Feverfew - a wild plant, which used to be valued as a medicinal plant, and both then and now it can cope without care. But in order to extend the flowering period and to keep diseases and pests at bay, it is advisable to take care of the feverfew at least a little.

Feverfew requires almost no maintenance

Should you overwinter feverfew?

This perennial is perennial (hardy to -12 °C) and can easily be resown in spring if necessary. However, if you live in a harsh region, simply place a layer of brushwood over the perennial's root area in late fall.

What should be considered when watering in spring and summer?

You can easily use calcareous water for watering. Feverfew loves calcareous soils:

  • It is best to keep the soil slightly moist
  • pour directly onto the root area
  • Heat and drought are briefly tolerated
  • Young plants in particular should be watered regularly

What is the best way to fertilize feverfew?

From May to September, feverfew theoretically does not need to be fertilized as long as it was planted in nutrient-rich soil in spring. Fertilizing with compost in spring makes sense from the second year. For potted plants use a normal flower fertilizer. (1.95€)

When is feverfew cut and why?

There are many reasons to visit Feverfew armed with secateurs:

  • to stimulate the formation of new flowers
  • to harvest the herb
  • to use the flowers as cut flowers (long lasting in the vase)
  • to keep growth bushy (cut back at base in spring)

Between the end of July and August the first wave of flowers is over and you can cut away the old flowers. New flowers are then formed. Even if you want to prevent self-seeding, you should remove the flowers in good time before the seeds ripen.

Which pests can occur?

Feverfew is attractive to snails when young. It can therefore make sense to build a snail fence or other natural barrier around the young feverfew. When cultivated in pots, feverfew is often susceptible to aphids and spider mites when it is dry.

tips

Plant feverfew a generous distance apart. Otherwise, the lack of space and the crowded location increase the susceptibility to fungal diseases.

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Herbs