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Kapkörbchen bloom twice a year
Flowering: When do little baskets spark fireworks?
If there is a thunderstorm or a strong summer rain, the non-toxic capsules often feel inclined to shoot up their flowers. They want to use the power of the rain and are therefore also used as a means for weather forecasts. But when exactly is the heyday?
From early summer to autumn
Kapkörbchen bloom depending on the variety in early June. Towards the end of June / July there is a break for several weeks. After that the flowering starts, which can last until autumn. This is how the flowers look:
To extend the flowering period, you should cut off the withered flowers. In autumn, the flowers are also removed to prepare the Kapkörbchen for hibernation.
Tips
The flowers of the Kapmargerite are well suited for the vase cut and look together, for example, together with lupins and larkspur in the bouquet summarized impressive.