Anagallis has a thin taproot. The stem is tetrahedral, prostrate, sometimes ascending, up to 30 cm long. The shoot branches strongly, forming impressive mats.
Leaves are opposite, small. The leaf blades are glossy, bright or dark green, ovoid in shape.
Flowering begins in spring. Flowers on thin stalks appear in the axils of the leaves. The color of numerous five-petaled flowers can be bright red, white, orange, and blue. The stamens with large yellow anthers are clearly visible. The buds appear one after another, providing a long-lasting decorative effect until frost arrives.
Anagallis is not only a beautiful plant, but also a plant with healing properties. Once upon a time they even tried to treat rabies. Although the attempts were unsuccessful, decoctions and tinctures found worthy uses. They help with diseases of the kidneys, liver, and lungs. Heal wounds and have a calming effect.
Growing
Anagallis can be grown outdoors and in containers. It is also suitable for hanging baskets. The plant is perfect for rockeries.
Although most Anagallis are perennials, in culture, especially when grown outdoors, they are recommended to be used as annuals.
Anagallis is not picky and is content with minimal attention from its owners. When growing in pots, it requires shallow and wide containers; the material used is not of fundamental importance. As Anagallis grows, it should be moved to larger vessels. As a rule, the procedure is carried out in the spring. Since the delicate root system requires careful treatment, it is better to transship it.
Anagallis is considered a weed in agriculture. To prevent excessive propagation by self-sowing, faded flowers should be removed before fruit formation.
In culture, Anagallis can be propagated by cuttings. They are harvested in the fall, placed in a substrate and kept at above-zero temperatures until spring. With the arrival of warmth, they are transplanted to a designated place.
Diseases and pests
Reproduction
Seeds, cuttings, dividing the bush.
First steps after purchase
Anagallis is grown from seeds. With both methods (seedlings and non-seedlings), germination is about 50%.
Sowing of seedlings is carried out in April. The seeds are placed in a container filled with a nutrient substrate with the addition of peat. They are sprinkled with a thin layer of perlite on top and covered with polyethylene or glass. Daily ventilation is required.
The container is placed in a well-lit place, the optimal air temperature is +18–20°C. Sprouts appear in 1–1.5 weeks. Instead of watering, light spraying of seedlings is recommended. The seedlings are ready for transplanting by the end of May. Before moving to a designated area, it is advisable to feed the plants with complex mineral fertilizer.
Seeds are sown in open ground in May. In this case, flowering occurs somewhat later, usually in mid-July.
Secrets of success
Anagallis loves bright light. But at the same time it needs protection from direct sunlight. Shading is especially important when growing in pots.
From spring to autumn, the plant should be watered regularly, avoiding waterlogging of the soil and accumulation of water in the ground. In hot summers, the intervals between waterings are reduced.
When kept indoors, it is necessary to provide access to fresh air by periodically ventilating the room. Do not forget that drafts have a negative effect on the plant.
Anagallis is not picky about air temperatures. The plant is fed with complex mineral fertilizers twice a season: the first time before planting in May, the second time in August.
Caring for Anagallis includes weeding and loosening the soil.
Possible difficulties
Without detracting from the medicinal properties of Anagallis, it must be remembered that the plant contains substances that are dangerous to poultry and animals. No wonder it has another name - kuroslep or kuromor.
Anagallis suffers from excessive watering. The first signal is yellowing of the leaves. Stopping watering for 2-3 weeks can correct the situation.
Direct sunlight “burns” tender leaves. In bright light, you must urgently move the pot to another place.
Anagallis is attacked by aphids. Control methods and the most effective drugs are given on the website in the “Diseases and Pests” section.
When growing Anagallis, do not forget that in cloudy weather the flowers refuse to open.
Full flower (Anagallis) wildflower - A. arvensis = Anagallis foemina Mill.
Varieties available:
Full color bright red ( A. arvensis ssp. arvensis). Distributed almost everywhere, especially in places with not too acidic or over-compacted soil. If the seeds are sown in early spring, the plants will bloom from May until autumn frosts. The flowers are small, their diameter barely reaches 5 mm. In bad weather they close, folding their petals tightly.
These plants, reaching a height of 50 cm, are very unpretentious. They can grow between other plantings.
Full-time color is blue. It differs from bright red only in the color of the corolla—its petals really have an intense sapphire color. This variety looks very impressive, and therefore it is often used to decorate flower beds, hanging baskets and planted in containers.
Anagallis grandiflora, or Monelli - A. Monellii
This full-colored species has really large flowers - they reach 2.5 cm in diameter. In southwestern Europe and northern Africa, this plant exists as a perennial, but in temperate regions it freezes out in winter.
Full-colored bushes reach a height of only 20 cm.
They have a compact, lush shape and consist of numerous shoots. The blue flowers close at night and in cloudy weather. Flowering is abundant - new buds are constantly formed in the axils of the leaves until September. Sapphire rims harmonize perfectly with orange tones.
