Within a few months, the elf flower becomes a carpet that covers the ground with evergreen to evergreen leaves, depending on the variety. The reddish shoots alone and, to top it off, the colorful autumn leaves have a magical effect. But which location is crucial?
The elf flower prefers shady locations
Never plant in full sun
The elf flower grows best in a semi-shady to shady location. Words like arid and full sun sooner or later mean their death sentence. Therefore, it should never be planted in full sun. On the other hand, locations under other shrubs such as trees and shrubs are well suited.
Furthermore, the weakly poisonous elf flower places value on a soil that is beneficial to it:
- well drained
- high nutrient content
- humid environment
- medium to high humus content
- likes to have a lot of clay
- fertilize regularly with leaf compost or peat
tips
Since the elf flower does not tolerate wind well, it should be placed in a sheltered place.