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- The best planting time for Dickmännchen or Ysander
- When is the best time to plant giant squirrels?
- The right soil quality is crucial!
- Care of the big man after planting
- Tips
Dickmännchen should not be planted in summer if possible
The best planting time for Dickmännchen or Ysander
Dickmännchen or Ysander (Pachysandra terminalis) is so popular as a ground cover, because the plant does little work and forms thick carpets after a short time. She also feels more comfortable in the shade than in the sun. When is the best planting time for the easy-care perennial?
When is the best time to plant giant squirrels?
Dickmännchen are planted either in spring or autumn. In the summer it is usually too warm and too dry, so you would have to water the perennials frequently until they are grown.
However, frequent watering increases the risk of waterlogging, which the big male does not tolerate at all.
Do not plant more than nine to twelve plants per square meter, so that there is room for about 30 centimeters between the individual big white ones. The perennials form many foothills, which provide a dense vegetation.
The right soil quality is crucial!
Pachysandra terminalis does not have high demands on the soil. The best are soils that are not too heavy and well drained, so that waterlogging can not even form.
Heavy clay soil should be treated with a drainage layer before planting.
Care of the big man after planting
Ysander, as Dickmännchen is often called, is basically very easy to care for. After planting, however, you must water the perennial regularly.
If the planting time is in spring, more frequent watering is necessary because the soil is too dry. In the fall, the soil contains enough residual moisture, so that the newly planted perennials find enough water.
Tips
The white flowers of Pachysandra terminalis are inconspicuous. The plant will bloom from April. However, it is primarily grown in the garden because of its decorative leaves.