Where does the Caucasian edelweiss plant grow? Edelweiss is a mountain flower of love in a summer cottage. Rare Vancouver mountain flowers

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Scenario

literary and musical evening

Materials

for the regional competition “Greatness of Feat”

Explanatory note

The day will come with a decisive blow

The people will go into battle for the last time,

And then we will say that it is not without reason

Here they fought to the death for the Caucasus.

(from a wartime song)

Last Velika Patriotic War was a severe test for our people. Among major events war, the battle for the Caucasus occupies a prominent place. The German high command developed a plan for the direct capture of the Caucasus, which received the code name “Edelweiss”. In the fight against the fascist invaders, Hitler’s plans to seize the richest grain regions of the North Caucasus, sources of oil and other types of strategic raw materials were thwarted. The victory of the Soviet army in the battle for the Caucasus was the result of the enormous efforts of the entire people, the peoples of the Caucasus. Victory - wonderful example patriotism and mass heroism of soldiers. From generation to generation we carry the memory of the war, honor veterans, remember those killed in the war.

Literary and musical evening, on the eve of the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Second World War, “Why didn’t Edelweiss bloom in the flower growers’ club, became another thread of memory heroic war. An exhibition with the same name of the evening was arranged, where books of military operations, heroes who fought on the passes of the Caucasus Range were located: Klukhorsky, Naursky, Marukhsky, etc.

This scenario can also be used when conducting lessons of courage for young people, evenings - meetings designed to promote patriotism and study of one’s land.

(The appendices contain photographs and photo chronicles..)

Hall decoration: exhibition “Why Edelweiss did not bloom.”

(Nature music sounds)

Presenter 1: On the top of the cliff where the mountain was lost

Under the curly clouds
The edelweiss flower grew and the winds played
Its thin petals.
N. Cameron

Presenter 2: Hello dear guests, the club meeting today, we dedicate rare flower edelweiss and the failed German operation to capture the Caucasus, which bore the code name “Edelweiss”.

Presenter 1: Guarded as rare view edelweiss is the legendary flower of lovers. It belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant reaches a height of 10-15 cm. Graceful stems are crowned with proud, star-shaped flowers - the inflorescences of the basket are framed by horizontal pubescent bracts that look like stars. In June-July, on the mountain slopes, at an altitude of about 1800 m, these beautiful flowers bloom, which, against the backdrop of sparse vegetation, seem like just a whim of a wizard who, on a whim, planted this fluffy miracle of nature here. In fact, everything is much simpler - edelweiss prefers to grow in soil rich in limestone and shale. Edelweiss is propagated by seeds or by dividing rhizomes in spring or autumn. Alpine edelweiss grows on rocks and cornices of the Alpine mountains. Representatives of this species form bushes various sizes and differ in shades of colors. Blooms alpine edelweiss in June-August. Edelweiss Siberian grows in the mountains of Siberia, Manchuria, Mongolia and Korea. Its bushes are larger than those of the Alpine edelweiss, but the flowers are smaller. It also blooms in June-September, but blooms little. Edelweiss also grows in our Caucasus Mountains.

Presenter 2: There are many legends about edelweiss - the “silk flower”, as it is called in the Carpathians. Here is one of them. A long time ago, when there were still noble knights and unapproachable princesses in the world, it so happened that one powerful king decided to marry off his beautiful daughter. But the girl turned out to be capricious and rejected all applicants. Finally, the father got angry and announced that if his daughter did not become more prudent, he would marry her to the first person he met. And then the girl came up with a trick: “Father, I was stupid! I will definitely get married. But for the one who brings me as a gift... the edelweiss star flower!
After this, hopeful suitors began to flock to the royal castle again. But as soon as they saw the inaccessible mountain where the edelweiss grew, they got scared and went home. There were also daredevils who tried in vain to get to the star flower and found their death by falling down a steep slope. This went on for many years.

