True, pests do not like the lady's mantle. But diseases such as root rot, powdery mildew and rust fungi do not necessarily stay away from it. The cause is usually care errors such as too frequent watering and a lack of nutrients.

Are fertilizing and watering necessary?

Lady's mantle needs regular watering. It also requires a lot of nutrients. Therefore, it should be supplied with an organic fertilizer in the spring. Rotten compost and manure, horn shavings (€32.93) and guano fertilizer are well suited, for example. A thick layer of bark mulch ensures a long-term supply of nutrients. The side effect: the moisture is retained better in the soil and the lady's mantle needs to be watered less often.

Does lady's mantle have to be overwintered?

Lady's mantle is hardy in mild climates. In harsh locations such as coastal areas and at high altitudes, this herb should be protected from long and severe winter frosts as a precaution. For example, use leaves and brushwood in combination to cover the root area of the plant.

How can it be increased?

The best way to propagate the lady's mantle is to divide it. How it works:

  • do not use young plants for sharing
  • dig up roots in spring
  • shake off earth
  • carefully divide the roots with a sharp knife
  • Caution: Roots are extremely fine and should not be damaged

Furthermore, lady's mantle can be sown or likes to take the sowing into 'own hands'. The seeds must have survived a cold period. After that, they should not be covered at all or only thinly with soil (light germs). They will germinate in two to three weeks if the soil has been kept moist.

When and how must lady's mantle be cut?

In the fall, after flowering, cut the stems and leaves of the lady's mantle to just above the ground. New leaves then sprout, which survive the winter in mild climates.

To avoid self-seeding, you should not wait until the fruits have formed before pruning. It is also advisable to cut down the plant after the first flowering. The result is a second bloom in late summer.

tips and tricks

When planting, choose a location where the lady's mantle can spread unhindered. So you won't be upset if it happily sows itself.

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Herbs