- At which location does the motherwort grow best?
- How should the floor be?
- How and when is the sowing done?
- When should you put purchased young plants in the garden?
- When does the motherwort flower and how long does it last?
- Which plant neighbors harmonize with the motherwort?
However, the heart does not only smile at the insect world considering the nectar-rich labiaforma of the motherwort. These perennials can also bring joy to you - provided you have planted them correctly…
In the spring, the motherwort can be sown directly outdoors
At which location does the motherwort grow best?
The motherwort grows excellently in both sunny and partially shaded locations. Protected locations are ideal, such as on a wall or a fence.
How should the floor be?
The desires of this plant for the soil are also easy to fulfill. Normal garden soil usually meets the requirements. The following features of the earth prove to be advantageous:
- nitrogen rich
- well drained and therefore not prone to waterlogging
- fresh to moderately moist
- moderately nutritious
- humorous
How and when is the sowing done?
It is best to sow the motherwort in the spring. From then on it has been in the garden for several years. The seeds can be pre-cultivated at home from March to May. Direct sowing is possible from April to June. Attention: The seeds of the motherwort are light germinators. They should only be pressed lightly and not covered with soil!
When should you put purchased young plants in the garden?
If you decide to buy young plants and want to plant them in the garden, you should ideally tackle this between June and August. Flowering then often occurs in the same year.
When does the motherwort flower and how long does it last?
The first flowers usually open in June. There are upright inflorescences, which are made up of many small individual flowers that are whorl-like on the inflorescences and are pink in color. The flowering period can last until September.
Which plant neighbors harmonize with the motherwort?
The motherwort looks attractive both alone and next to other perennials, as long as you keep a planting distance of at least 40 cm. Examples of good plant neighbors are:
- Poppy
- asters
- lilies
- mallows
- daisies
- borage
- Allium
- tulips
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If you don't cut off the withered blossoms, the motherwort will also happily sow itself. If you don't put up a fight, the plant will spread over a large area within a few years.