For people who are wondering how to decorate their country cottage area or a private house, we recommend paying attention to, also popularly called overpowering grass. Gravilat is a herbaceous flower, it is part of the Rosaceae family. It blooms actively and colorfully throughout almost all summer period. Later in the article we will tell you more about this gravity plant, look at photos of its various varieties, and figure out how to plant it in open ground and find out how to care for this perennial.
Botanical description and varieties
Gravilat is a decorative perennial that has straight stems of rich green color, up to 70 cm long. The stems are covered with patterned leaves, which are collected in a basal rosette. On top of the leaves there is a flowering stem, on which there are orange, scarlet or yellow flowers of quite large sizes.
From a distance, this perennial is very similar to the oriental poppy, since the gravilate is just as rich and colorful. Due to its undemanding nature in agricultural technology, as well as its decorative features, this plant has become very popular.
Today there are about 50 varieties of this ornamental plant, the most famous of which are:- Chilean Gravilate. The plant is quite tall, can grow up to 60 cm. The leaf rosette is quite large in size. From her to spring period a peduncle is formed, which is presented in the form of cup-shaped small flowers. They come in both simple and double varieties, the color is either yellow or red. The flowering period is usually quite long. The most common varieties of this subspecies are Fireball and Aurelia. The Mai Tai variety is also popular.
- G-t bright red. This is a winter-hardy plant. It can reach a height of up to 50 cm. The stems are slightly pubescent, and the flowers are very bright in color. The flowers are collected in small inflorescences. Period abundant flowering starts in the first week of June. The most popular and widely known variety of this species is Red Dragon, which is known for its double flowers.
- G-t hybrid. This includes varieties that have been obtained through breeding of different varieties. There are many original varieties, the most famous of which are Double Sunrise (terry) and Tinker Bell.
Any gardener who has become acquainted with such an ornamental plant appreciates its characteristics and, over time, sets the goal of growing gravilat from seeds in his garden plot.
Did you know? The plant is quite widely used in medicine for the purpose of preparing various types of medicines. Such drugs help normalize the menstrual cycle, speed up the healing process of wounds, and can also fight flatulence and cough.
Where does gravilat grow?
Growing this flower is not a labor-intensive process. Given ornamental plant is very unpretentious.
It's best to land in early spring, after the soil has thawed, but before the buds begin to bloom. 
Lighting
When choosing a place to plant such a flower, it is very important to pay attention to the level of illumination of the area. An open, sunny area is best for this perennial. Planting in slightly shaded areas is also allowed.
The soil
If we talk about soil, it is important to know that almost all types of gravilate do not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil. Because of high humidity root system the flower may begin to rot. Areas where groundwater is located close to the surface are not suitable for growing gravilate there.
If there are no other options, you can plant the plant either high or add more sand to the soil, thus raising it slightly. 
Despite the general unpretentiousness of this perennial, it is advisable to provide the soil loose, permeable and light. The flower does not like acidified soil.
Did you know?Gravilata rhizomes are used as spices. It is used to produce seasonings for meat, fish and vegetable dishes. This seasoning is also brewed like tea. The rhizome is often added to beer, kvass and other drinks. Infusions of orange peel and gravilat rhizome can give the wine a vermouth taste.
Landing rules
You need to plant such a plant in March or early April. It is advisable to add a little to the soil, as well as carry out treatment to prevent various diseases.
The location should be sunny and well-drained; the soil should have low acidity. 
Preparing the soil for planting a flower involves digging into the soil and adding sand to it, which will provide. The gardener will help reduce acidity, which also needs to be added to the soil.
If the soil is too moist, then you can only plant river gravel in it, since this variety grows well in such conditions. You can additionally carry out drainage work and slightly raise the beds. It is recommended to plant at a distance of 15-20 cm from one bush to another.
How to care for perennials
Despite the general unpretentiousness of the plant, it still has a number of requirements for self-care. We will provide basic information about this, thanks to which even a beginner in floriculture will be able to grow on his own personal plot this beautiful perennial. 
Watering and soil care
It should be noted that such a plant is able to tolerate short droughts without harming its development. But it responds very well to . During hot periods it needs to be watered regularly and abundantly.
