.

Bulbous flowers for a summer cottage

Consider the main features:

Landing	Plants should be planted in spring or autumn, so they are usually divided into two groups, depending on flowering. If for blooming in summer landing should be organized in the spring, for blooming in spring- in autumn.
Wintering	Tulips, daffodils, crocuses and lilies tolerate wintering well, but, for example, gladioli, they require shelter or they need to be stored in a cool room. In addition, a lot depends on the growing region. In the southern part of the country, garden bulbous plants are not dug up for wintering, because the frost there is rarely below -10 ° C.
Landing place	In this case, gardeners do not need to choose a specific site. In fact, such plants will be pleasing to the eye anywhere, nature itself has taken care of them, concentrating a sufficient supply of nutrients in the bulb. However, if there are no problems with the plants in the first year, the quality of the second will depend on proper care for them.
seating arrangement	Often, crops grow, which is why a dense lump of bulbs is formed. We recommend in this case to seat them: dig up a lump of bulbs with your own hands after flowering is over; carefully separate the bulbs from each other; land in a new place or leave in storage until autumn. An important point - do not tear off or cut the fading leaves from the bulbs. To hide the unsightly dying bottom leaves, they should be planted among ground covers.

cultivation

The bulbs are usually the first to bloom on the site in spring. After the snow cover melts and the first greenery appears, tulips and daffodils bloom. Therefore, we recommend choosing the most conspicuous place for them, preferably near the house.

Tip: For bulbous flowers, choose well-drained soils that are moist in autumn and spring.

For tulips, well-lit and sunny areas, but daffodils love shade and partial shade. We recommend planting hyacinths in places of daytime rest, which will fill the atmosphere with a delicate, refined aroma.

Another point related to the method of planting the bulbs is considered important.

It could be:

a group that in time will turn into a flourishing island;
one flower;
in a row;
bouquet is the most popular option. In this case, planting is carried out in small groups of bulbs of the same variety (8-10 pieces) at a distance of 100 mm from each other.

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Kinds

Below we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most common bulbous plants for summer cottages:

Narcissus is an unpretentious culture that can grow both in the shade and in the sun. The flower is not picky about moisture, it just does not tolerate its excess. Bulbs should be planted in late summer - early autumn. Most varieties do not require shelter for the winter.

Tulip - blooms after the daffodil, there are many species that differ in their color. Prefers well-lit areas, light, sandy loamy soil with good drainage. It can grow in the shade, but immediately loses its decorative effect, and also does not like stagnant water in the ground.
Landing in the middle lane usually occurs after September 15th. At the same time, the soil should have a temperature not higher than +7 ° C, preferably 5-7 degrees, in warm soil root system It is formed slowly, because of which there is a risk of its defeat by diseases. The price of bulbs depends on their size.

Crocosmia is an elegant plant that has a thin stem, and the flowers are located on it like spikelets of wheat. Flowering time July-August. The flowers are red, yellow and orange.
It can grow in lighted places, in partial shade and shade, it grows strongly, so keep this in mind when planting, leaving for it extra bed. A flower is planted in April-May, for wintering in southern regions they cover it with fallen leaves or branches, in the northern ones they dig it up. Should be planted in small groups of 3-5 bulbs each.

Lilies - beautiful plants with a strong pleasant aroma. Well-drained fertile soil should be prepared for them, but they grow worse on heavily sandy and loamy soils.
The optimal site should be located in partial shade, where sunlight occurs only in the morning. They like well-drained soil.
After 3-5 years of cultivation in one place, the flower needs to be transplanted, and it is best to do this in the fall. When digging up the plant, be careful not to snag the roots of the bulbs.

Landing

The work requires patience and accuracy, in the event that problems arise when growing bulbous plants, it means that you did something wrong at this stage.

Planting time is determined by the region of cultivation:

northern region - October;
southern - November;
Siberia - the end of August or September.

planting depth

There is the following rule - the depth should be equal to the height of 3 bulbs. Place small bulbs of small height closer to the surface of the earth, because of this we recommend planting one-dimensional planting material.

Optimal distance for:

daffodils - 150 mm;
crocuses - about 80-100 mm.

