Whether wild in natural gardens, as a ground cover in well-kept parks, for planting under trees, as a bed border or on the edge of a pond - spring is the best time to plant lady's mantle. But before you do that, you should be aware of the following aspects
How do you plant lady's mantle correctly?
In order to plant lady's mantle successfully, a sunny to semi-shady location should be chosen. The soil should be permeable, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, fresh to moist and preferably clayey or loamy. When planting, compost or manure can be used for enrichment. Plan a minimum distance of 20 cm between the plants.
Which location is suitable for the lady's mantle?
Lady's mantle is considered frugal and readily adapts to the given location conditions. It prefers to grow in a sunny to partially shaded location. But it can thrive even in light shade. It is important not to expose it to periods of drought or heat. Therefore, direct south-facing locations protected from the wind are not recommended.
What should the soil be like?
It is ideal if you enrich the soil with rotted compost or manure before planting. The floor should have the following characteristics so that Lady's Mantle can feel comfortable:
- permeable
- humos
- nutrient-rich
- fresh to moist environment
- preferably clayey or loamy (retains water well)
How can lady's mantle be propagated?
Lady's mantle can be easily propagated. The quickest way is to divide it in spring or summer. To do this, dig up the rhizome and divide it using a sharp knife.
But lady's mantle also likes to reproduce on its own. He scatters his seeds and they germinate the following spring. They are light germs that have to go through a period of frost. When sowing carefully, make sure to maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm between the individual plants.
When and how can the harvest take place?
If you want to use lady's mantle as an herb for tea, for example, you should harvest the leaves before they bloom. After the flowers have emerged, the lady's mantle is more suitable for vase cutting.
Which plant neighbors are recommended?
There are plants that require similar site conditions as lady's mantle. It is worth planting these in the vicinity of the lady's mantle. These include, among others, yarrow, cranesbill, gypsophila, forget-me-nots, lavender, begonias, bluebells and roses.
Tips & Tricks
After the lady's mantle has been planted, it should be given a lot of attention in the form of regular watering.