Naturally, you need to make sure that the water does not stagnate in the ground. Everything should be in moderation.
Important! If the gravilate begins to dry out after a drought, and its above-ground part looks very damaged, you should not think that the plant can no longer be saved. Abundant and regular watering can revive the perennial.
Fertilizer
Those that contain the NPK complex () are considered the most suitable. Granular fertilizers with elements of potassium and phosphorus are suitable. 
The plant is needed twice a season. Such manipulations will have a positive effect on its flowering.
Trimming
In general, the plant does not need. This procedure will be needed in cases where you need to slightly rejuvenate the perennial or remove faded inflorescences. Pruning will have a positive effect on the appearance of new shoots and flowering of the plant.
How to propagate gravilat by dividing a bush
Gravilat propagation is carried out using vegetative division of the large mother bush. The procedure itself is carried out 3-4 times a year. It is necessary to carefully separate the daughter shoots along with parts of the root system from the mother bush. 
This procedure should be done in early spring or autumn, after flowering has ended. Cuttings will take root very well if they are planted at a distance of 20-25 cm from each other.
Many people know this plant under the name Greek rose. Indeed, Chilean gravilate is very reminiscent of miniature polu terry varieties queen of the garden and is even considered her distant relative. Herbaceous perennial, as opposed to flowering thorny bushes, does not form lignified trunks. But gravel is rightfully considered an excellent border plant, serves to decorate the shores of artificial reservoirs, and is used in rock gardens.
Decorative garden flower has and medicinal properties. Using an alcoholic infusion from rhizomes, you can relieve toothache. The plant also has anti-inflammatory properties, helps stop bleeding and treat wounds that take a long time to heal.
When choosing a place to plant gravilat, you need to take into account its natural features: many plant species colonize open areas on mountain slopes, on the edges of forests, and along the banks of reservoirs. The area designated for planting gravel should be located in a well-lit place. Light shading in the middle of the day is acceptable. Chilean gravilat will grow very well next to ornamental shrub or tall herbaceous plants. Therefore, most often it is planted in flower beds as a border, despite the average height of some varieties (up to 60 cm).
Gravilat is very demanding on soil quality: it grows poorly on marshy soils with an acidic reaction. When planting, you need to focus on the natural drainage capabilities of the area. Even near a pond, it is best to choose a place where water does not stagnate after snow melts or precipitation falls.
If the garden plot is dominated by acidic, heavy and dense soils, then when laying out a flower bed in which you plan to plant Chilean grass, it is best to raise the flower bed above the general level. You need to add chalk, fluff lime or old plaster to the ground to slightly neutralize the acidity. Sand is suitable for loosening the soil. It needs to be applied in fairly large quantities, up to 1 bucket per 1 m² of flower garden.
How can you plant a plant?
There are 2 ways to propagate gravilat: growing from seeds and dividing the bush. When choosing the seed method, the gardener will have to be patient, since the plant will not bloom during the first year. In order to quickly obtain flowering specimens, you need to purchase parts of an adult bush. Gravilate - perennial flower, so for wintering he stores nutrients in the rhizome. It is this part of the plant that is used for propagation by vegetative means.
To sow purchased seed material, you need to prepare seedling boxes in the fall with a substrate of 1 part fertile soil (taken from the garden or vegetable garden) and 1 part river sand without clay. If the soil on the site is dense, there is a possibility that it has high acidity. For good growth seedlings per 1 bucket of such soil, when preparing the mixture for sowing, you can add 100 g (half a glass) of ground construction chalk or crushed egg shells. In the case when the seeds were purchased in winter or spring, but there is no prepared soil, you can purchase soil at the store for planting roses or growing seedlings. These are quite suitable mixtures for gravilate.
Sowing is done in early spring - in March or early April. The soil in the box needs to be leveled, well moistened with a watering can with a sieve or with a spray bottle, and the seeds scattered over the surface. After this, they must be covered with clean, dry sand or the soil mixture that was used for sowing. The layer of soil on top of the seeds should not be more than 0.5 cm. To maintain moisture and provide a microclimate for the germinating seeds, the box must be covered with glass or film.