The process instruction is:

make a hole or furrow;
pour complex fertilizer into it (you can not do it) and lightly sprinkle it with soil;
plant the bulb, while making sure that it does not touch the top dressing;
water the landing site abundantly. Usually beginner gardeners ignore this point, preferring simple watering. But, the bulb is planted deep and water will not be able to break through to it, because of which the root system will not have time to form before frost.

top dressing

Sprinkle nitrogen-containing fertilizers on the area of early-flowering bulbous plants before the snow melts. Ammonium nitrate (15 g / 1m 2) and urea are well suited.
The second time you need to feed during budding. Use complex fertilizers- 15 g / 1m 2.

Tip: do not use manure as fertilizer, it can become a catalyst for the development of fungal diseases.

Do not forget to water the plants abundantly in spring in dry weather, soaking the soil 250 mm deep.
If you find underdeveloped or diseased plants, as well as those who did not survive the winter well, dig them up with a clod of earth and burn them.

Spring flowering varieties

After the snow melts in containers and on the lawn, primroses bloom - snowdrops, white leaf, crocuses. With their help, the garden comes to life, waking up from hibernation. We already know that bulbs planted in autumn have a sufficient supply of nutrients, so they require almost no maintenance.

Their compact groups will decorate empty lawns, rock gardens and places under large ones. After flowering, you will need to cut off their withered upper part. Mixborders of primroses will look especially beautiful against the backdrop of awakening shrubs. Then they will mask blossoming perennials with their yellowed leaves.

The first spring wake up:

snowdrops;
daffodils;
crocuses;
tulips;
hyacinths;
irises;
amaryllis;
muscari;
anemones;
grouse.

Summer flowering varieties

Such plants will look good in flower beds, as well as in mixborders among garden flowers below. We recommend placing them in the center of the composition, where the exquisite shape of the flowers is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

After flowering, dried foliage can be successfully masked by other plants.

begonias;
gladioli;
anemones;
callas;
lyatrises;
ixia;
freesia.

Autumn varieties

Decorate the garden until late autumn. They are planted under tall trees, where they decorate the site and make up empty areas. Bulbs here feel comfortable under fallen leaves, as they are fully provided with food and moisture.

Choose from these plants:

autumn crocuses;
colchicum;
cyclamens.

Output

Unpretentious garden bulbous flowers fit well into a variety of places in the summer cottage. With their help, it is possible to revive it before other plants. With the onset of autumn, they will decorate the territory, when many flowers are already preparing for winter. The video in this article will help you find Additional information on this topic.

This article will focus on fairly rare bulbous plants that most of our gardeners are not yet familiar with. Meanwhile, these flowers are distinguished by exotic beauty, unpretentious and will decorate any garden.

The following plants are great for growing in containers. The only difficulty is that all these bulbous flowers come from the tropics and do not tolerate cold winters. In the open ground all year round can grow only in the southern regions.

Where winters are frosty, the bulbs are dug up and stored indoors until spring. Storage conditions are the same as for dahlias, gladioli. It's a bit of a hassle, but your garden, decked out in summer with all the colors of a rainbow of exotic flowers, will delight neighbors and acquaintances.

The touching beauty of the bulbs seems to be made for romantic gardens...

Along with lilies, tulips and daffodils, hyacinths, muscari and crocuses, irises, flowers that are completely inimitable in their form of flowering, almost fabulous, of rare beauty, belong to the “bulbous” class.

Gimenokallis, or Ismene (Hymenocallis),
Camassia blue "lily" (Camassia),
Pamiant Peruvian (Pamianthe peruviana),
Tigridia peacock (Tigridia pavonia),
Tritelea loose (Brodiaea laxa),
Large-flowered uvularia (Uvularia grandiflora), etc.

Rare representatives of bulbous rarities feel comfortable in the garden and as a pot culture. Next, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the description and photos of some types of flowers ...

(Tigridia pavonia) - known as tiger iris with an unusual pattern, reaching half a meter in height. Up to six beautiful double cups emerge from each corm. bright flower surrounded by three large red, white, yellow perianth petals. You can admire them for only 8 hours, opening in the morning, but all new buds bloom with enviable constancy for almost two months.

