- Are sunny or partially shaded locations more suitable?
- What properties should the earth have?
- Which plant partners are suitable for the hard-working Lieschen?
- When and how are these flowers planted?
- How does propagation work?
Bushy and happily growing, flowering from May to October and covering the ground well - that's the hard-working Lieschen. Whether on the balcony or outdoors, for example in a perennial bed, certain basic knowledge is helpful when planting…
The busy Lizzie should be planted in a wind-protected, partially shaded location
Are sunny or partially shaded locations more suitable?
If you have the choice, plant the hard-working Lizzie in a semi-shady place rather than in full sun. Full sun should only be an option if you can ensure the soil does not dry out. Furthermore, the location should be sheltered from the wind, otherwise the tender shoots could buckle.
What properties should the earth have?
The substrate also plays a decisive role for the hard-working Lieschen and its growth. If it is planted in a pot, it should be as narrow as possible. Then the hard-working Lizzie will bloom all the richer! A soil with the following properties triggers pleasure:
- well drained (tolerates absolutely no waterlogging)
- sandy-loamy
- rich in nutrients and humus
- relaxed
Which plant partners are suitable for the hard-working Lieschen?
A well cared for busy Lizzie looks stunning alongside the following flowers and grasses:
- fuchsias
- lobelia
- petunias
- geraniums
- Purplebells
- Edellieschen
- begonias
- sedges
- Pennisetum grass
When and how are these flowers planted?
This is a frost-sensitive specimen. As a result, you should not plant it out until mid-May (after the ice saints). Make sure you plant at least 20 cm apart and add some compost to the soil!
How does propagation work?
There are two ways to propagate: seed or cuttings. For the propagation of cuttings, top cuttings are cut in autumn. The bottom leaves are removed and the cuttings placed in pots with potting soil. They root after about 3 weeks in a moist substrate.
The seeds are ripe when the pods are light green and translucent. Gather them and sow them between January and March! Germination temperatures between 16 and 18 °C are ideal. Attention: The seeds are light germinators! From May the little plants can come outside.
tips
Since the flowers do not tolerate rain well, you should choose a covered place or plant the plant straight away in the bucket on the balcony or terrace!