Seed germination occurs within 2 weeks. After seedlings appear above the soil surface, the glass needs to be raised slightly, providing air access and gradually reducing humidity. The next day you can remove it completely.
Caring for seedlings before the appearance of 2 true leaves consists of timely watering room temperature. To prevent fungal diseases, you can add a little potassium permanganate to the water (until it turns pale pink), and after watering, pollinate the soil surface with sifted wood ash. When 2 true leaves appear, the gravilat needs to be planted in separate pots with a diameter of 7 cm.
You can transfer the seedlings to open ground at the end of May, when the threat of return frosts has passed. Young plants can be planted immediately permanent place, if the flowerbed consists of perennials or it is planned to decorate a rock garden or pond with gravity. For a flower bed of annuals, it is better to choose a different border to the nearest one. summer season, and grow the gravilat seedlings on a separate ridge until autumn. The plants will begin to bloom only next year.
With the vegetative method of propagation, a new bush develops from already formed buds on the rhizome, and therefore flowering occurs soon after planting. To propagate by dividing the bush, you need to dig up the gravel, examine the plant and cut the common root so that there are 2-3 buds on each division. Gravilata bushes can be propagated vegetatively in spring and autumn periods. In the fall, it is advisable to carry out such an operation no later than 1.5-2 months before the onset of frost, so that the new bushes have time to take root.
How to care for a flower?
Care comes down mainly to timely watering. Adult Chilean gravilat tolerates severe drying out well and will not die even in a dry summer if the owners cannot water it on time. Only young seedlings of the current season or 2-year-old plants that have recently been transplanted need constant soil moisture.
Watering is carried out as the top layer of soil dries to a depth of 1-2 cm. If the planting site for gravilat has natural drainage (located on an elevated area or on a slope), then there are no problems with draining excess moisture. It happens that aboveground part is suffering greatly due to drought. In this case, you need to water the soil near the bush very generously. The plant will recover from underground buds.
How to feed correctly?
For abundant flowering, plants need more than just water. The most fertile soil most often contains nitrogen compounds in large quantities. This substance is very important for the growth of green mass, but phosphorus and potassium are needed for the formation of buds.
To obtain a large number of large bright colors Before flowering, the gravilate needs to be fed with a fertilizer solution containing potassium and phosphorus compounds. It could be ready mix For flowering plants or mineral complex fertilizer (nitrophoska, Kemira or other brands). They must be applied according to the instructions on the package.
At home a large number of potassium and phosphorus can be provided by watering the plant with infusion wood ash: place it in a 3-liter jar, fill the container halfway, add water to the neck. Leave for 3 days, then strain and mix the liquid with 10 liters of water. This feeding is also carried out before flowering, after the plant awakens from winter period peace.
After the crop has faded, fertilizing must be repeated to ensure establishment flower buds and for the next season. When using complex fertilizers containing nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, the addition of organic matter in the form of compost, humus, etc. should not be done. Only if an infusion of wood ash, which does not contain nitrogen, is used for fertilizing, well-rotted compost or humus is introduced into the soil in the autumn.
How does flowering occur?
The plant produces many flowers about 4 cm in size. There are non-double and semi-double varieties. The color is varied - shades of red and yellow flowers. The height of the peduncles above the basal rosette of leaves is 30-60 cm.
A typical variety can be considered “Fireball”. Semi-double buds of bright orange color reach 4 cm in diameter. The variety is considered cold-resistant and begins to bloom in May. Flowering duration is up to 30 days. You can increase the period by constantly trimming fading flowers. This provokes the growth of new shoots and the formation of buds.
The variety "Aurelia" has yellow flowers. This is also a semi-double gravel, the height of the peduncles reaches 50-60 cm. They look good when cut, thanks to the lush “bouquets” of bright flowers.
Gravilata varieties that have recently appeared on Russian markets include Lady Stratheden and Mrs. Bradshaw. Semi-double, but very lush flowers of bright yellow with a dark core “Lady Strafden” can serve as a real decoration for a garden with a pond. The red "Mrs. Bradshaw" gravy will look great both as a cut flower and in a flower bed, reminiscent of some varieties of roses.
