- The right location
- When will it be planted?
- Which substrate does the Montbretia prefer?
- How is it planted?
- When does the Montbretia bloom?
- Do Montbretia have to be transplanted regularly?
- How can Montbretia be increased?
The Montbretia is an elegant flower that looks just as good in a perennial border as in a natural cottage garden or in a vase. The attractive garden flower proves to be relatively easy to care for if you pay attention to a few things when planting.
Montbretia should be planted in a sunny spot
The right location
The Montbretie originally comes from South Africa and therefore prefers a warm and full sun location. It thrives particularly well near walls and walls that give off some heat at night and provide wind protection.
When will it be planted?
You can put the rhizomes of the Montbretie outdoors from the beginning of April. Cover the planting site with a three to four centimeter thick layer of compost to protect the sprouting plants from late frosts.
Which substrate does the Montbretia prefer?
Montbretia prefer nutrient-rich and well-drained soils. For this reason, heavy or heavily compacted soil should be made more permeable by adding a little sand. A few centimeters thick drainage layer of sand or gravel ensures good water drainage.
How is it planted?
Dig a hole about four inches deep for each bulb. The planting distance should be at least thirty centimeters.
When does the Montbretia bloom?
The Montbretia impresses with its unusually long flowering period for tuberous plants, which extends from summer to autumn.
Do Montbretia have to be transplanted regularly?
Since the Montbretie is one of the heavy feeders, it may be necessary to move it to a new location every three to four years, depending on the soil conditions. If you fertilize the plants sufficiently, replanting is always necessary if you want to remove the small bulbs or find that the plant has turned green on the inside and only blooms in the peripheral areas.
How can Montbretia be increased?
The rhizomes of the Montbretia drive numerous bulbs that you can carefully remove and use for propagation. However, these only bloom after about two to three years. Sometimes the Montbretia also form seeds that you can harvest and sow.
tips
Care should be taken with all gardening work in the immediate vicinity of the rhizomes. The tubers, which are just below the surface of the earth, are very sensitive to injuries and often no longer sprout if they were accidentally damaged.