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Care tips

The robust constitution of a phacelia requires little maintenance. If the weather is within normal parameters, she is content Bee pasture with the natural rainfall. If, on the other hand, the summer comes with long-lasting drought, the summer flower receives enough water in the morning or evening hours. In potted culture, this can be the case every 1-2 days in a sunny location, as the substrate dries out quickly due to the exposed location. As a rule, no fertilization is required in the bed, although one or the other portion of compost proves advantageous for a lush abundance of flowers. In the planter fertilize From May until the end of the flowering period, apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks. At temperatures below - 8 degrees Celsius, the plant freezes off. Leave the stems and leaves on the ground as natural winter protection and then rake them into the ground in spring as an efficient soil conditioner.

Which location is suitable?

In the sunny to partially shaded location, the bee pasture thrives in almost every earth, as long as there is no waterlogging dominated there. If you struggle with fallow beds or gaps in the kitchen garden, transform Phacelia these layers in a blue-violet sea of ​​flowers.

What soil does the plant need?

Büschelschön do not make any significant demands on the nature of the soil. The pH value is just as secondary for the summer flowers as the nutrient content. The bee pasture is beneficial even in the acidic sandy soil Green manure and prepares the soil for more demanding crops. Phacelia does not thrive only in waterlogged earth. For cultivation in the bucket, we recommend a commercially available one Potting soilthat is enriched with a little sand.

When is the flowering time?

The main flowering season extends from June to September, with the individual flower gradually opening its individual flowers over a period of 3 to 4 weeks and then withering. Seeds placed in April will be in the limelight from June onwards with a blue bloom. During the summer, freshly sown seeds quickly transform into blooming bees' pasture within 4 weeks. Even phacelia seeds planted in August will bloom in the same year.
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Cut phacelia properly

The task assigned to a bee pasture defines the time and execution of the cut. We have put together for you all the occasions when phacelia are cut:

• As green manure: Cut or mow close to the ground, shortly before the beginning of the flowering period
• As a vase decoration: cut the most beautiful stems when the first single flowers open
• As a bee pasture: After the first frost, cut off the withered shoots and rake them into the ground

Since the cluster flower is not closely related to any classic crop, it is ideal for inter-sowing. In this case, integrate the phacelia into the Crop rotation and cut off at the appropriate time to incorporate the withered parts of the plant into the soil.

Pour Phacelia

The robust bee pasture is satisfied with the natural rainfall. Only water the summer flowers early in the morning or in the evening if the drought persists. Cultivated in a pot or Flower box,(€ 149.00 at Amazon *) the earth dries up faster. Check here every few days with a thumb test whether the substrate has dried, so that you can water if necessary.

Fertilize Phacelia properly

If the bee pasture thrives in normal garden soil, there is no need to add fertilizer. On the contrary, the summer flower acts as a green manure by enriching the soil with nitrogen. In the narrowly limited substrate volume of pots and balcony boxes, the nutrient stocks are of course quickly used up. If deficiency symptoms appear here, such as dull colors and sagging leaves, apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.

Propagate Phacelia

Looking at the foolproof sowing, alternative methods of propagation are not relevant for the bee pasture. Once the flower thrives in the garden, it will sow itself diligently anyway. In this case, leave the withered stems in the bed until winter. The next spring, the offspring sprout in large numbers as if by magic.

Phacelia in the pot

In the pot, the rustic bee pasture sets decorative accents in the natural and farm garden. Fill the jar with a mix of potting soil and sand to sow the seeds directly. Since these are dark germs, sieve the seeds with substrate 1-2 cm thick and carefully water them. In a sunny to partially shaded location, germination takes place within 1-2 weeks at 12-18 degrees Celsius. Your Phacelia will be in full bloom after just 4-5 weeks. Keep the substrate slightly moist at all times. Every 3-4 weeks the swarmed bee friend is happy about a dose of organic liquid fertilizer.

Is Phacelia Poisonous?

Although the bee pasture serves as green feed and provides delicious nectar, the flower is still not free from health concerns. The phacelioids contained in the plant parts can trigger contact allergies. We therefore recommend wearing protective gloves for all planting and maintenance work.

How do you sow Phacelia?

From April to August the time window is open for the sowing of bee pasture. Prepare the well-drained garden soil finely crumbly in the sunny to partially shaded location. Ideally, mix the very fine seeds with some sand for even distribution and spread them in a broad cast. A dosage of 2 grams per square meter has proven itself in practice. Since these are dark germs, rake the seeds 1-2 cm deep into the soil. Finally, pour the seedbed with a fine shower head and stretch a close-meshed insect net over it to protect against pecking birds and voracious pests. At temperatures between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius, germination takes 7 to 14 days.
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Nice varieties

• Blue Bonnet: Very beautiful bee pasture with deep blue flowers, which is also ideal as a vase decoration
• Tansy phacelia: The variety functions from a decorative green manure plant with lavender-colored flower clusters; 70 cm
• Summertime Blues: Pretty two-tone Phacelia, the white flowers of which are adorned with a blue border; 40-60 cm