Whether in a pot on the terrace, in a balcony box or outdoors in natural gardens and cottage gardens - there are many areas where lady's mantle can find a home. But he doesn't feel like he's in good hands everywhere. What location requirements does it have?
What location requirements does the lady's mantle have?
The lady's mantle prefers a location with sunny to partially shaded conditions, permanently fresh to moist soil, high humus content, medium to high nutrient content, acidic to alkaline pH, moderate lime content and good drainage as well as a loose structure.
The location – a wide range
The origin of the lady's mantle lies in southeastern Europe and western Asia. As a result, he wants a location that mimics the conditions there. But don't worry: the requirements are easy to meet. Lady's mantle is extremely adaptable and can cope with sunny, partially shaded and shady locations.
Since lady's mantle cannot tolerate heat or drought, you should avoid planting in direct southern positions and in a completely protected place. On the other hand, it can make friends well with neighbors such as roses, lavender, begonias and bluebells
Substrate requirements
The leaves of lady's mantle are large and evaporate a lot of water. For this reason, the plant needs a permanently fresh to moist environment in the soil. Ideal locations are therefore, for example, on the edge of streams and rivers as well as on garden ponds. A permanently moist soil guarantees high harvest yields later - if you want to harvest it.
Other characteristics that the floor should or can have are the following:
- high humus content
- medium to high nutrient content
- acidic to alkaline pH value
- preferably moderate lime content
- good drainage and loose structure
Tips & Tricks
Plant lady's mantle in a location where weeds are unwelcome and you find them annoying. Its dense growth suppresses and drives away wild herbs. The result: The maintenance effort is lower.
