1. Variety selection
When choosing a lupine cinenaria variety, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as an ornamental plant, varieties with beautiful flowers are selected, which can be colored in various colors, including yellow, orange, red, purple and white.
2. Soil preparation
Lupine cinenaria is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting lupine cinenaria must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing.
Lupine cinenaria can be grown either by seedlings or by sowing seeds in open ground.
When growing seedlings, lupine cinenaria seeds are sown in March-April in seedling boxes or containers. Shoots appear in 7-10 days. Seedlings are planted in separate pots or cups in the phase of 2-3 true leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in May-June, when the threat of frost has passed.
When sowing seeds in open ground, lupine cinenaria seeds are sown in May-June, when the soil warms up to +15 °C. The seeding depth is 1-2 cm.
4. Plant care
Lupine cinenaria is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Lupine cinenaria is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to regularly water the plants, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Weeding: It is necessary to weed regularly so that they do not choke the plants.
- Loosening: It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil around the plants to improve aeration and moisture permeability of the soil.
5. Harvest
Lupine cinenaria begins to bloom in June-July. The flowering of lupine cinenaria continues until the end of August.
Additional Tips
- To obtain earlier flowering, lupine cinenaria can be grown as seedlings.
- To increase the decorativeness of the plant, you can shape the bush.
Additional information
- Lupine cinenaria is a perennial plant, but in regions with cold climates it is grown as an annual.
- Lupine cinenaria is a tall plant that can reach a height of 1-2 meters.
- Lupine cinenaria is a good honey plant.