Since the easy-care saccharine grows not only in height but also in width, it is very well suited for planting in a hedge. However, you should choose a variety that is as hardy as possible.

The sac flower makes a beautiful hedge

You can choose to design the entire hedge with sack flowers or add a touch of color with individual flowers. Make sure that all plants in your hedge make the same demands on the location and need similar care.

How do I plant a hedge with buckhorns?

The best time to plant a hedge with buckhorns is spring from March to May. Water all flowers thoroughly before planting and add some well-rotted compost to the planting hole. Plant the sac flowers a little more densely than is recommended for solitary plants. In this way, your hedge will quickly become nice and dense. After planting, water the hedge well.

How do I care for a hedge with sack flowers?

A well-rooted sackweed tolerates prolonged drought much better than waterlogging. Therefore, you should only water the hedge regularly in the first few weeks. This is only necessary later when the soil has dried. Use fertilizer very sparingly. In late autumn, cut back the hedge by about a third.

The sackflower hedge in winter

Most varieties of the sackflower are hardy to about - 10 °C. At least in the first year you should protect your new hedge from frost with leaves or brushwood. In an area with very low temperatures or icy winds, winter protection is also recommended later. Cut off individual frozen shoots in spring.

Care tips for your hedge:

  • Choose a variety that is as hardy as possible
  • best planting time: March to May
  • water thoroughly before planting
  • Planting distance: approx. 40 to 50 cm, rather less for very small varieties
  • Water well after planting
  • only water sparingly later
  • do not fertilize or only very sparingly
  • Flowering period: August to October
  • protect young hedge against frost in winter
  • vigorous pruning in late autumn

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For a hedge, the flowers don't necessarily all have to be the same colour. Feel free to add splashes of color in a contrasting color.

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