Location and soil
A warm and sunny one Location is best for the liver balm. Only with sufficient light (at least five hours a day) will bloom as profusely and persistently as you want it to be.
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The soil may like to be slightly damp, but should not tend to waterlogging. That is why permeability is important. In good time before the first frost, the liver balm should be moved to suitable winter quarters if you want to overwinter it.
Water and fertilize
Pour your liver balm thoroughly, but also not too much. Ideally, do not let the soil dry out or "drown". Waterlogging can quickly cause the roots of your liver balm to rot. Every two to three weeks you add a little liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water.
The liver balm as a cut flower
Especially the bigger ones Varieties of liver balm are very suitable as cut flowers. The blue, pink, white or purple flowers show up into October or even November, depending on the weather. By cutting, you also stimulate the plant to re-bud.
Diseases and pests
In addition to the root rot, which occurs due to too moist soil or too much watering, the liver balm also occasionally becomes infected with pests. Here are above all Spider mites and aphids, but also leaf lice and whiteflies. With good care and in the right location, however, this is rarely to be expected.
The essentials in brief:
- sunny and warm location
- fresh, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil
- pour thoroughly
- fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks
- good cut flower, especially taller growing varieties
- for planting pots and Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) suitable
- not hardy
- Wintering is possible, but new purchases are usually cheaper
Tips
Since the liver balm to the poisonous Having heard of ornamental plants, consider planting it in a garden where children will play.
