- Which location does the goldenrod prefer?
- Which substrate is best for the goldenrod?
- When is the best time to plant goldenrod?
- How far apart should goldenrods be planted?
- How can the goldenrod be prevented from growing?
- How to multiply goldenrod?
- When does the goldenrod bloom?
- Good Neighbors / Bad Neighbors
Originally, the goldenrod or goldenrue (Solidago) comes from North America, but has been widespread for many centuries both as a rampant, wild weed and as a cultivated ornamental plant in Central Europe. Small, bright yellow, capsicum flowers appear on dense, terminal panicles between July and September. The clump-forming, upright perennial can grow between 30 and 200 centimeters high, depending on the variety.
Goldenrod gets along well with grasses
Which location does the goldenrod prefer?
Goldenrods prefer a warm and sunny location, but often also thrive in light shade. In places that are too dark, the flowering is not quite as lush.
Which substrate is best for the goldenrod?
The perennial prefers a permeable, moderately nutritious and loamy-sandy soil. Poor or heavy soils can be improved by mixing in sand or gravel and clay powder.
When is the best time to plant goldenrod?
Since goldenrue is quite sensitive to frost, you should not plant it out too early in spring. It is best not to put the perennial outside until mid to late May, as soon as the danger of night frosts is lower.
How far apart should goldenrods be planted?
The ideal planting distance depends on the specific type and variety of goldenrue. Of course, small cultivars need much less space than the giant goldenrods, which can be up to 200 centimeters high.
How can the goldenrod be prevented from growing?
On the one hand, you can prevent the goldenrod from growing by planting non-growing varieties. It is also advisable to leave the root ball in the pot when planting or to dig in a root boundary / root barrier.
How to multiply goldenrod?
The goldenrod reproduces itself very quickly by seeds and root suckers. In addition, perennials that have become too large can be divided in spring.
When does the goldenrod bloom?
Goldenrods bloom between July and September.
Good Neighbors / Bad Neighbors
Good planting partners are, for example
- summer flowering asters
- Fine Beam (Erigeron)
- Scabiosa (Scabiosa)
- Sunbride (Helenium)
- Montbretia (Crocosmia)
- Feather grass (Stipa) and other grasses
tips
The tall varieties in particular need support, otherwise they will break off. Otherwise, goldenrods are good cut flowers that last a long time in the vase.