Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

How often should the straw flower be watered?

All Subspecies of the everlasting flower usually prefer relatively dry soil and a location that is as sunny as possible. Nevertheless, in particular, should be very hot Locations as on the balcony during the summer months are regularly watered with only a little water, so that the plants never dry out completely, even in the pot or balcony box.

What should be considered when transplanting the straw flower?

Everlasting flowers can easily be cultivated in a pot or in one Cold frame be brought forward and separated later. They usually tolerate transplanting relatively easily. Soils that tend to waterlogging should first be loosened with a little sand. You can also use well-seasoned compost for a long-term supply of nutrients and thus also for a more abundant flowering of the Everlasting flower care for.

When and how is the straw flower cut?

Perennial Everlasting species are usually tapered in the spring. Cutting back the plants in autumn is less beneficial. Basically, everlasting flowers do not grow so fast that they have to be cut because of their size. You should only regularly pluck or cut off wilted or diseased parts of plants and flowers. The cut of the flowers for that dry should be done when the flower heads are not yet open.

Which pests attack the straw flower?

The straw flower is rarely attacked by pests, any aphid colonies can be fought with the appropriate beneficial insects or washed off with a sharp water jet.

What diseases affect the straw flower and what can be done about it?

Occasionally, in front of everlasting flowers, the wrong one occurs mildew on. This can be combated with commercially available means or affected parts of the plant can simply be cut out as early as possible.

What should the straw flower be fertilized with?

While annual everlasting flowers should only be fertilized when planting perennial everlasting species be fertilized about every two to three months. Specimens in the pot can easily be supplied with a little liquid fertilizer every two weeks

Can the strawflower be overwintered?

The different types of strawflower have different life cycles (depending on the type, location and climate):

• annual
• biennial
• perennial

The annual species of the everlasting flower can sometimes be cultivated for several years if they are protected in a pot overwintered will.