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- Which location is suitable for the balloon flower?
- Determine the flower color through the location
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The blue balloon flower prefers sunny
Which location is suitable for the balloon flower?
The balloon flower is extremely decorative, but makes some demands on the location. If this is well chosen, then the care keeps in quite pleasant limits. You will be rewarded for your work with an unusual flower.
Previous article How To Plant Balloon Flowers - The Best Tricks And Tips Next article How to care for balloon flowers? - The best tips and tricksGive your balloon flower a few hours of sunshine a day. However, the more sun she gets, the higher her water requirement and thus the care effort, especially during the flowering period. Balloon flowers are a perfect match for daisies, sage and marigolds. They are also very suitable for the planting of terraces and balconies.
The hardy balloon flower is one of the few garden plants that tolerates calcareous soil. Make sure that it is permeable, so that no waterlogging occurs. By adding some sand to the garden soil you can promote the permeability. With organic fertilizer they enrich the soil with nutrients. Suitable for this is well rotted compost or horn shavings.
Determine the flower color through the location
The intensity and duration of the sunlight and thus the location of the balloon flower is crucial for the flower color. If you plant the Chinese bellflower in a different location, it may change its color slightly. These impressive flowers are available in different shades of blue that love the sun and in white or pink. These colors are better for the partial shade.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Blue balloon flowers love a sunny location, while white or pink plants easily change their color there.