Content
- Pick the perfect location for the iron hat in the garden
- A suitable soil is important
- Match the location to the needs of the plant species
- Tips
The iron hat likes to be as bright as possible
Pick the perfect location for the iron hat in the garden
The Iron Hat (Aconitum) has been growing in wet meadow locations since the last ice age in nature, on the edge of sparse alluvial forests and on some mountain slopes. This attractive summer flower needs relatively little care if the location is adapted to the needs of the plant.
Next article The ideal care for the iron hatA suitable soil is important
The soil substrate is a very important factor in the cultivation of the Eisenhut. It should meet the following criteria:
Optimal are usually clayey soils, also the location should be more sheltered from the wind.
Match the location to the needs of the plant species
Most varieties of the Eisenhuts prefer bright or partially shaded locations, but some also manage surprisingly well with full shade. Follow the instructions on the seed or on the pot in which you bought the seedlings. In sunny locations, the soil can be prevented from drying out with a mulch layer.
Tips
Many gardeners prefer to plant the monkshood in the middle of their flowerbeds. Thus, with its often considerable height, it can not only form the optical center between lower perennials, but it is less easily accidentally struck with its plant parts, which also have a toxic effect on contact.