Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

Should the mullein be watered in summer?

The mullein usually copes with severe drought without difficulty, as the Leaves of the plant, also known as woolly flowers, are protected from evaporation by a fine hair layer are.

Can you transplant the mullein?

In principle, transplanting only makes sense with biennial and perennial mullein, but this should only be done when choosing a more suitable one Location be considered. If you have to remove a mullein from a garden bed for design reasons, then you can use the Transplanting root cuttings for propagation and then regaining the mother plant as quickly as possible plant. Make sure not to let the roots dry out and water them in the new location.

When and how does the mullein cut?

After The mullein blossomed In midsummer, the seeds form in the capsules before the inflorescence, which can be up to two meters high, begins to wither. Should you use seeds for that

sowing If you want to win, you have to wait for the seeds to ripen, otherwise you can remove the rather unattractive inflorescences earlier. Leave the pairs of leaves close to the ground so that the perennial mullein can still collect energy for the next season in autumn.

Is the Mullein susceptible to pests and diseases?

Basically, the mullein is not particularly susceptible to diseases and pests. For young plants that have just been planted, snails can sometimes be a problem, as well you should move young plants grown in the house gradually to direct sunlight in the garden get used to.

Should the mullein be fertilized?

Basically, the mullein does not need particularly nutrient-rich soil. If you want to have a positive influence on the flower size, you can do one in the spring of the second year (when flowers usually form for the first time) Complete fertilizer Apply sparingly in the flowerbed.

How is the mullein hibernate?

Depending on the subspecies, mullein are annual, biennial or perennial. The biennial and perennial species can overwinter outdoors without any problems in most locations. For the varieties that only bloom in the second year of standing, the cold stimulus in winter is essential for the formation of the inflorescences.

Tips & Tricks

If a sunny location that is not prone to waterlogging is selected for the mullein, the plant usually develops without watering, Fertilize or other care measures their impressive flowers. Good drainage of the subsoil is important in heavy soils, as otherwise the mullein is prone to root rot.