Even more beautiful pink varieties Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai, Mango and Tequila Sunrise. What distinguishes them from others is the light color of the petals. In combination with each other and with dark red varieties, these gravilates will help to create a very beautiful parterre flower garden, reminiscent of a miniature rose garden, because these varieties are low-growing and do not exceed 40 cm in height.
The shore of a reservoir or a rock garden in which the Chilean gravilat grows will always attract attention. Fiery reds, golden yellows and pink flowers look great in any flower bed. Low and medium-sized plants are suitable both for the border and for planting independently on the edge or along garden paths.
Every housewife tries to decorate her dacha with all kinds of flower beds to make it bright and elegant. When choosing flowers, pay attention to gravilate. Growing from seeds indicates that there are usually no difficulties with planting.
Gravilat: the business card of your flowerbed
These multi-colored decorative balls (usually scarlet, orange and yellow) will delight the eye throughout the entire flowering period. Chilean gravilat, planting and caring for which is quite simple, belongs to this group. This explains their shape - decorative, terry balls. They are known to be unpretentious, and you can admire them for more than one season. Gravilat is no exception to this group. Growing this flower from seeds allows you to decorate your own plot for several years without making much effort. Gravilat loves the company of its own kind, especially bluebells and carnations.
Where to grow gravilat?
Flowers look especially aesthetically pleasing along the edges of a flower bed or border. It is advisable to have several bushes of this plant nearby, then they look more solid. You can plant gravilat everywhere. Its cultivation is justified:
The capricious character of a garden favorite
Yes, gravilate can easily become one of the most outstanding flowers in your flower bed. But you should remember that this plant can be capricious. The transplanted bush may not bloom, as it simply does not like the new place. Therefore, it is better to grow it not by dividing bushes, but from seeds. The only pity is that the lifespan of the gravilate is too short. Usually this is 3-4 years.
Features of flowering
The plant blooms at the end of July and delights us with its double inflorescences for at least three weeks. What a pleasure it is to admire flowers during this period. They paint our areas with new colors - bright and rich.
As already mentioned, gravilate - unpretentious plant. He favors shady areas of the garden, but at the same time is not afraid of the sun. Therefore, it can be grown almost anywhere. The only difference will make itself felt during the flowering period. If the plant is planted in the shade, then it will not bloom so magnificently and abundantly. However, this also has its advantage. The flowering period will last longer.
Chilean gravilate: growing from seeds
Experienced plant growers talk about two ways to propagate this plant - by dividing the bush and by seeds. Both of them are used quite often. However, division involves mechanical damage to the flower stem and rhizome. Many gardeners prefer a more gentle method if they want to grow gravilat - growing from seeds.
You can sow a plot of land with seeds in the southern regions even in the fall (September). But most often flowers are sown in the spring. To grow them, seedlings are used or the seeds are immediately sent into open ground. It is advisable to treat the substrate with a fungicide solution before sowing. This way you will prevent the seedlings from being damaged by fungal diseases. When growing through seedlings, such treatment must be done. The seeds are sprinkled with soil on top and left for a while. At the same time, you need to monitor the humidity and not let the soil dry out. If the temperature is room temperature, the seedlings will not take long to appear. You will notice the first seedlings within a couple of weeks. As soon as 1-2 leaves appear, it’s time to replant the plant to a permanent place.
If you want gravilat to please you with its bright inflorescences already this year, then plant it in March or early April. Express perennial will bloom approximately 4 months after sowing.
Gravilat: planting and care
What to pay attention to when growing a flower?
This is what he is, a gravilat. From time immemorial this plant has been valued in Rus'. It was called overpowering grass and they believed in the miraculous power of flowers. They were believed to protect against disease and misfortune.
Greetings, friends, to the site, advice for gardeners. Perennial herbaceous plant Chilean gravilate (Geum Chiloense) is a modest and unpretentious of the graceful rosaceous inhabitants of flower beds, ridges, alpine slides, the banks of garden ponds.
A little about the gravilat flower
A plant with decorative juicy green straight stems up to 70 cm, decorated with patterned leaves with carved edges, collected in a basal rosette.
