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- St. John's wort in the garden: species, location, care
- Which species are suitable for gardening?
- Areas of application in the garden: rockeries, pond edges and more
- Find a suitable location
- Admire or harvest for flowering
- Care claim: Watering, fertilizing and cutting - unnecessary
- Tips
The healing St. John's wort is a brilliant addition to any garden bed
St. John's wort in the garden: species, location, care
The St. John's wort is grown in Germany on many large arable land. It is intended for the production of medicines and teas. St. John's wort can play a role not only in the commercial area. You can also plant it in your garden!
Which species are suitable for gardening?
Depending on the purpose you are pursuing, you should choose the type. Thus, the St. John's wort is most suitable for healing purposes. The carpet St. John's wort, however, is THE choice when it comes to the greening of slopes and slopes.
The St. John's wort is perfect for arrangements and bouquets. Lemon St. John's wort is suitable for tea due to its citrus-like fragrance and aroma. The evergreen St. John's wort should be considered if you need a year-round green plant, for example, for roadsides.
Areas of application in the garden: rockeries, pond edges and more
Depending on the species you can use St. John's wort in the garden:
Find a suitable location
Each species needs a sunny to partially shaded location in the garden. Ideal are warm and rather dry layers suitable. The soil there should be well loosened before planting. You are welcome to mix in some gravel or sand.
Admire or harvest for flowering
When St. John's wort blossoms (end of June to August) you can either just enjoy it in its bright yellow color or you can harvest it. For the harvest, the flowers and leaves are significant.Cut off the flowers or the whole herb and hang it to dry in bunches in a shady and airy place.
Care claim: Watering, fertilizing and cutting - unnecessary
With this plant in the garden you have no extra work. It grows easily without requiring regular care. It is enough if you pour the herb during dry seasons and cut it down in autumn.
Tips
The variety 'Hidcote' is a special 'Schmackerl'. With its abundance of flowers and the color and size of the flowers, it has a splendid effect and convinces with its long flowering time!