The gentian bush (Lycianthes rantonnetii) is very popular despite the high maintenance requirements. In autumn, it needs special measures for overwintering so that it gets through the winter well and blooms vigorously again the following year. Gentian shrub not hardy A gentian bush, also called potato tree and potato flower, is sensitive to frost and therefore not hardy. If…
Anyone who has cultivated a smoke bush in the garden also has to deal with the right cut. There are a variety of options and times, which are explained in the following instructions. build-up cut The pruning is always necessary when the smoke tree ( Cotinus coggygria ) was not cultivated as a solitary plant with a lot…
Daphne is also called cellar neck and can be kept outdoors as well as in pots. The upright-growing, flowering ornamental shrub comes into its own in many locations. Uncomplicated choice of location Daphne is not picky about its location. In nature, the original plant grows in slightly shady and moist locations. However, the varieties bred for the trade are true…
If your summer lilac is drooping, there are a number of things that could be causing this problem. With the solutions listed here, you can get your Buddleja davidii back on track. Faulty planting The most common cause of a summer lilac that keeps showing drooping foliage is improper planting. Although the Buddleja davidii is not really…
The Weigela (Weigela) impresses with its blooms in white, red, pink, purple, yellow or mixed tones. The right location is crucial for the robust plant to thrive and bloom well. Lots of light The Weigela is a honeysuckle plant from East Asia. There are many different varieties of the plant, but they all have one thing in common: they…
The lilac (Syringa) inspires with its lush flowers. In order to be able to form these and grow healthily, it needs a location that meets its requirements. Free field and bucket farming The roots of the “common” lilac grow very deep and spread out in a ring. The plant needs enough space for this, which a bucket…
The lilac is popular in Central Europe mainly because of the lush flowering. If it does not bloom, there can be various reasons. With the right measures, it can be made to bloom again. heyday The Syringa Vulgaris is mainly found in German gardens. This flowers from May to June. If there are no flowers from May, it may…
Our gardens are valuable habitats for bees and birds. The shrubs mentioned below invite bees and birds to linger because they offer them delicious nectar, delicious fruit or a good hiding place. 8 shrubs for bees Bartblume – Caryopteris clandonensis The blue flowers of the bearded beard appear from late summer to October. They are true…
A flourishing and green variety in the garden all year round is offered when various ornamental shrubs are cultivated distributed in the various corners. The following article briefly presents representative early to late bloomers and evergreen or winter-blooming shrubs. early bloomers As early as spring, when the cold days come to an end, the early flowering…
The genus Syringa contains between twelve and 25 species originally from Asia and Europe. Gardeners and botanists have brought numerous cultivated forms onto the market over time, which combine the most beautiful characteristics of their parent plants. They shine in different shades and each strain has its own flowering time. Varieties Varieties of Syringa vulgaris are the…