Tips on variety, plants & care

Choice of varieties

Anyone who thinks that rosemary is the same as rosemary will do so large number of different types be very amazed. In principle, any type of rosemary can be grown on the balcony, but there are a few specialties with special growth forms or an outstanding aroma. Some creeping varieties such as Boule or the hanging rosemary are very suitable for planting Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) or hanging baskets, provided the planters have a good drainage point. The long tendrils of creeping rosemary will grow out of the box and hang down decoratively. If, on the other hand, you need a little variety in terms of flower color, then plant white flowering rosemary or the delicate pink flowering variety Majorcan Pink. Pine rosemary, which is quite sensitive to the cold, is one of the varieties with the most beautiful aroma.

Good neighbors - bad neighbors

As in any other garden, they also get along on the balcony

not all plants with each other. This also applies to the rosemary, which feels most comfortable among its kind. Group Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and lavender together, but without the shrubs taking away light from each other. In addition, rosemary also goes well with leeks (e. B. Ornamental onion or chives) very well.

Planting and caring for rosemary

A balcony facing south or south-west is ideal for growing rosemary. The Mediterranean plant needs a lot of sun, but can also be in light if necessary Penumbra stand. If, on the other hand, you have a north or west-facing balcony, you would prefer to use herbs that are less sun-hungry. Choose if possible Clay pots for a planting the end. These not only fit better with the Mediterranean ambience, but also allow excess water to escape more easily. A lean and loose substrate mixture of sand goes into the pot, Potting soil, some lime and Expanded clay.(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) Make sure that there is good drainage, because the rosemary does not like waterlogging at all. Rosemary only needs moderately watering and also rarely fertilizing - especially if you have yours Repot plants regularly, fertilization is basically superfluous.

Tips & Tricks

Do you want your rosemary outside hibernate on the balcony, wrap the pot with warming protective film and put a hood over the plant.

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