Plant globe flower correctly
Ideally, plant the graceful perennial in spring from mid / late April in a sunny to partially shaded location. The soil around the should be fresh, moist to swampy and rich in nutrients Globe flower to welcome. Soak the potted root ball in water while you rake and weed the earth. After this preparation, the following steps continue:
- Dig several planting holes at a distance of 35 cm to provide enough space for the root ball
- Enrich the excavation with compost and horn shavings
- Plant the potted gold heads in the middle so that the soil reaches just below the lower pair of leaves
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Press down on the substrate with your hands, pour generously and spread a layer of mulch from leaves or grass clippings.
Care tips
The enchanting butter ball is threatened with extinction today because little consideration has been given to its needs. If you pay attention to the following care measures, the globe flower will remain loyal to you for many years:
- Keep the soil constantly moist
- Every 3-4 weeks from March until the end of flowering fertilize with compost and horn shavings
- Cut off wilted flower stalks promptly for continuous re-flowering
- Pruning close to the ground in autumn
So that the floral magical creature gets through the cold season in good health, cover the planting area with compost, leaves and coniferous twigs after the autumn pruning.
Which location is suitable?
Assign the globe flower a sunny to partially shaded location. Here it shines in competition with the sun when the soil is fresh, moist to swampy and rich in nutrients. The perennial thus functions as a richly blooming problem solver for wet soils, where other flowers can quickly fail. Along the course of the stream, on the pond bank and as part of an opulent Wet meadow is the Buttercup indispensable part of a functioning plant society.
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What soil does the plant need?
If you struggle in the garden with a damp to swampy-loamy location, the globe flower solves the problem with its lavish abundance of flowers. As long as the sun's rays pamper the flower for at least 4 hours a day, sensitive humid regions no longer remain ungreened. Conversely, the golden head does not want to be confronted with sandy, dry soil, even if the sun shines continuously there.
When is the flowering time?
The varied plant genus gives us flowers with different blooming times. Combined wisely, you can enjoy the floral splendor for many weeks. We have compiled the flowering times of popular species and varieties for you here:
- Earliest of All: flowering from April to May
- European globe flower: flowering from May to June
- Golden Queen: flowering from June to July
If you clean out withered flowers consistently, new flowers appear to show off their beauty.
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Cut globe flower correctly
Although the entire flowering period extends over 8 weeks and longer, the individual flowers only last a few days. Therefore, cut off all withered flower heads regularly so that the next buds can unfold unhindered. Do not be afraid to cut the most beautiful flower stems for the vase at home. The abundantly blooming shrub fills the gap in the blink of an eye. When the summer flower festival draws to a close, give the flower time to sow itself. In autumn, cut off the drawn-in plant parts close to the ground and spread a layer of leaves or compost over the root disc.
Water globe flower
The high water requirement of a globe flower results in regular watering requirements. Keep the soil and substrate constantly moist without prolonged drying phases. Experience has shown that watering is the order of the day during the summer flowering period. Brief waterlogging is tolerated, but should not become permanent.
Fertilize globe flower properly
An organic fertilization with compost and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) meets the demands of a globe flower excellently. From March to the end of the flowering period, apply the nutrients directly to the root disc every 3-4 weeks and then water extensively. In potted culture, the golden head is happy to accept a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every 14 days. Stop adding fertilizer by August at the latest, so that the perennial ripens before winter.
Overwinter
The European globe flower is completely hardy as a pure species. Since most of the more sensitive hybrids are cultivated in private ornamental gardens, proper wintering is important. Cut the perennial close to the ground before the first frost. Then spread a protective layer, which is often made of ripe compost. Alternatively, a layer of autumn leaves keeps the winter cold away, ideally fixed with brushwood or fir fronds.
Propagate globe flower
We recommend dividing the root ball for propagation. To do this, dig up the perennial in spring and cut the rhizome into two or more segments. As long as a section has at least 2 eyes, another globe flower sprouts from it at the new location. It is important to note that you do not set the rhizome pieces deeper into the earth than before.
Is globe flower poisonous?
The globe flower contains an alkaloid typical of the buttercup family, which, when consumed intentionally or unintentionally, causes slight symptoms of poisoning. Sensitive people have an allergic reaction to skin contact with the plant sap. Therefore, wear protective gloves for all planting and maintenance work. The perennial is poisonous for pets, while grazing cattle avoid it.
Globe flower does not bloom
When the globe flower does not bloom, it usually responds to an unsuitable location. Note the combination of ample sun hunger and moist to wet, nutrient-rich soil, which is unusual for common perennials. If one aspect is neglected, the butter ball refuses its bloom. In addition, seedling-propagated golden heads can take up to 3 years before they present the first flower.
Nice varieties
- Golden Queen: Royal flowers in bright orange, accentuated by finger-shaped leaves; Growth height 20-80 cm
- Lemon Supreme: Beautiful with golden yellow, bulging flowers and an elegant habit: stature height 50-60 cm
- Earliest of All: With its orange flowers, the variety trumps its conspecifics by weeks from April; Height of growth 60 cm
- Helios: The historical flower has been captivating with lemon-yellow, spherical flowers since 1907; Growth height 50-60 cm
- Alabaster: creamy white flower beauty that contrasts wonderfully with yellow globeflowers; Growth height 40-50 cm