- Which place is suitable for the Mühlenbeckia?
- Does the Mühlenbeckia need special care?
- Can the Mühlenbeckia stay outside in winter?
The Mühlenbeckia, also called wire shrub, is a very versatile and easy-care plant. It can be planted very well in the garden, but can also be used as a houseplant. However, the different types of wire shrub are hardy differently.
Mühlenbeckia is ideal as a ground cover for the garden
Which place is suitable for the Mühlenbeckia?
The Mühlenbeckia does not need direct sunlight, on the contrary: it feels most comfortable in a slightly shady and not too warm location. With its long creeping shoots, it is well suited as a ground cover, but can also grow upwards on a climbing aid. Put the Mühlenbeckia in a bucket or balcony box and you will have beautiful plants for your patio or balcony.
Does the Mühlenbeckia need special care?
There is only one thing that you should definitely keep in mind when caring for your Mühlenbeckia: Never let the root ball get too dry. Water the Mühlenbeckia regularly, but not too much at once. Because the otherwise frugal plant reacts sensitively to waterlogging.
Can the Mühlenbeckia stay outside in winter?
The Mühlenbeckia complexa does not really withstand much frost. If temperatures drop below -5 °C for a while, the plant can suffer permanent damage. If no suitable frost-free winter quarters are available, you will probably have to buy a new Mühlenbeckia next year.
On the other hand, if you have a Mühlenbeckia axillaris, then in most cases you can let this plant overwinter outside. Give this wire shrub a protective layer of twigs to keep it from freezing to death. But make sure that your Mühlenbeckia still gets enough air. Water the plant on frost-free days to prevent it from dying of thirst.
The essentials in brief:
- Location: bright and moderately warm, likes light shade
- Soil: permeable
- water regularly
- Fertilize once or twice a month in summer
- Overwinter Mühlenbeckia complexa frost-free if possible
- Mühlenbeckia axillaris can overwinter outside
tips
The Mühlenbeckia can be used in many ways as a plant for your garden, both as a ground cover and as a climbing plant.