Presenter 1:And then one day a brave knight, having heard about the proud beauty and her whim, decided to try his luck. He started climbing the highest mountain. He walked for a long time to the top, his arms and legs were bleeding, but he still got to the snow-white edelweiss growing on the ledge, plucked it and hid it on his chest. When he went down, he reached the royal castle and presented beautiful flower princess, her heart melted, and she fell in love with the knight. But the knight never became her husband, because she was old enough to be his grandmother - for so long no one managed to fulfill her order! Punished for her cunning and cruelty, the princess continued to love the knight until the end of her days. And from the moment he picked the edelweiss, he did not know defeat in any of his endeavors. No wonder people say: the one who picks an edelweiss will find luck and the heart of the one to whom he gives this star flower.

(music fades out)

Presenter 2: This one is legendary mountain flower– edelweiss became a symbol of the German code operation “Edelweiss” to seize our territories.

(an excerpt from the song “Holy War” is heard)

Presenter 1: At the beginning of 1942, Soviet military intelligence did not yet have information about the existence of the Operation Edelweiss plan, but the information that Hitler was planning to deliver the main blow in the direction of the Caucasus in the summer of 1942 was confirmed by reports from many sources. These data were supplemented by operational intelligence information, which began to record increased concentration German troops on the southern flank of the Soviet-German front. The offensive in the Caucasus developed quickly.

Presenter 2: It was August 1942. Under the pressure of a superior and well-armed enemy, our army was forced to retreat, leaving areas of our Motherland. At the beginning of August 1942, large forces of the German army broke through to the North Caucasus. Danger looms over Stavropol. By the end of August 1942, the Nazis completely occupied the Stavropol Territory. Hitler wanted to destroy the Caucasus by capturing Black Sea Fleet, deprive the country of Grozny, Maikop and Baku oil, take possession of the oil riches of the Middle East and richest resources India. In order to overcome the Caucasus Mountains, the 49th Mountain Rifle Corps was created (composed of the 1st and 4th Mountain Rifle, 97th and 101st Light Infantry Divisions). Among them was Hitler's pride - the 1st Mountain Infantry Division "Edelweiss", which was trained in the Alps. Hitler's command had high hopes for her. The 4th Mountain Rifle Division, for which the mountains were their native element, had considerable experience in combat operations in the mountains. All corps units were equipped with special mountain equipment and weapons.

Presenter 1: Concentrating in the area of Nevinnomyssk and Cherkessk, the well-prepared 49th fascist corps, divided into separate detachments, rushed to the Klukhorsky, Marukhsky, Naursky passes of the Main Caucasus Range in mid-August. They managed to capture almost all the passes in the central part of the ridge and hoisted a banner with a swastika on the top of Elbrus on August 21. Berlin newspapers triumphantly reported: “The conquered Elbrus crowns the end of the fallen Caucasus.” The fascist flag did not have to fly for long on the most high mountain Caucasus.

Presenter 2: At the passes, soldiers of 3 regiments and one rifle division began to die. At an altitude of 3000 meters, in stubborn battles with enemy forces superior in armament and numbers, with a lack of weapons, without supply bases, experiencing a shortage of ammunition, food, being almost completely cut off from outside world, our troops showed miracles of heroism. Fierce fighting took place at the Klukhor, Marukh, and Naur passes.

Ridges rise behind the ridges,

Their crest is cut with teeth,

The eagle descended from the heights

Caucasian sky on the rocks.

For the native land - fire! –

It rushed from heights to gorges.

For the sun of the Caucasus - fire!

And the mines were landing on the target...

M. Kalachinsky

Presenter 1: Long battles took place at the Marukh Pass, and the Marukh Glacier, crisscrossed with treacherous, snow-covered abysses, changed hands 25 times. By the evening of September 5, 1942, the enemy brought the main forces of the Edelweiss Alpine Division into battle and, with the support of artillery and aviation, captured the Marukh Pass. In stubborn battles, the Red Army soldiers gained a foothold on this line on September 6. Victory did not come immediately. Throughout September there were fierce battles with varying success. Were especially stubborn offensive operations for height 1176 and the gates of the Marukh Pass, which began on September 9, and ended on October 25, 1942, when these heights were taken by the forces of the first battalion of the 810th regiment. Battalions of the 155th and 107th Rifle Brigades also took part in them. It should be noted that the 107th battalion was transferred to the Marukh Pass after it had previously distinguished itself at the Klukhor Pass.

