- Where would the miracle flower like to be?
- When is the best time to plant Mirabilis jalapa?
- How long does the flowering last?
- How to plant the tubers correctly?
In order for the miracle flower to live up to its name, it depends on the professional planting of the tubers. All important questions about the best location, the unorthodox flowering time and professional planting technology receive a tried and tested answer here.
The magic flower is a special enrichment for every garden bed
Where would the miracle flower like to be?
The exotic miracle flower favors a full sun, warm location. The plant makes no special demands on the soil conditions. The bulbs thrive in any good garden soil that is loose and well-drained.
When is the best time to plant Mirabilis jalapa?
Do not plant the non-hardy tropical flower until mid-May. After the ice saints have left, no more ground frosts are to be expected.
How long does the flowering last?
From June to October, the magic flower comes into its own in the late afternoon and early evening hours. At this time, the plant gives off an intoxicating scent to attract moths and other pollinators. Each flower lasts only a few hours. Since a mass of flowers unfolds, supplies are always taken care of.
How to plant the tubers correctly?
So that a miracle flower can make the most of the short Central European summer for its colorful blossom festival, plant the tubers as follows:
- Thoroughly rake and weed the soil in a sunny location
- Dig small planting pits at a distance of 50-60 cm
- Enrich the excavation with horn shavings (€32.93) and some sifted compost
- Plant one tuber at a time so that it is covered with substrate by a maximum of 3 cm
In practice, planting in baskets or containers with large drainage holes has proven to be the best way to easily get the firmly rooted tubers out of the ground in autumn for winter storage. Finally, press down the soil with your hands. Please water with a fine shower so as not to accidentally expose the tubers again.
tips
Inexpensive than with ready-made tubers, you can plant the miracle flower in your garden by sowing. To do this, prefer the desired number of young plants behind glass. Sow the almost pea-sized seeds in March/April in small pots with moist seed compost. Germination occurs within 10 to 14 days in a partially shaded window seat at normal room temperatures.