Biological Properties and Introduction of Allium L General Representatives in the Kremenets Botanical Garden
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29038/2617-4723-2020-1-389-10-14Keywords:
introduction, Kremenets Botanical Garden, Allium, mesophyte, xerophyteAbstract
Expanding the range of flower and ornamental plants for landscape design is relevant today all over the world, including in Ukraine. The most effective methods of solving this question – the introduction of representatives of the genus Allium L., the study of their ecological and biological characteristics, sustainability in culture. Representatives of the genus Allium L. have long been known for their decorative qualities and medicinal properties. The collection of representatives of the genus Allium of the Kremenets Botanical Garden includes 10 species (Allium giganteum Regel, Allium schubertii Zucc., Allium karataviense Regel, Allium odorum L., Allium molly L., Allium nutans L., Allium scorodoprasum L., Allium sphaerocephalon L., Allium oreophilum C. A. Mey, Allium montanum F.W. Schmidt), hybrid (Allium azureum), 2 forms (Allium schoenoprasum cv 'blooming', Allium schoenoprasum cv 'snowcap') and 3 varieties (Allium 'Hair', Allium 'Powder purf', Allium 'Miami'). Introducers have served as objects of research for decorative features and the expediency of their use in landscaping. According to the analysis of phenological observations, the budding phase occurred in all 15 species, first recorded on April 22 in A. 'Powder purf', April 26 – A. schoenoprasum cv 'blooming', A. schoenoprasum cv 'snowcap', A. karataviense, no later than 8 July – A. odorum, A. nutans, A. montanum. First blossomed A. 'Powder purf', A. karataviense, A. schoenoprasum cv 'snowcap', A. giganteum – May 13, and later blossomed A. nutans, A. odorum – August 5. The longest flowering phase is noted in species: A. sphaerocephalon, Allium 'Hair' – 46 days, the shortest flowering phase in A. molly (13 days). Data on the peculiarities of the seasonal cycle of growth and development, timing of flowering are of practical importance for landscaping when creating flower arrangements.
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