Which location should it be?
Its natural occurrence are heather areas, dry meadows and areas on the edge of the wood. As a result, the Location be sunny to partially shaded. A warm and sheltered location is ideal. A shady place should not be an option.
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Which substrate suits the growth?
The substrate at its roots should also evoke feelings of home. Before starting to plant, the soil should always be loosened. Then the following traits are crucial for good growth, health and abundant flowering:
- well permeable
- moderately nutritious
- humus
- calcareous
- like rocky
- dry environment
When and how is diptame planted?
Autumn is a good time to plant. An alternative is early spring. Don't worry: the Diptam is well hardy and can withstand frost. It can be planted directly in the bed or grown in a pot.
The planting distance should be at least 50 cm. Pour a portion of compost into the planting hole to give the diptame a jump start. After planting, the soil should first be kept moist. Attention: Snails are happy to nibble diptame!
Which plants does Diptame cut a good figure next to?
Due to its tall and straight growth and its multitude of beautiful flowers, the Diptame is perfect as a solitaire. But it also cuts a fine figure alongside other plants. These include, among others:
- rosemary
- thyme
- sage
- Irises
- Ornamental grasses
- Thistles
- Germander
How is the sowing done?
the sowing from the easy-careDiptame turns out to be difficult. The main reason is that this is a cold germ.
The seeds to be sown in autumn need a cool period with temperatures between 0 and 4 ° C for at least 2 weeks. You can help by storing the seeds in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Tips
When dealing with the diptame, it should be remembered that all of its parts are poisonous!