Tigridia is planted in a pot in April, transferring to a flower garden only with the arrival of the June heat. When dry, you will need to water more frequently. They are treated in the same way as with gladioli, digging up the corms in the fall after the leaves have completely turned yellow, drying and storing. In regions with warm winter grown without digging.

South African native. Belongs to the iris family. It blooms profusely with openwork star-shaped flowers of a wide variety of colors, up to 6 cm in diameter. Sparaxis look very impressive when they are planted in large groups - at least 20 pieces in each. Loves nutrient soils, he needs a lot of sun, abundant watering.

Under such conditions, this type of sparaxis will bloom luxuriantly and actively multiply, forming many small bulbs. It can also be successfully propagated by seeds.

Another representative of the iris family. Bright, fragrant freesia is excellent as a cut, it stays in water for quite a long time, filling the room with a wonderful aroma. Its subtle and delicate aroma is so pleasant that this flower has long been used by perfumers. Flowers of a wide variety of colors, simple and double.

Unlike sparaxis, it does not like direct sunlight, so it will have to be planted in partial shade. The landing site should be protected from the wind, as flower stalks with clusters of heavy buds are rather fragile and easily break from gusts of wind. Freesia needs frequent watering, but does not tolerate stagnant water in the soil. Propagated by onion babies and seeds, and seedlings can bloom already in the year of sowing, by autumn.

Gimenokallis, or Ismene (Hymenocallis)- Belongs to the Amaryllis family. The flowers are very unusual, a bit like daffodils, but much more whimsical, original form. The bulbous plant is very beautiful, it is not in vain that its name in Greek means "hymn to beauty."

Grows fast, blooms profusely mature plant can throw out 2-3 arrows with 6-8 flowers on each), so change needs to fertile soils and regular feeding. Otherwise, the plant is very unpretentious, can tolerate drought, does not get sick with anything. Every year it gives a lot of babies, which, after digging up the bulbs, are carefully separated. Hymennocalis easily sets seeds, but after flowering, it is better to remove the peduncles so as not to deplete the flower.

Pamiant Peruvian(Pamianthe peruviana) from the Amaryllis family has much in common with other bulbs. It is very similar to ismene, eucharis and garden daffodils familiar to us, but differs in a more impressive flower size, bulb shape and whimsical disposition. Grow almost the same as hippeastrum, but it is more capricious.

A very rare plant from the Amaryllis family. Mostly on sale you can see Tristagma uniflorum with pale blue flowers. Looks good on Alpine rollercoaster. Feels good both in the sun and in partial shade.

Camassia (Camassia)- one of the most hardy bulbs of the Liliaceae family, unusual shape... The second name is the onion of the Indians. Candle inflorescences of star-shaped flowers on straight peduncles of a magnificent blue-violet palette with a variety of nuances turn the blue lily into an original alternative to hyacinth. The flowers of this "lily" can be white, blue, bluish-lilac.

This rare flower is able to propagate by self-sowing and "run wild" if planted in a dry and brightly lit area. As a shelter for the winter, it is enough to make thick layer mulch.

This plant is familiar to many, belongs to the Amaryllis family. He loves bright light and the sun, abundant watering. It looks most advantageous if it is planted in a group. The leaves are narrow, belt-like, the flowers are white, pink, yellow, resembling large crocuses.

Exotic plants with unusual shapes and coloring are at the peak of popularity today. There are rare amazing plants and among bulbs. Along with ordinary tulips and daffodils, muscari and crocuses, amazing, almost fabulous flowers, completely inimitable in the form of flowering and contours, are also included in the class of bulbous plants. Most of them are unfamiliar in our area, but can be successfully grown both in a flower garden and as a pot culture. But, like all exotics, they need special care and very specific growth conditions. Let's take a closer look at the mysterious bulbous exotics.

The four main bulbous exotics can boast of unusual flowering and striking forms - a leader, tigridia, sandersonia, and roskoya. Of these rare bulbous rarities, only tigridia are comfortable in the open field, but sandersonia and leader are best grown as a pot culture. For the winter, these plants must be cleaned indoors.

