Carnation root ∗ The 10 best care and planting tips (Geum)

Plant clove root properly

Geum grown in a container can be planted in the bed between April and August, as long as there is no sweltering heat or desert drought. After the soil has been thoroughly weeded and raked in the sunny to partially shaded location, create small planting pits at a distance of 20 to 40 cm. Mix one third of the excavated compost and mature Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) under before the potty Clove root plant in it. Water abundantly and regularly on the day of planting and the following period so that the perennial takes root well. Waterlogging is to be avoided at all costs. A mulch layer of leaves, grass clippings or bark mulch keeps the soil moist and warm for longer.

Care tips

Carnation root is the ideal anti-stress perennial for the hobby gardener with a tight time capacity. The following maintenance program is happy to accept a Geum, but it does not hold it against you if one or the other measure fails:

• Water Geum regularly if there is not enough rain
• Summer pruning down to the leaf rosette, if a re-flowering is desired
• Organic fertilize before the beginning of the flowering period and after the re-cut
• In the first two years and in the bucket, light winter protection makes sense

The evergreen or evergreen foliage adorns the garden during the cold season and serves as a retreat for insects. The pruning close to the ground therefore only takes place shortly before the new shoots, not without first examining the perennial for animal winter guests.
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Which location is suitable?

The multi-faceted Geum genre offers a pleasing flexibility in terms of the choice of location. For full sun to sunny locations, for example, the frugal mountain carnation (Geum montanum) or the Chilean carnation (Geum chiloense) are excellent. If it is necessary to green a partially shaded location with Geum, the red carnation root (Geum coccineum) or one of the countless hybrids is there. Only in shady locations does the spring shrub go limp.

What soil does the plant need?

The widely diversified Geum genus has suitable species and varieties for almost every type of soil. We have put together a small selection for you from more than 50 species and several hundred varieties:

• Brook clove root (Geum rivale): For damp pond edges without waterlogging
• Mountain avens (Geum montanum): For sunny locations with sandy, dry, permeable soil
• Creeping clove root (Geum reptans): The ideal ground cover for fresh, moist, nutrient-rich, lime-poor soil
• Red Carnation Root (Geum coccineum): Thrives in every good one Garden soil and tolerates short-term drought

When is the flowering time?

The avens opens its long blooming season with distinctive bell blossoms from April onwards. While the spring sun sweeps over the flowers, the bells unfold into splendid bowls in rich yellow and orange tones through to bright red and white. Since the majority of Geum species and varieties are able to reassemble, the flowering period extends into August after pruning.

Cut clove root properly

After the first flowering pass, cut the carnation root down to the upper stem leaves. With a little luck, a portion of compost and nice summer weather, the perennial will bloom again. With the most beautiful flower stalks you create magnificent bouquets. Cut off the shoots that have just bloomed for a long shelf life. The perennial continues its decorative work with its evergreen foliage during the cold season, only to be cut off near the ground in January / February.

Pour clove root

The water balance is adapted to the cultivated carnation root species or variety. The brook avens, for example, requires frequent watering, while the Chilean avens can cope with short-term drought. The rule of thumb for all Geum is that the root ball should not dry out at any time, because the perennial can hardly recover from this stress.

Fertilize clove root properly

In the wild, the clove root is a pioneer plant, which suggests a low nutritional requirement. Nonetheless, one serving promotes maturity Compost soil with Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) shortly before the beginning of the flowering period, vitality and abundance in equal measure. Ideally, repeat this care after the summer re-pruning for a rich re-flowering.

Overwinter

Botanists attribute the avens to the hardiness zones Z 5 and Z 6, so that the perennial is considered completely winter-proof. Nevertheless, we recommend a mulch layer of leaves and brushwood in the first two years of standing, as the frost resistance builds up only gradually. When cultivated in pots and balcony boxes, precautions against freezing frost are indispensable so that the root ball does not freeze through. To do this, place the vessel on cold-insulating material and cover it with foil, jute or Garden fleece.

Propagate clove root

The avens offers hobby gardeners two uncomplicated methods of propagation. The division of the root ball in early spring also serves to rejuvenate the perennial, as it becomes bald from the center after 3-5 years. There is also the possibility of sowingwhich, with a little luck, will give you a blooming Geum in the first year. The most important work steps at a glance:

• Direct sowing between April and August
• Prepare the soil finely crumbly to sow the seeds
• Sieve thinly with sand or vermiculite and moisten with a fine effervescence
• At 18 to 20 degrees Celsius and regular watering, germination takes 20 to 30 days
• Prick out after 4 to 6 weeks at a distance of 30 x 30 cm

If the seedlings are pricked once about 4 weeks after pricking, this measure contributes to a bushy, lush, branched growth.

How do I transplant properly?

After 3 to 5 years the avens tends to shed from the inside. You can effectively prevent this shortcoming with targeted transplanting. This is how the plan works:

• Dig up the perennial in spring or autumn
• Shake off the old earth and place on a stable surface
• Divide with a knife to cut out the aging root areas

Plant each segment that has at least 2 shoots in the new location. If you want the pretty flowers to continue to appear in their previous location, enrich the soil with compost, horn shavings and a handful of sand.

Is clove root poisonous?

Instead of toxic ingredients, healing eugenol and other ingredients flow through the classic clove root. Even in ancient times, the rhizome of the wild species was used to give wine and beer more flavor. Hildegard von Bingen and the curative pastor Künzel swore by the healing powers of the real carnation root. The plant has a reputation for strengthening the heart, antispasmodic, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Nice varieties

• Prinses Juliana: Geum chiloense with a fantastic long-distance effect thanks to the orange blossoms; Growth height 20-60 cm
• Ruby: The variety captivates with deep red flowers that no observer can escape; Growth height 40-60 cm
• Diana: Kleine Geum, who draws enchanting garden pictures with bright yellow flowers; Growth height 20-30 cm
• Lionel Cox: Beautiful brook avens for the pond edge with a cream-colored flower; Growth height 20-30 cm
• Three-flowered carnation root: Magnificent counterpart to the Bach Geum with red bell flowers in the rock garden; Growth height 10-30 cm