- How do you water Ear Speedwell correctly?
- When and is fertilized?
- Does the Ear Speedwell have to be cut?
- Can Ear Speedwell be transplanted?
- What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- Does Ahriger Speedwell need winter protection?
Eared speedwell is a very popular garden perennial that is also well suited as a ground cover. The violet-blue flowers are very decorative. Caring for this native speedwell species is very easy. This is how you properly care for Ahrigen speedwell.
The spiked speedwell is a pretty ornamental plant for the garden bed
How do you water Ear Speedwell correctly?
Ahriger speedwell copes well with brief periods of drought. However, it does not tolerate waterlogging at all. Water only in hot summer months.
When and is fertilized?
Like all speedwell species, spiked speedwell is not very demanding. He needs little nutrients.
Sprinkle some in spring and summer
- mature compost
- guano
- horn shavings
- bone meal
between the plants. This ensures the supply of nutrients. Don't use chemical fertilizers so you don't over-fertilize the speedwell.
Does the Ear Speedwell have to be cut?
Spiked Speedwell should be cut back immediately after flowering. This will give you a second flowering period in early autumn.
Cut back spiked speedwells completely before winter.
Can Ear Speedwell be transplanted?
Like all perennials, you can transplant spiked speedwells in autumn or spring. Dig up the root ball generously. You can pierce very large balls with a spade and gain more plants.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
Diseases rarely occur. The only major problem is too much wetness. When there is waterlogging, the roots rot and the Earless Speedwell dies. Therefore, only plant the perennial in well-drained soil or create drainage beforehand.
Occasionally speedwell is infested by aphids. Since washing off or spraying with soft soap (44.90€) in the garden does not make sense, you should use commercially available sprays. It is even better to rely on natural enemies such as ladybugs and lacewings.
Does Ahriger Speedwell need winter protection?
Eared Speedwell is hardy and does not need winter protection. Only if you grow the perennial in the bucket should you protect it from frost.
Place it in a location where it is protected from wind and rain.
tips
Since Ahriger Speedwell is a native perennial, it is one of the ecologically valuable plants in the garden. The beautiful purple flowers attract many bees and other insects.