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- The perfect care for the Wollziest in the home garden
- What is the water requirement at Wollziest?
- When can the Wollziest be replanted as tolerated as possible?
- At what time and how is the Wollziest cut?
- Which diseases and pests threaten the health of the Wollziest?
- Should the Wollziest be fertilized in the garden?
- How does the Wollziest overwinter?
- Tips
Wollziest needs only a little water
The perfect care for the Wollziest in the home garden
The Wollziest (Stachys byzantina) is called due to the leaf shape and texture in the vernacular as a rabbit or dog ear, in England and the United States as Lamb's Ear. The plant, originally based on barren soil in Turkey and Iran, is relatively easy to cultivate in the garden.
Early article The Wollziest: different varieties with different characteristics Next article Cut the Wollziest correctlyWhat is the water requirement at Wollziest?
The eponymous factor in Wollziest is the woolly, fine hairiness of the leaves and flower stalks, with which the plant protects itself in full sun locations from excessive dehydration. Therefore, the Wollziest is well suited to cover dry hang gardens. It hardly ever needs to be cast, only in extreme drought can some water be given during periods of growth. Only when propagating through sowing you should take care not to allow the seeds to dry out too much during the germination phase.
When can the Wollziest be replanted as tolerated as possible?
In general, transplanting the Wollziests in spring and autumn is possible. Since the Wollziest is particularly strong in spring, the transplanting before the new release in the spring brings the best results.
At what time and how is the Wollziest cut?
The Wollziest can be cut for various reasons:
Which diseases and pests threaten the health of the Wollziest?
The Wollziest is generally rather insensitive to pests and diseases. As the non-toxic leaves are often eaten by rabbits, rabbits and other rodents, free-range domestic pets can damage the plants in the garden. Carefully awake or decayed specimens are usually either at a location that is not sunny or in awe-struck, or have to deal with rainy weather.
Should the Wollziest be fertilized in the garden?
Fertilization is not necessary in Wollziest, he thrives especially on poor soil very well. Heavy and loamy soils should be loosened up before planting and made permeable with a little sand or gravel.
How does the Wollziest overwinter?
The Wollziest is very hardy and can be hibernated easily in the tub on the terrace or in the garden. A cover or other winter protection you need at Wollziest not.
Tips
If you postpone the care cut after flowering and cut off the flower stalks in full splendor, you will get considerable material for the bonding of dry bouquets and autumn arrangements after drying.