Presenter 2: This battalion was a threat to the Germans in subsequent battles in winter period. She repeatedly rescued the regiment in moments of mortal danger. One December day, a large group of Germans was noticed gathering in a narrow gorge. The mortar men immediately opened massive fire, and the enemy was destroyed. But, unfortunately, one day an avalanche hit the battalion. They were quickly helped by the nearby soldiers of the 155th battalion, who with great difficulty managed to extract several from under the snow; the rest of the soldiers remained forever in the glaciers. The enemy continued to hold the Marukh Pass until January 1943. ... The shooting either died down or intensified, and the top of Kara-Kaya was covered in light, flying snow. The regiment, or rather what was left of it, launched a new attack. The enemy could not withstand the blow and began to retreat towards the pass. In this battle, the advanced detachment of Lieutenant Melnik especially distinguished himself. He marked the beginning of the defeat of the enemy group that had broken through in the Marukh Gorge. Then the success of the detachment was consolidated by the main forces of the regiment. The defenders of the pass took up an insurmountable defense for the enemy. The path to the Germans into the Marukh Gorge was closed forever.

Presenter 1: The defenders of the passes had three enemies: the Nazis, cold and hunger. It was especially difficult for those who were at the pass itself. The winter in the mountains was harsh. Despite the fact that aviation operations in the mountains, frequent rains, fog, and snowfalls were extremely difficult, the pilots provided great assistance to ground troops in supplying them with ammunition, food, and evacuating the seriously wounded. Showing courage and heroism, the pilots of the 588th female night bomber regiment (PO-2), commanded by a major, a native of our Stavropol Territory, also provided great support.

Presenter 2: Our glorious climbers played a significant role in the battles on the passes of the Main Caucasus Range. When they turned around here fighting, required special knowledge of the mountains and techniques for moving in them. A significant number of mountaineering instructors and masters of this sport were sent to the Caucasus. On February 17, 1943, fighter climbers hoisted Soviet flags on the top of Elbrus. In the sky-high heights of the Caucasus, thousands of heroes performed outstanding feats, many gave their lives.

Night.

Mountains.

In the gorge

And cold and darkness.

And there, at the top,

A formidable enemy has settled down.

It needs to be reset

At any cost.

There are a lot of shell casings on the glaciers. They are living witnesses of fierce battles.

An amazing flower, shrouded in legends about eternal love and devotion, already for a long time decorates flower beds country houses true flower lovers. This miracle is called edelweiss. Having descended from the mountain slopes, he is not afraid of severe frosts, strong wind And summer heat. Its delicate buds with silk fibers withstand natural adversity, remaining unchanged in their beauty. It is for this reason that the flower has become a symbol of such valuable qualities as fidelity, love and devotion.

Today, there are many different legends associated with this persistent mountain flower. They reflect amazing properties this wonderful plant.

Edelweiss - a persistent mountain flower

This cute plant is found on the hills and slopes of the Alps, Carpathians, Himalayas and even in the Far East. It successfully develops among destroyed rocks and rock fragments. The flower can be found in narrow gorges where the wind does not blow and the remains of snow and rain are stored. Where edelweiss grows there is always enough light, because they tenderly reach out to the sun with their delicate petals.

At first glance, the flower may not seem very attractive. But having gotten to know it better, many appreciated it and began to grow it in their front gardens. Edelweiss got its name due to its external resemblance to back side lion's paw. This is exactly what its name sounds like in Latin – “Leontopodium”. Indeed, when the buds open and are covered with an abundance of delicate fibers, they resemble a cat's paw.
The edelweiss flower depicted in the wild in the photo is true proof of this similarity.

Residents of Switzerland consider this flower a symbol of their country and call it the “Queen of the Alps.” If you want to create a piece of Switzerland in your flowerbed, plant this particular flower.

Detailed description of the plant

Many gardeners know well what the edelweiss flower looks like natural environment. Therefore, do not be afraid to grow it in your summer cottages. Taking a closer look at the plant, you can see that it consists of the following elements:

Single erect shoots approximately 25 cm high.
Basal rosette of lanceolate leaves lying on the soil.
Delicate buds of white or yellow color, abundantly covered with silk hair.

