The idea of creation of surprising black tulips has arisen in the sixteenth century when bulbous plants already became very popular in Europe. Today experienced flower growers are ready to share secrets concerning flower cultivation with black lobes.
How have mystical grades of tulips arisen?
The first successful attempt of removal of black tulips has been made in the middle of the seventeenth century by the famous selector of Holland. The truth then the color of lobes seemed just dark lilac. Still long time selectors did not stop trying to grow up tulips with black lobes. Only at the end of the nineteenth century the flower with dark-violet lobes has been shown to society. But till desirable black color it was still far. It was necessary that tulips seemed black even at bright lighting. And as a result the flower grower Grullemans managed to achieve it.
Rules of cultivation of black tulips
For planting of bulbs it is required to pick up the optimum place on the seasonal dacha or in garden. Against the background of green lawn the black tulips will look just perfectly. The truth then it is necessary to plant not less than thirty bulbs for completeness of composition. Black tulips are provided by grades "The black prince", Queen of Night, Black Hero. For large garden tulips of bulb it will be required to land on depth from 10 to 13 centimeters.
At the same time the distance between them should not exceed 10 cm. Also on bottom of hole it is necessary to fill sand. It is necessary for drainage and prevention of souring of root system of flowers. It is known that black tulips powder from above with mix from soil and sand. By the way, after blossom fading usually leave only two leaves for power supply of affiliated bulbs, and delete stalk completely. It is required in order that heads of flowers did not become shallow. After leaves of tulips fade, they will need to be dug out for the subsequent winter storage. Only you should not forget that at first the planting stock has to be properly dry-through. In principle it is real to receive couple of affiliated bulbs if watering was normal. Also in the course of cultivation of black tulips it will be required to struggle with fungal diseases. For this purpose fungicide is usually used. Store bulbs most often in the special byazevy or gauze sacks which are hanged out in well aired room. Optimum indoor temperature has to fluctuate ranging from 16 up to 20 wasps. Black tulips can blossom with strange white streaks on lobes. It is disturbing symptom of dangerous disease under the name "pestrolepestnost". It is necessary to remove completely struck bulbs and plants, otherwise all landings will be ruined.