The needs of the everlasting flower
Everlasting flowers are used by nature to get by with very little water. Therefore, this plant does very well on comparatively dry soils. In addition, the everlasting flower can cover relatively barren soils with an abundance of flowers. However, the plants should receive enough sunlight and warmth so that they can develop healthily. As most Types of everlasting flower usually relative sensitive to frost are, they should only be planted in the open after the ice saints.
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Select the right location for the straw flower
You can also use the straw flower to plant places in the garden that are very hot, sunny and dry. For example, everlasting flowers are suitable for:
- dry, south-facing slopes
- Pots on the terrace
- Window boxes
If necessary, the plant substrate should be mixed with a little sand so that the roots of the straw flower do not become waterlogged. Since everlasting flowers in the balcony box are more exposed to the sun and dry wind, you should water immortal flowers on the balcony a little more regularly than in the garden bed.
Tips
Since the flowers of the everlasting flowers are still very appealing even when dried, they are popular elements in dry bouquets. To do this, the flowers of the everlasting flower are cut off before they bloom and placed upside down in a dark place hung up to dry.