Edelweiss blooms in the middle of summer, when the last echoes fade into oblivion low temperatures. It decorates the flowerbed for about 20 days, just like the mountain slopes of the Alps in Switzerland. Its inflorescences consist of several original baskets in the form of twisted buds of white or yellow color. Around them are linear leaves covered with an abundance of delicate fibers. Thanks to this combination, an elaborate star is formed, typical of edelweiss.

The petals of the buds are also abundantly pubescent, so it seems that they are cast from wax. These miniature lumps seem to peek out from under the snow lying on the star-shaped leaf plates. Such beauty leaves no one indifferent, which is why many people like this mountain flower of love.

As a result of successful pollination, cylindrical achenes containing many seeds are formed on the peduncles. They can be used to propagate this wonderful flower.

Popular types of edelweiss

Before you start growing this legendary plant, you should get acquainted with its popular species. Today, biologists count about 40 of them. various options. Let's look at some of them.

Alpine

In its natural environment, this type of edelweiss is found on exposed limestone, rocks or steep slopes. Small bushes (about 25 cm high) consist of several curved shoots that emerge from a rosette. During the flowering period, buds appear collected in baskets, framed by star-shaped leaves. Thanks to the thick layer of fibers, it seems as if there is white snow on the leaves. Truly an amazing sight!

Dwarf

In nature, such edelweiss grows in the mountains at an altitude of 5000 m. However, it is also successfully grown at home. It will grow only up to 10 cm. It has lanceolate leaves that form a rosette, in the center of which an inflorescence of 5 buds appears.

This miniature white edelweiss is best grown in rock gardens using well-draining soil. It can be propagated by spring cuttings or autumn sowing of seeds.

Siberian

Plants of this type form bushes large sizes with large shoots and leaf blades. buds white look original against the background of glossy dark green leaves. This variety is familiar under the name "Pilibina" and is very similar to the Alpine edelweiss. The only difference is the size of the inflorescences. In its natural environment it is found in mountainous and steppe regions Eurasia, as well as on the Korean Peninsula.

Growing edelweiss on summer cottage, it should be remembered that the plant loves permeable soil with high content lime

Kuril

The flower grows only up to 15 cm in height. Its amazing inflorescences, 5 cm in diameter, are wonderfully combined with dark green foliage of a linear nature. Around the buds there are about a dozen rays, which are covered with white felt fibers. Kuril edelweiss begins to bloom in mid-summer and only by autumn it forms a cylindrical achene. The flower is used to form rocky plants, where it occupies a special place among plants.

Two-color

The original variety of edelweiss amazes with its elaborate beauty. Its low bushes up to 35 cm consist of basal pubescent leaves and erect shoots. When the time for flowering comes, buds of white and yellow shades appear on them. Each of them is framed by leaf arrows different lengths. This combination gives the plant a spectacular appearance and attractiveness.

Since edelweiss naturally grows in open areas, it should be grown in areas with plenty of sunlight. In the shade, the plant may die.

The Legend of Edelweiss - video

Edelweiss grows very slowly, in the wild it is most common in its homeland - in the countries of southern and central Europe. In Latin, edelweiss is translated as "lion's paw", with which it actually has similarities.

Edelweiss is mentioned in many legends and fairy tales; it looks truly magical; it is difficult to confuse its light beige flowers with another plant.

Flower Features:

White bracts reach 10 cm in diameter, which wrap around yellow inflorescences.
The flowers peek out from the gray-green leaves and are soft to the touch.
Some flowers can grow up to 30 cm in height, but on average the height varies between 15 cm.
Each representative can grow laterally to a distance of more than 20 cm; this occurs due to creeping rhizomes and self-seeding. That is why it is advisable to use edelweiss as a ground crop.

The conditions for it should be selected based on its natural growing conditions, that is, the climate should be cool. Most better soil for a flower it is considered sandy or rocky.

Designers use edelweiss for rockeries that decorate alpine gardens.

They look great in borders and bloom until late autumn. In order for the flower to continue to please the eyes of its owners, it can be dried and created for the winter. various compositions bouquets. When creating a rock garden, it is important to remember that edelweiss does not tolerate wet air. If it happens in winter severe frosts, That aboveground part The flower dies, but in the spring a new one appears from the underground rhizomes.

