There is a lot going on with perennials in spring. There are typical questions that hobby gardeners ask themselves in relation to the flowering beauties at this time of year - such as whether perennials should be planted in spring and what about cutting. We have the answers!

Perennials that are not hardy, such as gladioli and lilies, are not planted until spring

Plant perennials in spring - makes sense?

It is true that you should plant most perennials in autumn; Depending on the type of perennial, however, it often makes (more) sense to plant in the spring.

It is best to plant frost-sensitive perennials in spring to give them an advantageous start. These include, for example, certain types of lilies.

Attention: In spring there are sometimes long periods of drought. Then it is particularly important to water the freshly planted perennials sufficiently.

Note: Perennials should also tend to be transplanted in spring - between the end of March and the beginning of May.

Cut perennials in spring - advisable?

Yes, spring pruning is suitable for most perennials. You only have to cut plants that sprout extremely early in the fall.

Here is an overview of the reasons why spring pruning is preferable for almost all other perennials:

  • Protect perennials from frost
  • no bare beds in winter
  • attractive fruit and seed stands
  • Birds and beneficial insects are happy

Note: Don't forget to remove diseased parts of the plant in autumn. Otherwise your perennials are in danger of becoming ill.

In the spring you also have to remove the plant remains (i.e. dry inflorescences, leaves and stems), which served as protection for the perennials in winter and fed birds.

Caring for perennials in spring - how?

You have even more to do with your perennials in spring. For example, it is very important to fertilize the plants at this time of year. Work compost or slow-release fertilizer into the soil around the perennials.

Note: Of course, you must first remove the winter cover if you are using one. Do this by mid-March at the latest so that your perennials can breathe freely again in good time.

Important: In the spring, check the perennials that you planted last fall. Are they frozen? Then you have to push the plants back into the ground firmly - with both hands, but carefully!

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