- Supply Virginia creeper already at the planting stage
- Fertilize planted Virginia creeper
- Fertilize Virginia creeper in the bucket
Shiny green foliage with leaves up to 20 centimeters in size, spectacular autumn colors and the rapid and dense growth make the virgin vine (Parthenocissus), also known as "wild wine" or "wall cat", the ideal solution when it comes to greening larger areas, facades, fences, pergolas or walls. This climbing plant not only thrives particularly well in the right location, but also with the right fertilization.
Virginia creeper prefers nutrient-rich soil, but does not need regular fertilization
Supply Virginia creeper already at the planting stage
The virgin vine prefers nutrient-rich, slightly moist - but permeable! - Soil that should already be supplied with nutrients when planting - this gives the young plants a great start, which ensures rapid and healthy growth. Organic fertilizers such as mixed compost, stable manure (especially horse manure) and/or horn shavings (€32.93) are particularly suitable for this purpose, which are simply added to the planting hole or mixed with the excavation.
Fertilize planted Virginia creeper
Virginia creeper planted directly in the garden does not need to be fertilized regularly, but is happy to start with an organic fertilizer in the spring. In March / April, simply work stable manure, compost and / or horn shavings carefully into the root area - if possible, do not damage any roots! - and then water the plant thoroughly. Watering can be omitted if you do the plant on a warm but rainy day. In normal garden soil, further fertilizing measures should not be necessary - unless you have planted the Virginia creeper in a rather nutrient-poor, sandy substrate.
Fertilize Virginia creeper in the bucket
In this case, and also if you cultivate Virginia creeper in a bucket, the plant should be regularly supplied with a liquid complete fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium - iron and magnesium are also important for the lush green leaves. Start fertilizing in April and fertilize at intervals of about two to three weeks. End the fertilizer application at the beginning of August, but no later than mid-August! The young vine needs time so that it can let this year's shoots mature before winter.
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In addition to the regular fertilizer, we also recommend various long-term fertilizers for green plants, which offer a great advantage: you can't forget to take care of your plant and this makes maintenance easier.