Sternbergia

The genus Sternbergia (Sternbergia) consists of only 8 species-resistant bulbous perennial plants. The flowers protrude from the veils (a modified leaf partially covering the inflorescence, which often has a bright color). The peduncle on which they form is short. The outer part of the perianth is tubular, consisting of six lobes. The same number of rather noticeable stamens. The linear leaves are dark green in color. Sternbergia Fischer (Sternbergia fisheriana) is a bulbous plant up to 15 cm tall, with beautiful bright yellow flowers blooming in spring, simultaneously with the appearance of leaves. Yellow Sternbergia (S. lutea) is a species with a height of 15 cm. The flowers are intensely yellow in color, smaller in size than in other species. Broad leaves (10 cm) grow up to 20 cm in length. The variety 'Narrow-leaved' is more frost-resistant than the original species. Large-flowered Sternbergia (S. macrantha) is a small plant with large (up to 10 cm in diameter) golden-yellow flowers that bloom in autumn. In spring, leaves appear up to 30 cm long, but they are narrower than in yellow sternbergia.

The genus Sternbergia (Sternbergia) consists of only 8 species-resistant bulbous perennial plants. The flowers protrude from the veils (a modified leaf partially covering the inflorescence, which often has a bright color). The peduncle on which they form is short. The outer part of the perianth is tubular, consisting of six lobes. The same number of rather noticeable stamens. The linear leaves are dark green in color.

Sternbergia Fischer (Sternbergia fisheriana) is a bulbous plant up to 15 cm tall, with beautiful bright yellow flowers blooming in spring, simultaneously with the appearance of leaves.

Yellow Sternbergia (S. lutea) is a species with a height of 15 cm. The flowers are intensely yellow in color, smaller in size than in other species. Broad leaves (10 cm) grow up to 20 cm in length. The variety 'Narrow-leaved' is more frost-resistant than the original species.

Large-flowered Sternbergia (S. macrantha) is a small plant with large (up to 10 cm in diameter) golden-yellow flowers that bloom in autumn. In spring, leaves appear up to 30 cm long, but they are narrower than in yellow sternbergia.

Cultivation

Plants of the genus Sternbergia are grown in the open ground in flower beds. Bulbs are planted on a permanent planting site at the end of summer, if the winter is not too cold, but preferably in boxes or bowls and kept in a cool room until the frosts end, after which the bulbs are planted in flower beds. The soil for planting should be light enough, loose. Leave a distance of 10-15 cm between the plants; the depth of planting bulbs is 10 cm.

Location

Usually, a well-lit landing site is chosen. Some species, such as yellow sternbergia, can also grow in the shade of trees, with little shading.

Temperature

If it is cold in winter and the humidity is low, there are no problems: Sternbergia is able to tolerate temperatures from -10 to -7 °C. With high humidity, plants are sensitive to low temperatures (they can not tolerate 2 °C). Therefore, when planting, you should carefully ensure that the plants are planted in a closed, dry place.

Watering

In hot periods, water is watered regularly, but water should not stagnate in the soil.

Care

Remove withered flowers and yellowed leaves.

Reproduction

Usually bulbs are used, which are formed in large quantities in the mother bulb; in autumn they are separated, immediately planted in a flower bed. If they are sufficiently well developed, then new plants will bloom the next year.

Diseases

Sometimes plants are attacked by snails and slugs that eat the leaves. But the "underground" pests gnaw the bulbs. Snails are disposed of using appropriate baits. For insects living in the soil, insecticides are used, scattering them over the surface of the soil, and then spilling water so that the preparations get inside the bulbs.

Acquisition

Bulbs can be purchased in summer at flower shops and gardening centers. Make sure that they are healthy, free of mold and stains.

Very similar genus From a botanical point of view, the genus Zephyranthes is very similar to the genus Sternbergia; both belong to the Amarillidaceae family. These perennial bulbous plants love a sunny place. Zephyrantes, or upstart, is a low indoor bulbous plant with linear leaves. The flowers are quite large, funnel-shaped, white or pink. Blooms in spring. Large-flowered Zephyrantes (Z. grandiflora) is a delicate species with pink flowers. Zephyranthes rosea (Z. rosea) is another common species with pink flowers that are smaller than other species.

Very similar genus

From a botanical point of view, the genus Zephyranthes is very similar to the genus Sternbergia; both belong to the Amarillidaceae family. These perennial bulbous plants love a sunny place.

Zephyrantes, or upstart, is a low indoor bulbous plant with linear leaves. The flowers are quite large, funnel-shaped, white or pink. Blooms in spring.

Large-flowered Zephyrantes (Z. grandiflora) is a delicate species with pink flowers.

Zephyranthes rosea (Z. rosea) is another common species with pink flowers that are smaller than other species.