Aubrieta or aubrecia is a popular flowering plant that is often used for decorative decoration of gardens and park areas. Flowers obriety very bright, presented in white, pink, purple, blue shades. In the garden, they look very impressive and, when decorating the area, can be grown in the form of bushes, as well as a charming creeping or falling “live carpet”. The article describes the rules for planting flowers obriet and secrets of growing plants.
Growing seedlings obriyeta
Aubrieta propagates by seeds, and since it is distinguished by a fairly high level of frost resistance, it can immediately be planted in open ground. However, in regions characterized by frequent spring frosts, it is recommended to first sow the seeds for seedlings and only then plant the plants in the soil on the plot. This method should also be used in cases where you need to create a certain decor with the help of obriety. 
Did you know? One of the unique features of obriety is that the plant does not shed its leaves for the winter. All year round it remains as charmingly green, even in conditions of strong frosts.
The best time for sowing seeds for seedlings
Seeds of seeds for growing seedlings are best sown a couple of months before the end of night frosts. In regions with an earlier and warmer spring, this will be the beginning of February, and in areas where night frosts last longer, it will be mid-February.
Sowing seeds obriyeta
For sowing seeds, you will need to prepare separate containers and soil. Peat tablets or pots, or ordinary flower pots, disposable cups are best. Peat containers are good because they contribute to the development of a strong root system in sprouts, pass oxygen well, significantly reduce the risk of seedling rotting, reduce the risks of root damage when transplanting plants to open ground to zero. However, this pleasure is not cheap. 
Important! The root system of flowers is tender and sensitive, and if the roots are disconnected, they can be damaged. Therefore, it is recommended to sow seeds as rarely as possible and in separate containers.Boxes and trays are least suitable for growing seedlings of these plants..In the process of sprout development, there is a high probability that their roots will weave together and that they will be damaged during transplantation. Conventional flower pots are the best option. At their bottom must be present holes to remove excess moisture. In one pot with a diameter of 15 cm should not be placed more than four seeds.
As for the soil, a loose, well-drained sandy loam soil is most suitable for obriety. It can be purchased at the store or you can do it yourself (garden soil should be mixed with peat or sand). Also, it will not be superfluous to add a small amount of sawdust. Clay heavy soil categorically does not suit such plants.
Did you know? If a little egg shell or lime is added to the soil, the seedlings will grow faster.At the bottom of the tanks should be placed a layer of drainage, then fill the ground. Seeds are sown on the surface of the soil, then sprinkled with a thin layer of sand. Before sowing the soil is slightly moistened (it is best done by spraying). After sowing, the container is covered with a film, which is removed after germination of the shoots.
Optimal conditions for seed germination
Aubrieta loves the sun. Therefore, it is necessary to place containers with planted seeds in a well-lit place, but avoiding direct rays of the sun. Plants tolerate coolness, but the optimum temperature in the room is + 18 ... +22 ° C. 
Important! Periodically, the room where there are containers with seeds should be aired, avoiding drafts, and if in the evening it is still possible to continue lighting them with lamps, the seeds will germinate more quickly.
Seedling care
The most important thing in the care of seedlings - time to water and loosen the soil. It is recommended to water with separated water at room temperature in the evening. Make sure that a dry crust does not form on the surface, at the same time, the ground can not be poured. When weeds appear, they must be immediately removed. The room with seedlings must be periodically ventilated.
Pickling seedlings
A pick involves planting sprouts in separate containers. This process is carried out to strengthen the root system and improve the nutrition of the sprouts. Obriety picks after three or four pairs of true leaves appear on sprouts.
Dive seedlings need to be very careful not to damage the delicate roots. The day before transplanting the soil should be moistened. Using a pencil sprout undermining, then gently withdrawn from the ground and immediately planted in the ground.
Planting seedlings obriyeta in open ground
Aubrieta does not like transplants. In order for seedlings to take root well, it is important not to damage the roots. Before disembarking, determine the place on the site, as well as prepare the necessary materials:
- sapka for the formation of holes;
- sand for mulching;
- water tank;
- garden gloves.
Did you know? Leaves obriyeta used in cooking in boiled and raw. They are great for decorative decoration of dishes, cooking salads, soups.
The best time for planting seedlings
Seedlings are placed in the open ground immediately after the night frosts. May is considered to be the best month, so if we look more specifically when an obriet is planted, then with an early warm spring, the middle of May is the ideal time to land.
Choosing a place for landing
The question “Where to plant a curve?” Is very important, as it is necessary to follow all the basic requirements for good growth and development of the plant. That is why for landing you need to choose a well-lit place, without drafts.
Important! Even with a slight darkening, the plants can not bloom.Aubrieta is demanding on the soil. For its cultivation will not fit heavy clay and acid soils, but sandy, loose, well-drained soil will be the ideal option. In addition, the flowers are perfectly acclimatized on rocky areas, which means that they can be planted next to the curbs and on rocky slopes.
Planting seedlings on the site
Before planting, the soil should be slightly moistened, plowed, and weeds removed from the site. Then with the help of hoes are formed wells. The depth of the pits should correspond to the length of the root, and the width should be twice as large as the earthen room, which remained at the root of the seedling. The distance between seedlings should be at least 5 cm.
Did you know? Obireta can be planted between the steps, along the terraces and in the cracks of the stone walls. Falling carpets of flowers planted on top of fences and stone stands look very nice.Seedlings placed in the center of the hole and, holding with one hand, strengthen the ground. After planting seedlings, the soil should be sprinkled with a small layer of sand and wood ash. At the end of the process the plants need to be watered.