There are about 30 in total various types edelweiss.

They are more common in southeast Asia. The flower does not grow in South America, Western Asia and the Caucasus. In countries former USSR There are 12 species of edelweiss that are found in the Far East, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands.

Among them are the following types:

Alpine.
Two-color.
Dwarf.
Kuril.
Siberian.
Himalayan.
Crowded.
Steppe.
Edelweiss-shaped.

And now more about each type:

Alpine edelweiss can be found in Asia Minor, Central Asia and Europe. It grows mainly on gravelly slopes, cornices and rocks, slate and limestone. The height of the bushes is up to 25 cm, the stems are curved. Abundant pubescence gives the plant a noble silvery color. The flowering period is short, only 3 weeks, beginning in July.
Edelweiss bicolor is distinguished by soft felted bracts. The flower is widespread on Sakhalin and Moneron, in Japan and Korea, prefers sea and river banks, rocks and screes, rocky slopes.
Dwarf edelweiss loves heights and is common in the Himalayas, Central Asia and China at an altitude of more than 3 thousand meters. The only species in which the bracts do not grow in the shape of a star.
Edelweiss Kuril has a large bract and grows in the Kuril Islands on the seashores and mountain tops.
Edelweiss Siberian is similar to alpine species. It can be found in Korea, Mongolia, Siberia in the mountains and steppes. The flowers are small, the flowering period lasts from June to September.
Edelweiss Himalayan is common in the Himalayas and Tibet high in the mountains.
Pale yellow edelweiss is predominantly found in Mongolia, the Far East and Siberia. Its “star” has many rays, so it is rarely symmetrical and regular in shape.
Edelweiss edelweiss has great decorative value. The bracts do not form a typical star; the inflorescence has from 2 to 5 baskets. It develops well in rocky areas, bouquets last a long time in water, and when dried they retain their color and shape.

Growing and caring for edelweiss is quite simple. Depending on the species, these can be either annual or perennial representatives. Cultivation is carried out on dry, calcareous, light-drained soils. The worst thing for edelweiss is stagnation of water and high levels of air humidity.

In France, edelweiss is called the Alpine star, as the inflorescences are surrounded by star-shaped leaves.

Growing Edelweiss:

Flowering begins at various times, starting in June, ending in August, and ends in mid-late autumn.
Due to its mountainous origin, it is advisable to add coarse sand or crushed stone to the soil in order to bring the conditions as close as possible to natural ones.
Edelweiss not only does not need nutritious soil, but it will also depress the plant; it will grow at the same speed, but will lose, that is, the part with the shoots will develop, not the flowers. But poor soils and places between stones will benefit.
From, which is advisable to apply in the spring.
The plant needs open sunny places; it looks good in color compositions with sunflowers, saxifrage, armeria, etc.

Edelweiss is easily propagated by dividing the bush; this operation is performed periodically to rejuvenate the plant.

There is no need to be afraid to grow a plant in your garden if climatic conditions and temperature regime, because the fact that edelweiss grows only in the mountains has long been a refuted stereotype. The stem and leaves of edelweiss are covered with felt pubescence gray, the plant needs this to prevent excessive evaporation of moisture.

Despite the fact that edelweiss is propagated different ways, yet the most common is with the help of seeds.

It will be easier for amateur gardeners to buy ready-made seedlings and plant them. Sowing is carried out between February and March. For edelweiss, the best soil mixture is sand and deciduous soil in a 1:2 ratio.

The seeds are not placed inside the soil, but scattered over the surface in boxes. Then the container is covered with film or glass and removed only when the first shoots appear.
Edelweiss grows very slowly, so do not worry if other plants have already sprouted, but the mountain representative has not yet.
Already in early May, the seedlings are transferred to open ground. Reproduction can also be done in the fall by dividing the bush.
The only problem when dividing can be the densely intertwined roots, which can tear when unraveling, which is extremely undesirable to allow.
The ambient temperature should be within 15 degrees, then seedlings will begin to emerge from the ground within 2-3 weeks.
It is important to ensure that the soil does not become waterlogged.
Edelweiss is transplanted into a separate container when the flower reaches 2 centimeters.
Edelweiss will begin to bloom already at next year, it is necessary to replant to a new place at least once every three years, this is done to maintain its decorative qualities.