Above the showy green leaves rises a flowering stem with large orange, yellow and scarlet flowers.
From a distance, gravilate can resemble oriental poppy flowers, just as bright and noticeable. For undemandingness in agricultural technology and decorative features Gravilat is very popular among gardeners.
Of the fifty natural species of perennial gravilate growing along the banks of rivers and lakes, in meadows, and forests, two dozen species are cultivated, taking into account decorative properties, expressed in stem height, brightness, size and doubleness of flowers.
Gravilates grow well in open, sun-warmed areas, but tolerate clearings with partial shade and well-drained soil; the plants are responsive to regular watering and tolerate short-term drought.
Every gardener, having become acquainted with gravilat, appreciating the decorative features and wisdom of growing this plant, eventually sets himself the task of growing gravilat from seeds, as an excellent way to get a certain look in his garden plot.
Growing gravilate from seeds on your own site
Gravilates are well grown from seeds by seedlings. Sowing experienced gardeners begin at the end of March - April directly into boxes for growing seedlings, in containers with a highly nutritious soil substrate 2-2.5 cm deep, the soil is compacted, covered with translucent and light thermal film.
When the sprouts appear, the film is opened slightly for some time a day, increasing the time of ventilation of the plantings. For the first time, transplantation is carried out in a greenhouse.
When the third leaf appears, the sprout is ready to be planted in the soil, fed with compost, peat and well heated. Gravilat can be sown with seeds simply in the ground from May to July.
Seedlings are planted in flower beds from May - June, when the frosts have passed. Plan permanent landings gravilat 40 / 40 cm.
The flowering period of gravilates grown by seedlings from seeds will begin next year in mid-summer. decorative flower gravilat is an unusually beautiful sight.
Peduncle with paniculate, loose, loose, rarely corymbose inflorescence, large bright cupped scarlet, orange or yellow flowers. They turn and reach for the sun's rays.
Terry species with flowers up to four centimeters in diameter, large anthers on the stamens, shiny and matte large petals of the corolla caress the eye throughout the rather long flowering season.
The flowering season for gravilats is quite long, from May to July. During warm August and September, new inflorescences and flower stalks appear on the stems. If you choose the right several varieties of gravilates, they will delight the gardener with continuous abundant flowering throughout the summer.
Immediately after flowering, the top of the stem is decorated with a nut-like fruit visible from afar.
Gravilata are beautiful in group plantings in ridges, flower beds, mixborders surrounded by other perennials; such compositions will delight the whole family for many years.
Correct selection perennial plants will allow you to decorate your summer cottage for several years without much annual effort. Around gravilates, carnations and bells are most often planted.
Gardeners take into account the responsiveness of gravilates to the presence of water; they recommend decorating garden ponds, streams or ponds located on the site with them.
Although in nature the perennial gravilat can have a stem height of up to 70 cm, but in landscape garden design Plants not exceeding 20-30 cm are more often used.
Such plants go better with medium-tall perennials in flower beds and are common in garden plots border low-growing varieties gravilat. Their basal rosettes of bright green leaves look no less impressive than the flowers.
Methods of propagation of the gravilat flower, care features
In addition to planting by seeds, there are other methods; propagation of gravilata is practiced by vegetative division of a large mother bush. This manipulation is carried out in early spring with the beginning of the growing season or in the fall after flowering.
Cuttings take root well when planting plants 20 cm apart, fertilizing the soil, and timely watering; they do not require additional measures by rooting.
This happens due to the characteristics of the species perennial gravilate, consisting in the minimum requirements for growth conditions.
Although the plant's requirements for growing conditions are minimal, like any resident of a well-kept garden, Gravilat is responsive to some agricultural practices.
Caring for gravilate, first of all, consists of preparing the soil; any soil is suitable for the plant, but it is necessary to ensure good drainage. When planting gravilates, waterlogging and acidification of the soil should not be allowed; for this purpose, sand and wood ash are added before planting.
If soil drainage is ensured, gravel plants require weekly, very generous watering. The gardener should know that gravilat does not tolerate stagnant groundwater and waterlogging.
If groundwater is close, it is better to raise the flowerbed or plant river gravel.
