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When do peonies bloom?

table of contentsDo peonies bloom in the first year?Staggered flowering times at a glanceNo bloom - what to doWrong planting depthUnsuitable locationFrost damageSoil fatigueDivision and transplantingPeonies bring us a lavish sea of ​​flowers in a unique blaze of colors. In order to perfectly integrate the romantic peonies into the design plan, the exact flowering time must be known. Since the multi-faceted family of plants presents us with perennials, shrubs and intersectional hybrids, we wan...

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Clematis in the bucket: worth knowing about care

table of contentsClematis in the bucketThe right vesselcareOverwinterWinter protectionWinter quartersCare in winterAs a colorful climbing plant, the clematis beautifies many house walls or pergolas. The largest flowers show the hybrid varieties, which are available in numerous colors. With a clever choice of strains, you can enjoy the flowering period for many months. Not every clematis is hardy. Many varieties can also be cultivated in pots and thus expand the area of ​​application of the “Q...

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Rose disease: yellow leaves with black spots

table of contentsRose disease: black starchDamage imageCourse of diseaseAffected rose varietiesPreventive measuresCountermeasuresHome remediesHorsetail (field horsetail)ComfreygarlicNettle manureIf rose petals get black spots with a yellow halo, it is usually an infestation with star soot. The fungus is extremely persistent and affects almost all types of roses. Therefore, you should take preventive measures to protect the plants from this rose disease. If the fungus has already infected the ...

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Dividing irises: properly rejuvenating the iris

table of contentsreasonstimeinstructionsPrepare the soilDig up irisesDivide plantsCut roots & leavesPlant partsfrequently asked QuestionsIrises spread through rhizomes in the ground. Over time, they form more and more offshoots, but they also become lazy to flower. That is why you should rejuvenate them regularly. Our instructions show you how to do this.In a nutshellIris balds with age and becomes lazy to flowerhowever, forms numerous offshootsDig up rhizomes every four to five yearsTape...

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Irises: 44 old and new iris varieties

table of contentsBearded Iris (Iris × barbata)High bearded iris (Iris x barbata elatior)Medium-high bearded iris (Iris x barbata media)Dwarf Irises (Iris pulima)Siberian iris (Iris sibirica)More popular typesfrequently asked QuestionsIrises, also known as irises, are one of the most popular garden perennials with their uncomplicated nature and beautiful flowers. There is an almost unmanageable number of types and varieties. We present 45 particularly attractive irises to you.In a nutshellspec...

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Cutting agapanthus: this is how it works

table of contentsTwo different typesCutting toolRemove what has fadedRemove leavesCut before winterfrequently asked QuestionsThe African Lily has become a popular container plant in the local latitudes. Therefore, the question of correct care, which also includes the cut, arises in particular. How to properly prune agapanthus.In a nutshellthere are both evergreen and deciduous varietiesCutting what has faded stimulates the growth of new flower stemsWhen propagating by seeds, do not cut the fl...

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3 methods of propagating phlox

table of contentsIncrease by divisionPropagation by cuttingsPropagate by seedsfrequently asked QuestionsPhlox is also known as the flame flower. The name is already an indication of the colorful and magnificent flower landscape that the perennial presents in the summer months. We will show you 3 methods of propagating phlox.In a nutshellsimplest multiplication: divisionharvested seeds if necessary not true to varietyAlways cut cuttings without flower budsalways water well afterwardsIncrease b...

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Ideal location for dahlias: 4 factors

table of contentsLush flowersYou love the sunWind and rain protectedWell-drained soilCulture in the bucketfrequently asked QuestionsDahlias are popular summer flowers. They should not be missing in any garden. Usually the culture is pretty simple. Howeverthe location of dahlias must be chosen correctly so that they bloom in full splendor.In a nutshelllove a sunny placeThe location should be protected from the windthrive in any normal garden soildo not tolerate waterloggingLush flowersDuring t...

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Prefer hollyhocks: sowing and care

table of contentsHollyhocksPrefer hollyhockssowingPrick outPlanting outHeydaycareDiseasesfrequently asked QuestionsHollyhocks are decorative, bee-friendly, hardy and easy to care for. You don't need more than a sunny spot. On the windowsill, you can prefer hollyhocks. The effort is rewarded with magical flowers.In a nutshellHollyhocks (Alcea) belong to the mallow family (Malvaceae)Plants are biennialPropagation takes place through seedsIt is possible to prefer hollyhocks on the windowsill or ...

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Iris does not bloom: what to do?

table of contentsFlowers of the irisWhy doesn't the iris bloom?Transplanting as the most important measureFurther measures and precautionfrequently asked QuestionsIrises adorn many gardens. The flowers have rather inconspicuous leaves, but their flowers are all the more beautiful. Annoying when these fail. But what to do if the iris doesn't bloom? We'll enlighten you.In a nutshellIris per se quite undemandingvarious reasons for the lack of flowersImprovement by changing the locationwith a lar...

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