- What should you consider when watering?
- Does this perennial need weekly fertilizers?
- How to cut this variety correctly?
- Is hibernation necessary?
- Are there any pests or diseases that may play a role?
With the silvery markings on the large leaves, the 'Jack Frost' variety immediately catches the eye and is hard to miss. Read below how to care for this specimen so that you can enjoy it for a long time!
The frosty coloring of the leaves of the Caucasus Forget-Me-Not Jack Frost gives it a special flair
What should you consider when watering?
In order for the silvery leaves to look beautiful in summer, 'Jack Frost' care should include regular watering. This is especially true in hot and dry periods. This variety does not tolerate dry soil. Likewise, she cannot get used to standing water. Therefore, water them when the soil on the surface has dried out.
Does this perennial need weekly fertilizers?
It is not necessary to fertilize this perennial every week. If you work some compost into the soil before planting, you won't need to fertilize the Caucasus Forget-Me-Not 'Jack Frost' at all for the first year. Basically, it is recommended to fertilize this perennial once or twice a year in outdoor culture and every month in pot culture.
How to cut this variety correctly?
In general, 'Jack Frost' doesn't necessarily need a cut. The growth height is and remains low at a maximum of 40 cm. However, pruning has a beneficial effect on the lifespan of this perennial and the vigor for buds.
You should note that:
- generally well tolerated by cuts
- Remove wilted flowers to prevent self-seeding
- cut off old inflorescences around May/June (up to the upper stem leaves)
- in autumn cut back to just above the ground
Is hibernation necessary?
This specimen is extremely hardy. Therefore, it does not need to be protected from frost in winter. Yes, if you live in a rough situation: cut back the perennial in autumn and protect it in the root area with brushwood!
Are there any pests or diseases that may play a role?
If the substrate has not dried out, the location is not in the blazing sun and the care is right, 'Jack Frost' is less susceptible to diseases. Pests only appear in exceptional cases. The risk of snail damage is low.
tips
If you do not transplant the Caucasus forget-me-not 'Jack Frost' for many years, it will become even more long-lived.