Budley - flowering deciduous shrubs,belonging to the Logan family. Named for the botanist from England Adam Buddlya. Under natural conditions, they grow in hot climates and very rarely in the temperate climate zone of Asia, America and South Africa.
Very beautiful and elegant plant - budleya. Growing it, despite the complexity, is a fascinating and interesting activity.
The flowering of this culture occurs only inthree years old. The plant blooms annually, starting in August and until autumn, for 1.5 months. For the similarity of budeli with lilac people call it “autumn lilac”.
Very small flowers with honey aroma collectedin long, up to 40 cm, spicate inflorescences. Flower color is the most diverse: purple, white, purple, lilac-pink, yellow, purple. The pleasant scent emanating from the flowers of David's buds attracts a large number of insects to the garden: bees, bumblebees, butterflies.
Budley planted in the garden, the cultivation of which requires certain skills and knowledge, its chic look will attract the attention of all neighbors who want to admire it.
Due to the rapid growth and abundant and long-term flowering, David's budley is very much loved by gardeners and flower lovers.
In central Russia, it grows asshrub. In the winter season, the aboveground part of it almost completely dies off. In the spring the plant grows again. Flowers are formed on the branches of the current year.
Budley grows very well in sunny placesprotected from drafts and cool winds. Prefers light sandy fertile soil, where lime is added. If the soil is heavy, then it is necessary to add sand, high-moor peat or humus.
Budley growing in the middle laneRussia demands from gardeners special care and attention, will be a chic decoration of any garden. It belongs to tall cultures. As soon as warm weather sets in, the plant begins to grow rapidly, and by the end of the warm season, the length of individual shoots can reach 1.5 m. During the summer, the flower must be fed several times with complex mineral fertilizers. Top dressing is especially good before flowering begins in July - September.
The beautiful Budley, the care of which begins in early spring and ends in late autumn, will not leave anyone indifferent due to its stunning look.
At the end of flowering faded shoots must be cut.From the beginning of the first frost, all branches are cut off, leaving five-centimeter hemp. In winter, the plant is covered with dry leaves, peat, fir or pine spruce branches. Such mulching protects the buds sleeping at the base of the shoots from frost.
With the onset of spring, the shelter is removed, but this should be done gradually so that the plant does not suffer from sudden changes in temperature. From the sleeping buds very quickly grow new shoots.
Planting Budley is carried out in the spring, whenthe growth of young branches begins. A pit is prepared in advance for planting, where manure, ashes and potash phosphate fertilizers are added. The flower is dug out with a big lump of earth and transferred to a new place. After planting requires abundant watering.
Budley, the cultivation of which is a rather laborious business, will bring much joy to its owner.
