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- The evergreen in the garden: tips for the care
- How often does the periwinkle have to be poured?
- When is the periwinkle planted best?
- When and how will the periwinkle be cut?
- Which diseases and pests can be dangerous to the periwinkle?
- Does the periwinkle have to be fertilized?
- How do you get the evergreens through the winter?
- Tips
The delicate evergreen needs very little care
The evergreen in the garden: tips for the care
In the case of periwinkles, there are basically two species of different species, the evergreen (Vinca minor) and the equally poisonous evergreen (Vinca major). Both variants are similar in their care needs, but have slightly different location preferences.
In the past, plant Vinca minor as an easy-care groundcoverHow often does the periwinkle have to be poured?
Very sandy soil can be enriched in your garden with some peat, so that the watering of the evergreen is largely unnecessary. Due to the shading of the soil and the frequently planted in the shade, watering the periwinkle is rarely necessary. Only depending on location and during long dry periods should be poured occasionally.
When is the periwinkle planted best?
The best time to transplant evergreens is spring. Then there is enough time to grow before the fall and a pruning, which stimulates a stronger branching.
When and how will the periwinkle be cut?
Basically you do not have to cut the evergreen as part of the care or rejuvenation necessarily. But you can cut it back from the top in spring if it gets too high for you. Leave enough branchings and shoot buds near the ground. Lateral outgrowths can also be removed at other times if the evergreen grows beyond its planned location.
Which diseases and pests can be dangerous to the periwinkle?
Basically, most evergreen varieties are very robust and are spurned by nudibranchs. However, a disease called Phoma stalk rot of the often used as a ground cover plant may well lead to the total loss of whole populations. Black discolored "nests" should be removed from the inventory and destroyed. Even prepared Spritzjauchen from onions and garlic to help against this fungus.
Does the periwinkle have to be fertilized?
Artificial fertilizer is usually not necessary for the nutrient supply of periwinkle. In rainy years, however, it can lead to a strong leaching of nutrients from the soil. Then around the periwinkle plants, for example, the following materials should be incorporated into the top soil layer:
How do you get the evergreens through the winter?
The subspecies of the Vinca minor are usually winter hardy even in colder situations than the large-leaved Vinca major. However, all periwinkle species in this country can usually be overwintered outdoors without major problems.
Tips
So that the periwinkle can get through the cold season well even in snowy winters, a cover with deciduous mulch or with a special fleece can be a good protection against bald frosts.