Beneficial for the plant:
- Loosening the soil to aerate the roots.
- Removing weeds from flower plantings.
To continue flowering, experienced gardeners use mineral fertilizers containing NPK complex.
The plant is not interested in pests, and the plant is not susceptible to diseases. When flowering, dry faded inflorescences and buds are removed from the bush. During the cold season, it is better to cover young plants.
Planting and agrotechnical techniques for caring for gravel are very simple, species diversity allows the gardener to choose the type and variety of plant, taking into account the characteristics of the area.
For rocky soils, urban gravilat is suitable; it is better to plant mountain gravilat as a ground cover plant. As a border ornamental plant, you should consider planting Chilean grass, which blooms throughout the summer.
Place a beautiful one in your flowerbed unpretentious perennial With unusual name- gravilate. Resident of cold regions and temperate zones, widely distributed in Siberia and the Caucasus, Far East, Sakhalin, Kamchatka, other parts of Russia and European countries.
The perennial is distinguished by its hardiness and attractive appearance. Erect stems are crowned with large single flowers or panicle inflorescences. The trifoliate leaves have pronounced stripes-veins, with teeth along the edges.
How to care for gravel in open ground
Gravilat is planted in sunny areas, near water bodies. The plant tolerates partial shade and light short-term drought. However, it still prefers regular, abundant watering.
Basic care requirements - loosening the soil, weeding, sufficient watering and fertilizing. It is advisable to feed at least two to three times per season with organic or complex mineral fertilizers. Thanks to this attention, gravilate will delight you with luxurious flowering and bright, thick leaves.
Growing gravilate from seeds at home
Gravilat seeds can be planted on seedlings or directly in the ground, in spring or autumn. Let's take a closer look at each of the options.
Growing gravilat seedlings
When to plant gravilat for seedlings? They start sowing in early March, trying not to delay, but you can plant until the beginning of April.
- Prepare seedling boxes or containers with mandatory drainage holes in the bottom.
- Fall asleep loose nutrient soil. You can use soil from the store for flowering plants.
- Make shallow grooves, up to 1-2 cm, place seeds in them at a distance of 3-4 cm. The distance between the rows is 4-5 cm. Cover the seeds with soil.
- You can scatter the seeds on the surface of the ground, press them with your palm and lightly sprinkle the soil on top.
- Moisturize moderately, using a spray bottle.
- To speed up germination, you can cover the container with the seeds with a plastic bag.
- When shoots appear, the bag is removed.
- As soon as the seedlings produce two or three true leaves, they are carefully dropped into separate cups with a diameter of about 7 cm. Help yourself with any sharp object (fork, toothpick, reverse side teaspoon) to pry up the seedling along with the root and a lump of earth. This way you can replant the plants painlessly and they will hurt less.
- 10 days after picking, feed the seedlings complex fertilizer for flowering ones to stimulate growth.
How to plant gravilat seedlings in the ground
Gravilat seedlings are planted in the ground from mid-May to early June, provided there are no night frosts. Two weeks before planting, the seedlings are hardened off by leaving them outside, starting from several hours a day, and increasing the stay time to a full day. In this case, planting will be painless, the plants will quickly take root and begin to grow.
Plants grown from seeds will bloom only in the next season, in the month of July. They are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
How to sow gravilat seeds in the ground
in spring
Spring sowing begins as early as possible, as soon as the soil ripens. They loosen the bed, dug up since the fall, and level the ground with a rake. Make rows at a distance of 15-20 cm, sow the seeds shallowly, up to 2 cm, level the ground with the back of the rake.
It is advisable to predict the weather before the rain, then you won’t have to water. If the weather is dry, the bed is moistened with a watering can, but not flooded, so as not to create an earthen crust. It is better to water a little every evening than to water occasionally.
When the shoots appear, the bed is weeded to remove weeds and the gravel itself is thinned out, leaving at least 5 cm between plants. When the seedlings rise to 10-15 cm, they are transplanted to a permanent place. The distance between the bushes is 40 cm.
in autumn
The timing of sowing will depend on the region, the main thing is that after sowing there is no prolonged heat, which is why the seeds may sprout in the fall. Gravilat is usually sown before winter around October, when it is already quite cold. The bed should not be specially insulated: the seeds will not freeze, and natural stratification will benefit them, and the plants will sprout together in early spring.
