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vineri, 26 februarie 2010

Camelia - Camellia

Dupa cum v-am spus, Dani a cumparat o Camelie acum cateva zile. Recunosc, stiam cateva lucruri teoretice despre aceasta planta, asa ca am apelat la ajutorul tatalui meu pentru a afla si alte amanunte despre ea. Oricum, cred ca in orice carte despre gradinarit puteti gasi detalii despre aceasta superba planta, denumita si trandafirul japonez.

As I told you, Dani bought a Camellia a few days ago. I admit, I knew some theories about this plant, so I ask my father about it, to find out some more. Anyway, I think you can find details about this gorgeous plant (so called japanese rose) in any gardening book.

Sunt peste o suta de specii de Camelie in toata lumea. In functie de specie, ea poate atinge si inaltimi de aproape 20 m., fiind un adevarat arbore. Creste foarte repede, cu 25-30 cm. pe an pana la maturitate.

There are over 200 Camellia's species all over the world. Depending on the species, it can reach heights of almost 20 m., a true tree. It grows very fast, about 25-30 cm. per year until maturity.

Cele mai intalnite culori ale florilor Cameliei sunt albul, rozul si rosul. Sunt cateva varietati galbene, acestea fiind destul de pretuite. De obicei, Camelia infloreste la sfarsitul iernii sau inceputul primaverii. A noastra are deja cativa boboci si astept cu interes repararea camerei foto, pentru a ii surprinde.

The common colours of the flowers are white, pink and red. There are some yellow varieties, truly appreciated. Usually, Camellia blooms in late winter or early spring. Ours has a few buds already and I am waiting impatiently my photo camera to catch their bloom.

Din frunzele Cameliei Sinensis se face ceai, ea fiind denumita si "planta ceai". Din frunzele sale se extrage si un ulei de ceai, care este foarte popular in China pentru gatit.

From Camellia Sinensis leaves you can make tea, the other name for this variety beeing "tea plant". From its leaves you can extract also tea oil, very popular for cooking in China.

Este indicat sa alegeti un loc racoros pentru aceasta planta, dar odata stabilit, sa nu o mai mutati. Riscati sa pierdeti toti mugurii pe care planta ii are in acel moment. Ii place lumina, dar detesta soarele direct si caldura in apropiere. Chiar daca ii plac locurile racoroase, nu ezitati sa o udati din abundenta, in special pe frunze. Va sugerez sa foloositi apa plata sau dedurizata, pentru a evita depunerile de pe frunze - calciu si saruri. Nu ii plac transplantarile dese, asa ca este bine sa alegeti de prima oara un ghiveci mai mare decat e cazul.

It is wise to choose a cool place for this plant, but if you choose it, don't move it. The risk is that you will lose all the buds. Camellia likes the light, but hates the direct sunlight and close warmth. Don't hesitate to use a lot of water, especially on the leaves. I am suggesting you to use water without limestone, to prevent the calcium and salts to settle down on the leaves. Choose a larger pot from the beginning, because Camellia hates to move from one pot to another.

Pentru gradinarii de ocazie sau pentru cei care nu prea stau pe acasa, aceasta planta este considerata pretentioasa. In realitate, insa, necesita o ingrijire putin mai atenta doar in perioada de inflorire. In rest, se comporta frumos in gradina si va bucura zilnic ochiul.

For ocassional gardeners or for those who are not spending a lot of time at home, this plant is considered highly maintenance. In reality, though, Camellis needs a careful care only in the blooming time. All year long, Camellia is a beautiful plant in the garden and brings joy to your eyes.

marți, 23 februarie 2010

Clematite - Clematis

Oricum, vreau sa va spun ca aceste Clematite sunt foarte iubite de toti gradinarii. Pentru ca au flori superbe, o varietate larga de specii si o paleta mare de culori. Se cunosc peste 200 specii in toata lumea, exceptand continentul african. Dar prin incrucisari, acum sunt peste 400. Seamana ca si dezvoltare cu zorelele, pentru ca se catara ca lianele si se folosesc de petiolul frunzelor proprii.

Anyway, I want to say to you that these Clematis are loved by all gardeners. They have beautiful flowers, many species and a wide range of colours. There are over 200 species all over the world, except Africa. After many crossings, right now there are 400 species. They resemble with Morning Glory, because they climb like lianas and they use their own leafstalk.



