- Spring flowers for the flowerpot
- Choice of pot and location
- Plant the flower pot/flower tub step by step
Planting a flower pot for the spring weeks is not difficult. However, there are a few points to keep in mind to ensure that the plants thrive. Also, you should not buy flowers indiscriminately, but think beforehand what the pot should look like.
Mini daffodils are better suited for the flower pot than their normal-sized sisters
Spring flowers for the flowerpot
Only certain, rather small flowers fit into the limited space of a flower pot. Some examples:
- small tulips
- mini daffodils
- hyacinths
- daisy
- primroses
This is just a small selection of early bloomers that do well in pots.
Choice of pot and location
Before planting, the pot should be selected with foresight. If only a small plant is to be planted, a medium-sized flower pot is sufficient. The more plants you want to use, the larger the flowerpot needs to be so that the flowers can spread well.
The location depends on the local conditions. If you only have one spot in the sun, choose your plants so that they can tolerate direct sun. Regular watering must also be ensured. Other plants should be chosen for a shady balcony, for example green plants or herbs.
Plant the flower pot/flower tub step by step
Gather all the necessary materials first. You need the right flower pot, expanded clay (€19.73) or gravel for the drainage, possibly a drainage felt, potting soil, of course the plants and, if you want, decorative elements.
- First cover the drainage hole in the flower pot with some expanded clay or gravel.
- A piece of drainage felt can be laid over this drainage so that the potting soil does not mix with the drainage layer.
- Now fill the flower pot or planter about two-thirds full with soil.
- Place one or more plants in the pot.
- Fill in soil around the plant.
- Press the soil down well, leaving about 2 cm space around the edge of the pot. That way you can cast better.
- For better growth you can spread a handful of horn shavings (32.93€) a natural long-term fertilizer.
- Water the plant well.
Now you can decorate your planted pot. There are no limits to personal taste here. White pebbles or colored bark mulch around the plant look pretty. Both have the additional advantage that moisture underneath does not evaporate as quickly, the soil does not dry out.