How do they differ?

What types of sacrum are there?

The American saccharose (bot. Ceanothus americanus) is even said to have medicinal properties as a remedy for the spleen. In domestic use, however, it is more of an attractive ornamental plant. It grows in both southern Canada and the eastern United States. The hybrids were bred from the American and Mexican sackflower. What is more interesting, however, is the subdivision according to size or flower color.

Which flower colors are there?

The blue sacred flower (bot. Ceanthus x delianus "Glore de Versailles"). It was specially bred in France for the Central European climate and is a hybrid of the American and Mexican sackflower. With other varieties, however, the flower colors white, (dark) pink, various shades of blue and purple are also possible.

How and where do I plant a tall bag flower?

The sacrum does not tolerate cold wind and needs a lot of warmth. Therefore it stands ideally on a south wall. There is also a greater chance of surviving the winter, but in a rough area only with winter protection.

Where does a sacred flower that stays small feel at home?

In principle, a small sack flower has the same needs as a tall one, but it takes up much less space. So you can also cultivate a small variety in the tub for the terrace or balcony. This is how the sac flower after flowering and after it has taken place Cut back bring it comfortably to suitable winter quarters.

The low varieties of the sacrum are also well suited for a flowering hedge. However, here you should make sure that you have a hardy Buy variety. Otherwise, the hedge could be in a rough area freeze to deathif you do not attach winter protection.