Their graceful flower stars are not limited to pot culture. In order to flood the summery garden with the fancy star umbels, the horticultural bar is not high. Read here how to properly plant and care for the star flower in the bed.

The beautiful star flower inspires with its delicate bluish flowers

This is how the flower bulbs come into the ground in an exemplary manner

Since the star flower is already shivering at temperatures around freezing point, the time window for planting opens at the end of April at the earliest. Choose a sunny, warm and sheltered spot with well-drained, normal garden soil. How to plant the flower bulbs correctly:

  • Dig small pits with a depth of 10 cm at a distance of 5-6 cm
  • Put the onions in it with the tip pointing towards the sky
  • Enrich the excavation with sifted compost, put it on the tubers, press and water

Since waterlogging puts an early end to the pretty star flowers, if in doubt, put a thin layer of sand on the bottom of the planting pit.

The star flower is satisfied with this care program

The uncomplicated care of a star flower does not pose any significant challenges, even for garden novices. This overview gives you all the important measures for a lavish bloom in the garden:

  • Water the star flower moderately when it is dry, without causing waterlogging
  • Apply a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every 14-21 days from May to July
  • Regularly trim wilted flower heads to discourage sapping seed growth

Please stop fertilizing at the end of the flowering period. At the same time, gradually water less until the onion is dry. Meanwhile, the stalks slowly die off because the tuber draws all the nutrients from it. Therefore, do not cut the shafts prematurely.

Set aside before winter

Since the starflower is only partially hardy, dig up the bulbs in late autumn. Now cut off the last plant remains and let the tubers dry for a few days. Remnants of garden soil should only be shaken off, as contact with water could now cause rot. In the dark, frost-free winter quarters, store the flower bulbs in an airy and dry place until next year.

tips

As a sun worshiper with a soft spot for dry, sandy soil, the star flower exudes its floral charm in rock gardens and gravel beds for many weeks. Under the protection of stone mulch (€239.00) there is even the prospect of unscathed hibernation in the open air in regions with mild winters.

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Herbs