Peacock Tigridia (Tigridia pavonia), also known as pavonia or tiger iris, is a long-flowering plant, reaching about half a meter in height. Each corm produces up to six beautiful double cup-shaped flowers surrounded by three large perianth petals. Tigridia is the brightest exotic with an unusual pattern. You can admire the beauty of each flower for only one day, but do not rush to get upset: all new buds will, under suitable conditions, bloom with enviable constancy for almost two months. Tigridia is planted in a pot in April, transferring to a flower garden only with the arrival of the June heat. If there is a drought, then the pavonia will have to be watered very often. This exotic is treated in the same way as with gladioli, digging up the corms in the fall after the leaves have completely turned yellow and drying them for a month before storing them in sand or peat in a cool and dark room at a stable temperature of 5 to 10 ° C .

Sandersonia orange (Sandersonia aurantiaca) is often called lanterns for the amazing shape of the flowers, and really reminiscent of Chinese flowers. paper lanterns, only in miniature. Unusual bright yellow or red flowers appear at the end of summer, rising to a height of about 70 cm. Lanterns - the plant is not entirely bulbous, because sandersonia has specific long root tubers. The beautiful sandersonia comes from South Africa and needs rather specific - hot - growing conditions.

Unimaginable flowers, reminiscent of cranes flying in the sky, can boast of the Radiant Leader (Habenaria radiata), which is actually an orchid. Flowers that look like a flock exotic birds, rise on a low peduncle (about 30 cm). They served as a reason to give the leader a completely different "folk" name - the crane orchid. An exotic beauty grows only in slightly acidic fertile soil and in regions with harsh winters can only be grown as a pot crop. The leader, like sandersonia, is also put indoors for the winter, but they provide it with a warmer and brighter room than tigridia and without taking it out of the pot, they are actually grown as a houseplant.

Roscoea cautleyoides (Roscoea cautleyoides) is a garden false orchid that is very similar to wild irises. The tuberous rhizome plant adapts very easily to growing conditions and is actively used as a flowerbed crop in Europe. The flowering of luxury usually begins in June and lasts about two months, but in order for luxurious graceful flowers blossomed in sufficient quantity, the plant is dug up for the winter.

Only three bulbous exotics are capable of wintering in open ground - amazing camassia, uvularia and tritelea, which adapt well to new conditions far from their hot homeland. At mild winters they grow rapidly and differ abundant flowering, with severe ones - they need additional shelter and, as a rule, bloom much less. During the winter, if there is little snow, you need to control the quality of the shelter and, if necessary, strengthen it.

Amazing loose sotsvteiya-candles from unique star-shaped flowers on straight peduncles are inherent in one of the most hardy bulbs of an unusual shape - camassia. A gorgeous blue palette with a variety of nuances makes camassia an original alternative to hyacinth, especially since their leaves are very similar. This rare exotic able to propagate by self-sowing and "run wild" if planted in a dry and brightly lit area. As a shelter for the winter, it is enough to make a thick layer of mulch.

Large-flowered uvularia (Uvularia grandiflora) is rightly called the golden primrose. April - May amazing flowers with a golden hue amaze the imagination with pointed shapes and graceful stems. Homeland of uvularia - North America, and it is precisely because of this that it can be grown in open ground with sufficient shelter. An amazing primrose will bloom only when the bulbs are planted for distillation in February.

The blue palette is characteristic not only for camassia, but also for forming delightfully loose rugs, more reminiscent of a bizarre "sea" of colors of Tritelea loose (Brodiaea laxa). Delicate bell-shaped flowers with divided petals are collected in amazing umbellate inflorescences, while each petal is decorated with a darker stripe in the middle. Triteleya is very good as a balcony or houseplant. In order to get a blooming rampage, it is enough to land a triteley in flower pot with loose enriched soil. If winters are not snowy, then it is easier to grow loose Triteley as an annual, and not as a perennial.

Most of the amazing exotics produce flower stalks only when it is warm, so they are first grown as a pot culture, dropping on the flower bed only at the time of flowering. In any case, exotic bulbs should be planted only in the foreground of the flower garden, where it is most convenient to admire the unusual flowering.

All heat-loving bulbs need special soil - loose, permeable and well warmed by the sun. Exotics are rarely watered, avoiding stagnant water and rotting of the bulbs. Top dressing should also be applied quite rarely and in small portions, simply maintaining the constant nutritional value of the soil.