This plant will replace the capricious petunia: the sprout instantly grows into a flowering ball even on sand and in the sun
Petunia is considered a popular flower among gardeners, but this plant is quite capricious.
There is an equally beautiful ornamental plant that requires much less trouble.
They say about the catharanthus: "Minimum hassle - maximum beauty." Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "TUT NOVOSTI", agronomist, told more about the flower.
Domestic flower growers began growing catharanthus in 1958. At first, it was planted in the southern regions, but gradually the plant spread throughout the country.
Thanks to the work of breeders, catharanthus decorates the gardens of summer residents who live far from the warmest regions.
Today, gardeners have access to hardy plants that are perfectly adapted to the conditions of the middle zone.
Catharanthus can be grown from seeds. They are sown in February-March. If there is an opportunity to provide additional lighting, then the seedlings can be planted already in winter.
The main condition is regular watering. Also, to form lush bushes, seedlings can be pinched.
You can plant it in a flowerbed or in a pot after the cold weather has passed. Catharanthus is not too picky about the soil and can even grow on sand. If the weather is right, the plant can bloom until the end of October.
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