Reproduction of gravilat by dividing the bush
The gravilata bush can be divided if it has grown well. This is done in spring or autumn. The plant is completely dug up and cut into several parts with a sharp knife, with at least two or three growing points.
The cuttings are planted in pre-prepared holes, trying to maintain the same level of the root collar. It is advisable to place a couple of handfuls of humus at the bottom of the hole; this will give the plant a good charge for several years.
When planted in spring, plants can bloom the same year, you just need to try to divide the bush as early as possible so that the gravilate has time to take root before the flowering season.
What flowers to plant gravilat with? Beautiful combinations and popular companions
Gravilate goes well with irises, forget-me-nots, cereals, peonies, and goldenrod, bells, etc.
The chaotic plantings of these plants look beautiful against the background decorative stones. You can plant low ground covers nearby, for example or,.
Types of gravilate with description and photo
Hybrid gravilate Geum x hybridum
Beloved by gardeners, the hybrid gravilate has absorbed the best features of its parents, the wild forms: Chilean and bright red. Lush double flowers and powerful, beautiful stems will be a magnificent decoration for any corner of the garden, flower bed or pond.
Popular varieties:
- ‘Fire Opal’ - orange-red double flowers;
- ‘Princess Juliana’ - orange-yellow inflorescences;
- ‘Gladys Perry’ - scarlet flowers.
Mountain gravilate Geum montanum
Widely distributed in the mountains of Europe. A low perennial reaches a maximum of 30 cm in height. Small flowers up to 2.5 cm are cup-shaped, yellow. Tolerates severe frosts, prefers sunny areas.
River gravel or rivulet Geum rivale
River gravilate grows near rivers and reservoirs almost everywhere: in the European part of Russia, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Western and Eastern Siberia. The plant reaches a height of about 70 cm, and over many years of life it grows a powerful rhizome. The stems are erect and dark red. Flowering occurs in the month of May; the flowers are small, inconspicuous, and pale pink. This is a good honey plant, loved by bees for the abundance of sweet nectar. Reproduction occurs exclusively by seed.
The seed fruits have tenacious hooks, thanks to which they cling to animal fur and spread far from the mother plants. The seeds are already germinating next spring. In the first year the bush is very small, only a few leaves at the rosette. The first leaves die off by autumn, being replaced by rounded leaves that overwinter under the snow until spring. And only after a year the plant begins to bloom.
Due to the rustic appearance, the plant is planted in gardens quite rarely; only two varieties are preferred:
- Lionel Sox - yellow flowers.
- Album - white flowers
Ross Gravilat Geum rossii
Was brought to Europe from North America, where it grows widely in the arctic tundra, as well as on rocky areas and meadows. The perennial forms a continuous dense carpet 30 cm high, covering the clearings with bright yellow clouds of flowers during flowering. Blooms in summer. Prefers soil without stagnant water and has high winter hardiness.
Geum triflorum
Gravilatum triflorum originated from moist, damp places along rivers in the vastness of North America. Only 30 cm tall, very hardy and winter-hardy. It blooms with either yellow-scarlet or lemon-purple flowers.
Gravilat Chilean Geum quellyon
As the name suggests, it was imported from Chile, South America. The height of the plant is decent, up to 60 cm. The leaves are collected in a basal rosette. It begins to bloom in June and produces flowers for about 50 days.
Terry varieties of gravilata are especially loved by flower growers:
- Lady Stratheden - yellow flowers;
- Mr J. Bradyshaw' - 60 cm tall, double orange flowers, blooms in July, continues to bloom for approximately 30 days.
- Fireball is only half a meter high, luxurious lush flowers of bright orange color, flowering lasts 50 days.
- Goldball - yellow flowers.
Bright red or red-flowered Geum coccineum
Terry gravylate bright red variety Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ photo
Found in Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and Greece. The perennial has pubescent stems topped with large bright red flowers. The leaves are tripartite.
A unique winter-hardy variety with long flowering from June to September is popular: the flower is called “Borizin”.
