Watering, fertilizing, repotting and more

Do you have to water the chickweed or does it tolerate drought?

Overall, the sandwort has a low water requirement. Once it has grown on, it can withstand dry periods extremely well. This is why it is so ideal for rock gardens and other drying facilities. It can make friends with calcareous irrigation water.

However, regular watering is recommended for good growth. Water less often, but thoroughly, so that the plant develops deep, fine roots. Make sure that there is no accumulating moisture. The sandwort does not tolerate this.

Does the sandwort need fertilizer?

Inevitably, sandweed does not need fertilizer outdoors. It copes well with poor soils. However, if you are hoping for abundant flowering that will last for a long time, you should compost this plant once a year - preferably in spring fertilize. If the sand herb in the pot is on the balcony, for example, it should be sparingly supplied with liquid fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks.

What is the role of pruning this plant?

This plant should be pruned when it has become too overgrown. Old, sick and weak shoots should also be removed. It is also advantageous if the withered flowers are cut off. Sometimes a re-bloom occurs as a result in autumn.

How is the sand weed divided and when?

The sharing goes as follows:

• every 2 to 3 years
• Reason: rejuvenation, reproduction
• shortly before budding in spring or autumn
• Dig up the plant
• cut off old, dead roots
• take away weak shoots
• Divide the root ball
• Plant sections at a new location
• Location: sunny, dry

Is it necessary to spend the winter?

Whether the sand herb in the rock garden, in the bed or on a slope or one embankment stands - it does not need to be overwintered. It's down to -20 ° C hardy. It should only be protected with brushwood, for example, in the case of late frost in spring.