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- Can I plant my stinging nettle in the garden?
- When do I plant the stinging nettle in the garden?
- Where do I plant the stinging nettle in my garden?
- The stinging nettle on the balcony
- The most important planting tips for the stinging nettle:
- Tips
The colorful nettle is a colorful plant for the garden
Can I plant my stinging nettle in the garden?
The stinging nettle impresses less through flowers than through its extremely decorative foliage, which shines in different colors depending on the species. Mostly it is kept as a houseplant, but it is also suitable for the summerly planting of the garden.
With a size of about 30 - 80 cm and a large variety of colors, it can be combined well with other bedding plants. In principle, the stinging nettle is perennial, but some hybrids are offered as annual plants. If you are not sure whether to bring your stinging nettle well over the winter, then pull new plants from cuttings in good time.
When do I plant the stinging nettle in the garden?
Since the stinging nettle is very cold-sensitive, it should be planted in the garden at the earliest at the end of May after the icy saints, even if the temperatures do not fall below 15 ° C at night. If you live in a very cool area, you may prefer to plant your stinging nettle in a bucket. So you have the opportunity at any time to place your plant in a warm place if necessary or to bring it into the house overnight.
Where do I plant the stinging nettle in my garden?
The stinging nettle loves the warmth and the light. Your location should be bright and warm. Avoid places in the blazing midday sun, where the foliage of the colorful nettle burns too easily. The soil should be permeable and nutritious for this plant, you may like to help here with some compost or fertilizer. The warmer the stinging nettle is, the more it can be watered.
The stinging nettle on the balcony
For the planting of window boxes, the stinging nettle is also well suited. With its colored foliage, it can be perfectly combined with other plants. But also differently colored colored nettles planted together give a harmonious or colorful picture, depending on the composition.
The most important planting tips for the stinging nettle:
Tips
If you would like to successfully overwinter your stinging nettle, bring the plant to your winter quarters in good time before the temperature drops permanently below 15 ° C.