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- The perfect location for the magnificent candle in the garden
- Substrate, sunlight and overwintering
- Tips
The magnificent candle likes to stand in the sun
The perfect location for the magnificent candle in the garden
The magnificent candle (Gaura lindheimeri) is sometimes referred to as prairie candle, as their natural region of origin lies in the vast landscapes of the border area between the USA and Mexico. When choosing the location in the garden, the natural needs of the horstbildenden perennials should be considered.
Next article The optimal care for the magnificent candle in the gardenSubstrate, sunlight and overwintering
The magnificent candle is often referred to as hardy, but in fact it is only in very mild situations with winter protection outdoors to overwinter. More promising is usually a culture in the bucket and a winter in a bright, frost-free room. The magnificent candle grows in a sunny spot, even with little care extremely lush and rich in flowers. The location should fulfill the following factors:
Tips
The magnificent candle thrives in protected, warm locations next to a south-facing house wall very well. After flowering, pruning should be done just above the soil in autumn to promote the formation of hibernation buds.