Multa lume nu stie, dar Clematitele au fost folosite in trecut in mancare, in locul piperului negru, care era foarte rar si foarte scump.

Many people don't know, but Clematis were used like spice for food, a substitute for black pepper, which was very rare and very expensive.



Se extrage ulei esential din Clematite, dar eu nu l-as folosi in sapunurile naturale Soapmill. Este puternic alergenic, depasind chiar si scortisoara la acest capitol. Planta in sine este toxica si trebuie sa supravegheati copiii, sa nu inghita bucati din ea.

You can extract essential oil from Clematis, but I wouldn't use it in Soap Mill natural soaps. It's highly allergic, over the cinnamon, if you want a comparison. The plant is toxic and you have to watch the children not to ingest it.



Avand in vedere ca este o planta cataratoare, este perfecta pentru spaliere, pergole, arcade din fier, foisoare sau garduri. Dar, ca la orice planta agatatoare, doar tulpina e indicat sa fie in plin soare, baza ar trebui sa fie in umbra. Eu cred ca puteti "masca" cu alte flori pitice locul unde intra tulpina de Clematite in pamant sau o puteti planta langa un foisor.

Considering that it is a climbing plant, it's perfect for trelisses, pergolas, iron arches, garden towers or fences. But, as any other climbing plant, only the stalk must stay in the sun. The base should be in a shadow. I think you can use small flowers around the stalk or you can plant it near a garden tower.


Anumite varietati de Clematite infloresc in aprilie, altele toamna tarziu. Unora le place soarele, altele prefera doar 2-3 ore pe zi. Si pentru unele si pentru celelalte, este indicata o udare abundenta, mai ales in perioadele secetoase.

Some Clematis species bloom in April, other late fall. Some Clematis love the sun, others love the sun, but only 2-3 hours per day. Both types are in need for plenty of water, especially during drought periods.

Plantele din Romania s-au adaptat destul de bine la clima noastra, dar eu v-as sfatui sa protejati foarte bine locul unde tulpina intra in pamant. Cu frunze uscate sau paie. Se planteaza primavara, adica cum le vom planta noi anul acesta, in martie-aprilie. Anul urmator, este indicat sa le taiati la maxim 50 cm. deasupra solului pentru a isi crea o radacina puternica si o tulpina viguroasa.

Clematis adjusted to Romanian weather and conditions, but I am suggesting that you should protect the stalk and the roots during the winter. You can use dead leaves or straws. You can plant them during spring time, like us, this year, in March-April. Next year you should cut the stalk at 50 cm. maximum, to create a good root and a vigurous stalk.

luni, 22 februarie 2010

Revenire in forta

Eiiii, da!

Dupa o absenta notabila din lumea virtuala a gradinaritului, revin astazi in forta! Sper ca nu m-ati uitat, nu ati uitat nici gradina mea si mai sper sa va foloseasca informatiile pe care eu le prezint aici, cele mai multe din experienta personala.

Ooo, yess! After a looong vacation from my virtual gardening corner, today I'm back! I am hoping you didn't forget me, you didn't forget my garden and I am hoping also to value my information, many of them from my personal experience.

Si, ca sa va fac curiosi, maine voi vorbi despre Clematite. Nu este intamplator acest viitor post, pentru ca aseara Dani a cumparat doua Clematite, una alba si una roz, un Prunus Sylvia (observati coincidenta de nume?) si o Camelia.

And to add some mistery, I am telling you that tomorrow I will talk about Clematis. Nothing is by chance with this future post. Last night, my husband bought 2 Clematis, white and soft pink, one Prunus Sylvia (do you see the name coincidence?) and a Camelia.

Sper ca voi avea si fotografii, pentru ca am probleme din nou cu camera foto. Dar poate rezolv!

I am hoping that I will have photos, because my camera has some problems again. But maybe I will have luck!


Va astept pe toti de acum inainte, pentru ca sper sa am noutati macar la doua zile, daca nu zilnic! E primavara, ne trezim la viata cu totii si readucem in prim-plan bucuria pe care o avem cand gradinarim! Avem o pasiune comuna, asa ca sper ca veti fi din nou activi pe micul meu blog de gradinarit.

I am welcoming all of you here! I am wishing to have at least one new post per day. It's spring in Romania and we want to bring up-front our joy for gardening! We have a common passion, so I am hoping that you will be active again on my little gardening blog! See you soon!