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- The perfect care for a magnificent flowering of the steppe candle
- How often does the steppe candle have to be cast?
- When can the steppe candle be transplanted?
- When and how is the steppe candle cut?
- Which diseases or pests can be the fate of the steppe candle?
- How should the steppe candle be fertilized?
- How is the steppe candle overwintered?
- Tips
The steppe candle is an easy-care, beautiful perennial for the garden
The perfect care for a magnificent flowering of the steppe candle
For steppe candles (Eremurus) or even Cleopatra needles in the garden, it may happen that the hoped for flowering is not possible or is completely absent. Therefore, the plant genus Eremurus, which is not particularly demanding in itself, should be offered the best possible location and care conditions.
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In the spring and during flowering, the steppe candle should be moderately cast, in extended dry periods, the soil should not dry too deep.
When can the steppe candle be transplanted?
The best time to transplant or multiply the steppe candle is in early autumn, when the rhizomes are in a kind of dormancy. Transplanting in the spring may cause the steppe flower to flower again only a year later.
When and how is the steppe candle cut?
The steppe candle grows new every year from the rhizome and does not need to be cut u. The leaves and flowers should only be cut off when they are completely withered.
Which diseases or pests can be the fate of the steppe candle?
The steppe candle is generally not really affected by disease, but the following pests in the garden can be a problem:
While the snails "nibble" only on the leaves, the voles and grubs below the surface of the earth can cause great damage to the roots. If you notice any signs of feeding when transplanting in autumn, you should take long-term countermeasures.
How should the steppe candle be fertilized?
In spring, a long-term fertilizer or compost should be administered so that the steppe candle has enough energy for the formation of large flowers. After the flowering period fertilization should be stopped, so that the plants can prepare accordingly for the winter.
How is the steppe candle overwintered?
Directly in the perennial border, the plant is usually winter hardy even in situations with very cold winters. On the other hand, wintering in the planter may require winter protection, since the wintering organ (rhizome) is more exposed to the winter cold. A cover of the soil with a fleece or spruce has proven to be practical in so far as at the same time too early expulsion of the lancet-shaped leaves from the late frosts in the spring is prevented.
Tips
Make sure that even in winter, no waterlogging leads to root rot in the steppe candles. To prevent this the planting hole should be provided with some sand or gravel as a drainage layer.