This is how the blue lobelia thrives

Sow faithfully to men

Since Männertreu is very sensitive to frost and a warm germer, it is best to sow it in pots or in a heated greenhouse. The ideal germination temperature is 16-18 ° C, below 15 ° C the seeds do not germinate at all.

Faithful to men is also one of the light germs. Cover the Seeds therefore only use very little soil or do without it at all and press the seeds only lightly. They need a consistently high level of humidity during the germination period. The first plants can be seen after about one to two weeks.

Planting faithfully to men

After the ice saints in May, you can take the blue lobelia in the garden plants. On warm days, the young plants are allowed to go onto the balcony beforehand. However, they should better spend the night in a warm place. Give the man loyal to a warm sunny place, he will thank you with a lush bloom.

Faithful to men on the balcony

Männertreu cuts a fine figure not only in the rock garden or on the edge of the bed, but also on the balcony. However, this should already be on the sunny side of the house, because Männertreu loves the warmth.

Pour and fertilize correctly, true to men

Faithful to men requires a relatively large amount of water, especially during the flowering period. It should be watered once a day, more often on warm days. However, it is essential to avoid waterlogging. Add some liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water about twice a month. The need for nutrients is particularly high during flowering.

Faithful to men in winter

Faithful to men is not frost hardy. Although it can overwinter in a cold greenhouse, it is usually only cultivated as an annual. That is, after flowering, the male faithful is disposed of and re-sown the next year. It's a lot easier than that wintering.

The most important care tips:

• water daily
• water twice a day during flowering
• fertilize about every two weeks
• protect from cold wind

Tips & Tricks

During the flowering period, water your man faithfully twice a day.