Edelweiss is a low plant, so when growing it with other crops, you also need to select low-growing varieties so as not to block the light for him.

By growing edelweiss in your garden, a person can not only decorate his plot in this way, but also make a small contribution to the environmental situation, because the flower is listed in the Red Book and needs to be protected and propagated. Using the plant as a dried flower for winter compositions, you don’t have to worry about it losing its color and shape.

More information can be found in the video.

The delicate alpine flower edelweiss, at first glance, is simple. But taking a closer look at it, you can see the tenderness and charm of this rarely seen little flower, which is often called the "silver star".

Edelweiss flower legend

This beauty is included in the list of plants in the Red Book of Russia. The plant is threatened with complete extinction, because this moment its numbers in nature have decreased significantly.

edelweiss flower photo in the wild

The Swiss consider it a symbol of the country. But, unfortunately, the flower is now extremely rare in Switzerland. The government even passed a law prohibiting the collection of edelweiss in order to protect it from tourists and preserve it in natural conditions.

Where does it grow? It grows in the rocks of Tibet, the Himalayas, the Carpathians and the Far East. What does an edelweiss flower look like? It looks like a small silver star or pearl. It's grassy perennial 15-30 cm in height, and grows to a width of about 20 cm. The outer area of the leaf blades is painted bright green, and the bottom is covered with small white fibers that protect the foliage from frost.

The plant received another name - Leontopodium (lion's foot) for its flowers, which are shaped like lion's paws. The inflorescences are complex, the bracts are in the form of white rays, up to 10 cm in diameter. In the center are yellowish inflorescences, soft and slightly fluffy to the touch. Flowering begins in late summer and lasts a month until autumn. In place of the flowers, cylindrical boxes with small seeds ripen.

Translated from German, the name means “noble white”. The French call it the Alpine star. In Switzerland he is known as the “Queen of the Alps”. And all over the world this plant symbolizes love, devotion and courage.

Edelweiss: a legend about a flower

If you look at it objectively, then this modest flower It’s not at all surprising in its beauty compared to other plants. But it amazes with its mystery. Long ago, men even risked their lives to bring mountain edelweiss for their lovers; this was a symbol of courage and courage. This flower is surrounded by many legends and myths.

One legend tells of an unusually strong feeling between two lovers who faced eternal separation. But they chose to jump off the cliff together. And then, in that place, edelweiss trees grew on the stones, as a sign of triumph and sadness.

There is also a more fantastic legend, it tells about mythical beauties with long nails who live on high steep cliffs. They grow edelweiss, care for it and protect it from people. The brave men who steal their flowers are thrown into the abyss by the beauties. Only people with real and sincere feelings are allowed to take the star with them.

Having become acquainted with the legends about the “silver star”, you understand why many want to conquer this mountain flower and grow it on their farm.

Types of edelweiss

In total, a little more than 40 species are known to science, and only a few of them are cultivated.

Growing edelweiss: characteristic features

It won't be difficult. But know this Never plant next to gladioli, roses, peonies, because the flower is not visible against their background.

Often decorated with edelweiss alpine coaster. Indeed, among the stones that are an obligatory attribute of such landscape compositions, he feels at home.

What soil is suitable

Leontopodium needs sunlight, you must select right place for landing. Suitable for growing on dry, light calcareous soils. To bring the conditions closer to natural, it is advisable to add coarse sand or crushed stone to the soil before planting.

A peculiarity of the garden “Queen of the Alps” is the negative perception of nutritious soil. Why can a plant say goodbye to its decorativeness? It tolerates poor soils and crevices between stones much better.
It is strictly prohibited to use mineral or organic fertilizers for fertilizing, especially the application of fresh manure.
And it is preferable to minimize root loosening of the soil.
It is also important to avoid stagnation of moisture in the soil. This will be facilitated by the addition of drainage crushed stone and sand during planting.

Care: transplanting, weeding, wintering

It is necessary to regularly change the planting site of edelweiss every 2-3 years to maintain its decorative qualities.

