- What is the ideal location for Heron's Beak?
- What must the plant substrate be like?
- When is the best planting time?
- Which planting distance is ideal?
- When does Heron's Beak bloom?
- How is Heron's Beak propagated?
- Does Heron's Beak get along with other plants?
- Is Heron's Bill hardy?
Heron's Bill (Erodium reichardii) is one of the most popular ground covers in the garden. The perennial is frugal and absolutely easy to care for. It can even be grown in a bucket without any problems. When planting, you do not have to pay much attention. Tips on how to plant properly.
Heron's Bill is planted in spring
What is the ideal location for Heron's Beak?
The location should be as bright as possible. The plant can even tolerate direct sun if the soil is sufficiently moist.
It is ideal if you plant Heron's Beak in the migratory shade, for example:
- in front of a wall
- on the house wall
- next to shrubs and bushes
Popular locations include rock gardens and the edges of paths and flower beds.
What must the plant substrate be like?
Ordinary garden soil will do. However, it must be well drained so that waterlogging cannot occur under any circumstances. Heron's beak needs a calcareous substrate. If necessary, lime the soil before planting.
When is the best planting time?
The best time for planting is spring. Then the plant has enough time to form roots and achieve good winter hardiness.
Which planting distance is ideal?
Heron's Beak is a very graceful plant. A planting distance of five centimeters is sufficient. You can put about 25 plants on one square meter.
When does Heron's Beak bloom?
Heron's Beak is a very perennial flowering plant. The flowering period begins in April, sometimes as early as March in favorable locations. New light red to violet small flowers keep appearing until September and October.
How is Heron's Beak propagated?
Propagation is by dividing the perennial. To do this, dig out the heron's beak and pierce it in the middle with a sharp spade. Then replant the parts.
Does Heron's Beak get along with other plants?
Heron's beak is absolutely easy to care for. It gets along with other plants and can even be planted in the middle of the lawn.
Is Heron's Bill hardy?
Yes, the perennial is hardy. Since it only roots very superficially as a shallow root, winter protection made of garden fleece or brushwood makes sense in rough locations to protect it from drying out due to cold winds. When it snows, the snow should not be cleared away.
tips
Heron's beak belongs to the cranesbill family. It owes its name to the shape of the fruit that emerges from the pink or violet flowers.