The small-leaved subspecies of Anagallis monelli ssp is especially popular. linifolia. The varieties 'Skylover', 'Blue Bird', 'Philipii' and 'Gentian Blue' are also widely known. They are very similar to each other and differ only in the shades of color of the petals.
Location:
The plants are cold-resistant, quite light-loving, and tolerate only slight shading in the afternoon. They grow especially well on poorly fertilized, calcareous, light soils. They do not tolerate waterlogging. However, the delicate greenery of the plants can be damaged by the hot sun, so they should be watered generously.
This is especially important when planting in containers.
Reproduction:
Grow by seedlings. The seeds are small, there are 1300 of them in 1 g. To obtain 100 plants you need 0.5 g of seeds. When sown in early April, seedlings appear in 7-12 days, flowers begin to open in late June - early July. They bloom for a long time, until late frosts. You can sow directly in open ground in a permanent place - in late April - early May. In this case, the plants bloom in July. Cuttings of Anagallis are carried out in mid-May.
Usage:
As an annual crop with many cultivars, variations and varieties, the flower is often used in alpine gardens, rock gardens, borders, containers and hanging baskets.
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Anagallis (lat. Anagallis)– flower and medicinal culture; a small genus of the Primrose family. Includes annual, biennial and perennial species. Another name is full-time color. Representatives of the genus are distributed throughout the planet, including in the tropics, for example, in Africa and Madagascar. Natural specimens can also be captured in European countries, North and South America and the Middle East. It is often cultivated because it is famous for its high decorative properties.
Characteristics of culture
Anagallis is represented by annual, biennial and perennial plants, endowed with fragile, simple and highly branched stems that ascend upward. The foliage, in turn, is opposite, entire, sessile, sometimes ringed. The flowers are characterized by five-lobed calyxes with lanceolate or awl-shaped lobes deflected to the sides.The flowers also have bell-shaped or wheel-shaped corollas, which, depending on the species, are snow-white, blue-blue, pale blue, red, brick or orange in color. Anagallis fruits are presented as spherical filmy capsules containing a large number of small flat conical seeds.
Common types
Only two types have become widespread in culture:Anagallis field (lat. Anagallis arvensis)- ground-blooded species; does not exceed 25-30 cm in height. It is famous for its numerous small flowers that form in the leaf axils. Depending on the shape, they can have a rich red or blue color. The species is also characterized by bright green foliage, shimmering with a distinct shine.
Anagalis grandiflora (lat. Anagallis grandiflora)- a perennial grown in Europe and Russia as an annual crop. This aspect is associated with the lack of winter-hardy properties; often in cold winters, plants freeze even under a layer of snow. This representative of the genus is characterized by large blue flowers that open only in the sun. In cloudy weather and at night, the flowers close, hiding their unearthly beauty. The species in question is most relevant in ornamental gardening, since it boasts abundant and long-lasting flowering, usually lasting until mid-late September.
Use of culture
It is important to note that representatives of the genus are actively used not only in ornamental gardening, but also in alternative medicine. Scientists have proven that decoction and infusion of dried anagallis herb is effective in the fight against cancer, insomnia, depression and even rabies. However, its use without consulting a doctor can be harmful, since the aerial part contains toxic substances that can cause poisoning. Before including an infusion or decoction of anagallis in a treatment complex, it is important to consult a specialist and strictly follow his recommendations.Features of cultivation
Most often, anagallis is propagated by sowing seeds. They can be sown both in open ground and through seedlings. The second method is the most relevant. Sowing of seedlings is carried out in the third ten days of April - the first ten days of May. Shoots appear quickly within 10-14 days. If you provide the seedlings with proper care and favorable conditions, the seedlings will quickly gain strength. It is recommended to plant in open ground no earlier than the first ten days of June.Often, gardeners and flower growers propagate the plant vegetatively, or, more precisely, by cuttings. The cuttings, in turn, are harvested in the second ten days of May. Typically, cuttings quickly take root, after which they can be transplanted into open ground. By the way, the soil for successful cultivation of the crop is preferably poorly fertile, moderately moist, loose and light. She does not like waterlogged, heavy, highly acidic and saline soils.
Anagallis is unpretentious in care. It does not require fertilizing, but if the soil is too poor, in the spring you can add rotted organic matter to the soil, for example, humus and complex mineral fertilizers, but in small quantities. But special attention should be paid to watering. If the weather is dry and sunny, it is recommended to provide abundant watering, but avoid overwatering.
Anagalis is a genus of 25 flowering plants in the Myrsinaceae family. People also call this flower a primrose (the most famous is the scarlet primrose, which is often mentioned in literature).
The botanical name of the species comes from the Greek words "ana" - again, and "agallein" - delight (referring to the process of opening and closing a flower in response to environmental conditions).
They were previously classified as members of the Primrose (or Primrose) family. But morphological and genetic studies have shown that they are close relatives of the Mirsinovs.
The anagalis flower is widespread in the wild in North, Central and South America, Mexico, the West Indies, Eurasia and Africa.
It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant; there is even a special hybrid garden form - Anagallis grandiflora.