Creeping plants will be bad neighbors, because the growth of its roots is suppressed by the strong and persistent root system of creeping plants, until the complete death of the Queen of the Alps.

Therefore, it is necessary to promptly control weeds on the site and planted mountain pets

Although Leontopodium is quite frost-resistant, before the cold weather arrives, the bushes are often mulched using wood material or peat.

Mulch helps maintain the integrity of the snow cover over dormant plants, protecting them from freezing.

Reproduction methods

In nature, the plant reproduces freely by seeds; they are similar to dandelions and are transported by winds over long distances, because this is the so-called flower with parachute seeds. You can also propagate by dividing bushes that have already taken root and grown well.

Alpine edelweiss growing from seeds

On personal plots it is more convenient to propagate a flower using ready seedlings, or grow it yourself from seeds in advance.

To do this, from February to March, the seeds are evenly distributed over the surface of the soil, which consists of 2 parts of deciduous soil and 1 part of sand. Until the first shoots appear, the containers are kept under a greenhouse made of film or glass.

Seedling growth occurs at a slow pace. By the end of April, beginning of May, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into open ground.

Flowering of edelweiss should be expected within a year.

In spring and autumn, you can divide the bushes, thus propagating the flower. This must be done carefully to avoid damage. After all root systems individual plants are closely intertwined.

Beneficial features

Plant components from silver star are widely used for the preparation of cosmetics. The extract from the shoots of the plant is credited with a wide range of beneficial qualities.

Under natural conditions, edelweiss grows in the mountains at an altitude of 1.8 km from sea level. The flowering period of this unusual beautiful flower falls on June-August. At this time, edelweiss seems even more beautiful, and the meager vegetable world the mountains only emphasize its splendor. But now, thanks to the painstaking work of breeders, you don’t need to go to the mountains to admire these magnificent flowers. They got along well in garden plots, it will be enough to create conditions close to natural.

Description of the plant

Edelweiss flowers are very delicate, but at the same time they are distinguished by their endurance. They tolerate permafrost climate well, so they feel comfortable in stone gardens middle zone. The only thing the plant cannot tolerate is heat.

Reproduction methods

The crop can be propagated in 3 ways: cuttings, seeds and dividing the root system. The tops of the shoots are used as cuttings, which take root well in the soil. Cuttings are carried out in May or June. The plants quickly take root and new representatives can be expected to bloom next year.

The plant is also easy to propagate by seeds. To do this, you need to use your last year's seeds. If these are not available, you need to purchase them at a specialized garden store.

To plant seeds, you will need a wooden or plastic box, as well as a nutritious soil mixture. You can prepare it yourself.

Soil mixture for edelweiss:

Before sowing seeds, they must be prepared in advance. For this planting material mixed with wet soil and place in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. After their expiration, the seeds are sown in a prepared box and covered with film or glass in order to create a suitable microclimate for the germination of planting material.

Clematis: plant description, planting and flower care

The optimal temperature for germination is +13−15 degrees. Within 2-3 weeks the first shoots should appear. After their appearance, the seedlings should be freed from film or glass. Seedlings grow very slowly. When they reach 2 cm, they are planted in separate containers for growing.

You can propagate a flower by dividing the root system. This procedure is recommended to be carried out in the spring. A group of plants must be dug up and carefully divided so that each new plant contains a fragment of the root system. Then plant the plant at intervals of 20 cm.

It is necessary to transplant seedlings into open ground at a time when there is danger spring frosts passed. You can sow planting material directly into open ground. In this case, it is necessary to sow the seeds in a previously prepared place in early spring.

Growing conditions in the garden

Where edelweiss grows, the soil is rocky and loose, so the plant needs to create similar conditions in the garden. The soil should contain a sufficient amount of coarse river sand and small pebbles, thanks to which it will allow moisture to pass through perfectly.

The ideal option would be calcareous soil. But a flower in nature is not spoiled by fertile lands, so it can grow well in any neutral soil. The plant absolutely does not tolerate stagnation of moisture. It is for this reason that the flower cannot be planted in depressions and lowlands. He also does not like drought.

It is important to know that edelweiss does not require organic fertilizers; moreover, they can even harm its health. In spring, the plant should be fed with complex mineral fertilizers. Loosening should be done very rarely.