Care and cultivation obriyeta
Aubrieta is not too demanding to care. The main thing is to ensure that the soil does not dry out, the plants are not attacked by pests and diseases, and regular loosening of the soil, periodic feeding and mulching should be mandatory. For this, Obriet will thank you with abundant bright blooms.
Watering, weeding and loosening the soil
Aubrieta does not like a lot of moisture. Young seedlings are watered a little more often, and when the plant is well caught, only in the case of drought. It is recommended to add a little sodium humate to the water for irrigation, which strengthens the root system.
Important! Excessive watering can lead to decay of the plant or to the fact that the leaves themselves will grow, and obriet will not bloom.
In order to prevent rotting of obriya, it is recommended to mulch the soil every 10 days with sand or sawdust. In addition, the site must be regularly cleaned of weeds by weeding and loosen. Weeds absorb nutrients from the soil, which significantly slows the growth of flowers. Loosening contributes to the saturation of soil with oxygen, which is necessary for the development of roots.Plant nutrition
Feed the plant several times during the growing season. The first time feeding is carried out not earlier than a week after transplanting into the ground and until the formation of buds. The second time is after trimming. Compound fertilizers for flowering perennial plants are well suited for top dressing.
Pruning obriyeta
Aubrieta blooms for about a month and a half. To enjoy the re-flowering of the plant, after it has faded, it is necessary to prune (to the root). Then the soil is fertilized and mulched with river sand. After the second flowering, Obriet does not need to be cut so that the roots do not freeze during the winter period.
Did you know? Aubrieta begins to bloom only in the second year after sowing seeds or planting seedlings.
The combination of obriyeta with other plants
Aubrieta is often used in landscape design. With its help, you can create charming "live carpets" and magnificent falling cascades. Often the plant is used for alpine slides and rockeries. Aubrieta on a flower bed goes well with low-growing plants. The best neighbors are yellow alissums, iberis, phloxes, milkweed and multicolor.
Important! There should be no trees and bushes near the site of Obrieta. They will only shade the plant.
Pests and diseases obriyeta
The most common pest Obriyeta is aphid - beetles of very small size, black, yellow, brown or red color. They feed on the sap of the plant, taking all the nutrients from it. Recognize the pest by glossy shiny leaves and pale inflorescences, and the aphid itself can be found under the leaves obriety. To fight against insects, plants are sprayed with infusion of nettle (to prepare a kilogram of fresh nettle leaves, pour 10 liters of water and insist for 24 hours). Insecticides may only be used as a last resort.
Did you know? For the prevention of aphids, it is recommended to sprinkle wood ash after sowing seedlings or sowing seeds into the ground. This procedure should be repeated once a month.Of the diseases, the plant is most susceptible to powdery mildew and root rot. Basically, these diseases become a consequence of excessive waterlogging. Mealy dew is manifested by a brown bloom on the foliage and stems. The disease spreads quickly and eventually leads to the death of flowers. To combat the disease, the plants are sprayed with a 0.3% solution of colloidal sulfur. Other fungicides are used only in advanced cases. If the plants are badly damaged, the bushes are best removed.
Root rot appears brown spots that cover all parts of the plant. If such signs are detected, watering should stop altogether, sprinkle the soil with sand and sawdust, and treat the plant with colloidal sulfur.
When to harvest and how to store obriety seeds
Aubrieta seeds are harvested after spring flowering. To do this, in the process of pruning need to leave five or six shoots, which formed the ovary. After the seeds darken, the stems need to be cut, and the seeds are husked in a cardboard box or a cloth bag.
After harvesting, dry the seeds for a couple of days in a well-ventilated, well-lit area. Avoid direct sunlight. After, the material is packaged in boxes or cloth bags and stored in a dark place at a temperature of + 18 ... +20 ° C, periodically opening for ventilation.
Wintering obriyeta
Aubrieta is a surprisingly cold-resistant plant. It tolerates winter frosts well, and in order to prepare the plants for wintering, in the fall the bushes do not need to be cut, only yellowed, damaged leaves are removed. Also, the plant for the winter is recommended to cover with dry leaves to make them warmer.
Other breeding methods are obriety
In addition to the seedling method, Obrietu can be propagated and grown by sowing seeds in open ground or by cutting. Among gardeners, the best option is to plant seeds immediately on the site.
Sowing seeds directly in open ground
Seeds in open ground can be planted in the middle of May or in September. Before sowing, the ground must be thoroughly cleaned of weeds, moistened and loosened to a depth of 15 cm. Then it is recommended to add wood ash and some lime to the soil. You can also add complex mineral fertilizers. Seeds are not sown heavily. They are by no means buried in the ground, but placed on the surface and sprinkled with a thin layer of river sand. For seed germination requires a lot of sunlight. After sowing, the soil is slightly moistened, but it is better to use the spraying method.
Important! It is not recommended to feed the soil before sowing seeds with manure.
Grafting obrieta
During pruning prunes, after the first flowering you will get a lot of leftovers. Such stems obriyeta without flowers can be used for plant propagation by cuttings. They are planted in a well-lit warm place, in the role of which can act as a greenhouse or containers placed on the veranda. Ideal soil for planting usually consists of equal parts of peat and sand. In late summer, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place of growth. In October, they are recommended to cover for the winter with dry foliage.
Cultivation of obriety from seeds is the most common and reliable method of its reproduction, therefore this article outlined the basic rules for sowing seeds of obriety and presented a detailed description of how to care for a plant. Following these rules will help you decorate your garden with charming rugs and cascades of flowers.
