- Which location does the stonecrop like?
- To good neighbors - which planting neighbors are suitable?
- How and when is the alyssum sown?
The stone herb, which is also known under the names of scented stone rich and alyssum, convinces with its ground-covering growth and its sulphur-yellow flowers. How do you plant it correctly and is it also suitable for pot culture?
Alyssum should be planted in the sun if possible
Which location does the stonecrop like?
The hardy Alyssum prefers to grow in a sunny spot. If it gets between 4 and 6 hours of sun a day, it's almost perfectly happy.
If necessary, it can also be planted in partial shade. Don't plant it in the shade. There it forms hardly any flowers and a scent is not perceptible.
Where can stone herb be used?
You can use the stone herb in many locations because it takes up little space. Good uses include:
- in rock gardens
- on dry stone walls
- in troughs
- on rock stairs
- in borders of discounts
- at roadsides
- in balcony boxes
- in traffic lights
- in bowls
What should the soil be like at the site?
The Alyssum adapts easily. But a floor with the following properties promotes well-being:
- sandy-humos
- loamy
- dry to fresh environment
- calcareous
- well drained
- moderately nutrient-rich to barren
To good neighbors - which planting neighbors are suitable?
You can combine the stone herb well with other ground cover plants, but also with larger perennials. Combinations that stand in striking contrast with their flowers are ideal. Here some examples:
- blue pillow
- tulips
- goose cress
- loyal to men
- Horned Violet
- autumn asters
- candytuft
- Upholstery Phlox
- bearded iris
How and when is the alyssum sown?
From March you can sow the stonecrop at home. It can be sown outside from April. Remember that earlier sowing is not recommended. The young plants are extremely sensitive to frost.
Seeds are lightly covered with soil and kept moist. They germinate best at temperatures between 15 and 18 °C. After the ice saints, you can move the hopefully well cared for young plants outside if you have moved them.
tips
When planting several specimens, make sure to keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between them!