So it thrives splendidly

Should I water the switchgrass regularly?

The need for watering decreases with age. Please water a freshly planted switchgrass regularly as soon as the surface of the earth has dried. Do this for the first two years. A well-established Panicum virgatum should be thoroughly watered once or twice a week during summer drought. Otherwise, the ornamental grass is content with the normal amount of rain.

Does the ornamental grass require fertilizer?

The more nutritious the soil, the more splendid the play of colors in a switchgrass. Fertilize So keep the ornamental grass every 4 weeks from March to September with compost or liquid fertilizer. Rake compost, Horn shavings,(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) Lightly pour bark humus or guano granulate into the root disc and pour in again. Simply add the liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water in the bucket.

When and how is switchgrass cut?

The dead stalks protect the heart of the plant from moisture and cold in winter. In addition, the switchgrass serves as a safe shelter for numerous beneficial insects Hibernation. How to cut the ornamental grass correctly:

• In March, cut the switchgrass back to a hand's breadth above the ground
• To do this, grasp the stalks in clusters and cut them off

Please make sure that no budding can be seen yet. If you cut into the fresh blades of grass, the appearance will be spoiled for the rest of the year because the cuts turn brown.

Does winter protection make sense?

The switchgrass is hardy to - 28 degrees Celsius. Permanent wetness in the eyrie, on the other hand, causes root rot. Therefore, do not cut back the dead stalks in autumn, as they protect the plant heart. No further precautions need to be taken in the bed. Place the bucket on a wooden block and cover the container with jute tape, fleece or bubble wrap.