Description of anagalis and its photo
This annual or perennial plant grows in clumps in weedy and uncultivated areas. The stems are creeping or branched with opposite leaves, some of which can even be located at the end of the stem (they are also called alternative leaves).
A description of anagalis would not be complete without photos that illustrate the beauty of the plant:
Different types of anagalis produce different shades of flowers (pink, blue and bright red are found) - they are radially symmetrical and have five sepals.
The corolla consists of a short tube and five petals. The tube can be very short, so don't be surprised if you notice that the petals seem to grow separately. The flower remains open only in direct sunlight.
Anagalis is often used for medical purposes - for example, to treat rabies, get rid of melancholy, falling sickness and even cancer. Dried herbs are usually used for this.
But the plant is poisonous - it contains a substance called anagallis-saponin.
Growing anagalis from seeds: seedlings and open ground
Anagalis is grown using pre-prepared seedlings. The seeds are very small: there are about 1.5 pieces in one gram, so if you want to get about 100 flowers, you will only need 0.5 grams. They begin to be sown in April-May, and after a couple of weeks the first shoots appear.
When the flower grows a little and gets stronger, it can easily be transplanted to open ground. Growing anagalis from seeds does not require special effort or skill; usually the seedlings develop well and quickly gain green mass in open ground.
You can also immediately sow seeds in open ground - the preferred time is also late April - early May.
Anagalis blooms for a very long time, literally until the first frost, while the first flowers appear only in June or July.
If you decide to propagate a flower using cuttings, then you should prepare them in mid-May.
Also, do not forget how important it is to choose the right soil and observe other conditions when growing anagalis from seeds.
In the boxes in which you are going to grow seedlings, lay out soil mixed with peat (fill level ¾) / then lay out one or two seeds at a time and lightly sprinkle with river sand.
In this form, the boxes are covered with glass or polyethylene to create conditions for germination and further root formation of the flower.
At least once a day, the film or glass must be removed to allow the flower to air out. You don’t need to water the flower until the first shoots appear, as wet soil can harm the yet unformed flower embryos.
When the first shoots do appear, you only need to lightly spray their leaves. Also, when the first shoots appear (and this should happen within a week), the film or glass must be removed immediately.
Anagalis will feel best on light soil, which is why it is not recommended to fertilize it with fertilizers more than once a year - before you plant it in its permanent habitat. Then you can do another feeding somewhere in late June - early July.
After this, it is necessary to carefully ensure that the air temperature is not lower than 18 degrees - if there is suddenly a sharp cold snap, there is a high risk that the young bush will die.
Typically, the seedlings begin to be planted from the container into permanent soil at the end of June.
Look at the photo at the results of growing anagalis from seeds - these are amazingly beautiful and noble plants:
Various varieties of anagalis and their photos
When planning gardening work, it is important to imagine in advance what the final result will be. A description of the varieties and species of plants helps plan the diversity of the landscape.
Various varieties of anagalis are presented on this page below, you can also see their photos.
Anagalis grandiflora
Anagalis grandiflora is a species of flowering plant in the Myrsinaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. Do not confuse it with Lysimachia foemin, which has very similar flowers but wider leaves and can grow in cold conditions. It is a low-growing perennial plant with trailing stems.
The wildest specimens of Anagalis grandiflora may have blue and orange flowers. The variant with blue flowers grows directly in Southern Spain, and the orange one grows in Morocco and Southern Italy.
The red-flowered variant was created for breeding at the University of New Hampshire. In addition to these wild colors, there are also more classic tones - white, for example.
When grown in temperate climates, it is distributed as an annual flower.
Look at the photo of Anagalis grandiflora, all its outstanding qualities are illustrated: 
Anagalis fieldis
Anagalis fieldis is a low-growing plant that lives in Europe, as well as Western and Northern Africa.
The species is widely distributed (either intentionally or accidentally) as an ornamental plant. But now it has naturalized on almost all continents of the globe and covers the territories of North and South America, Central and East Asia, India, Malaysia, Oceania, Australia and South Africa. This European plant is now considered a weed and a light soil trait.
Scarlet primrose has spreading stems that grow up to 50 centimeters, with bright green ovate-shaped leaves. Small orange, red or blue flowers grow in the axils of the leaves from spring to fall.
The petal of the flowers is slightly proud and has a few yellow hairs. Anagalis primrose only opens when it is in a sunny place.
The anagalis field shown in the photo is perfect for any club:
Anagalis blue
Anagalis blue can reach 15 centimeters in height and has bright blue and dark blue flowers, which make this sorite very picturesque and colorful. Blooms from summer until the end of October.
Seeds are sown in boxes in February - sprinkled with a little soil and constantly watered. After this, the box is covered with glass or polyethylene and stored at a temperature of 15-18 C.
The first shoots appear in less than a month. After this, the box must be opened and placed in five rows - five flowers in each. The temperature should remain unchanged.
They are transplanted to a permanent location in early June - do not forget to maintain a distance between bushes of at least 20 centimeters.
As you can see in the proposed photos, blue anagalis is an excellent decoration for ridges, flower beds and flower beds:
