Ипомея рубиновые огни или фарбитис – это annuals and perennials, which are the largest representative of the family of convolvulidae and can reach a height of three meters. Based on this, the gardener should take the choice of a place for planting as seriously as possible, since an adult plant is not able to transfer a transplant without negative consequences. In addition, Ipomoea requires the support of good quality, otherwise the plant may suffer during bad weather. However, not only trees, but also shrubs and vines are attributed to the genus Ipomoea.
Farbitis plants have extraordinary beautyflowers that will allow any hostess to be proud of their garden. However, if you decide to engage in the cultivation of morning glory, it is worth considering that some species of this plant are very poisonous, for example, vines. Nevertheless, today, farbitis is a very popular plant in landscape design, which experts use for gardening various parts of the garden.
Currently, science knows more than five hundredspecies of this representative of the family of convolvulidae. The most famous and is the ipomoea ruby lights, the name of which is often used to denote the general species category of the plant. Other ipomoea varieties that are popular in gardening are:
- quamoclit;
- purple;
- moonflowers;
- raspberry whim;
- tricolor;
- Colonction;
- terry tenderness;
- night;
- lollipop;
- call;
- Ipomoea red star;
- Ipomoea blue star and many others.
Ipomoea ruby lights are often decorationterraces, verandas, balconies, various fences and arbors. This magnificent plant today is extremely in demand among landscape designers and is used in vertical gardening of various objects. Thus, with the help of the Ipomoea, it is possible to darken the excessively sunny veranda or terrace, and also to hide your plot from prying eyes with a mesh braided fence, which will be free to reach, and reliably protect your life from prying eyes. Of course, farbitis is always an ornament to the place of its growth. Recalling gramophones flowers and large green leaves look very attractive and have a calming, relaxing effect on the human psyche. The uniqueness of this plant is that each flower has only a few hours of flowering from dawn to 2-3 hours of the day, after which it finally closes. However, there are varieties of plants that can bloom without interruption all day on even cloudy days.
Growing ipomoea
Ipomoea ruby lights do not require special skills andskills from the gardener. The plant is traditionally grown seedlings. In order to correctly determine the time for planting seeds, it is necessary to take into account that experts recommend transferring to the soil with a stable ambient temperature of at least 15 ° C. The best time for sowing seeds is considered the end of March - the beginning of April. Soak the seeds before planting. As a result of this procedure, they swell, which will ensure their rapid germination. Flower growth will require several plant transplants to larger pots, which is undoubtedly a great stress for the Ipomoea. Therefore, it is recommended to transplant the flower together with a significant part of the soil on the roots. Planting in open ground is possible not earlier than mid-June, which guarantees protection from frost. Farbitis feels comfortable only in well-loosened and nutritious soil. A full range of mineral fertilizers will help improve the condition of the soil. In addition, the plant needs a large amount of heat and light, so it is recommended to plant ipomeyu in a sunny garden location, which is well protected from gusts of wind. Ipomoea blooms until mid-September.
