Originally from North America, the glossy spruce (Liatris spicata) is an exotic-looking and yet uncomplicated winter-hardy perennial that looks like a type of grass with blades of grass thickened into extremely thick flower spikes. When you plant them, you lay the foundation for the beauty and care required of the magnificent plants in the garden.
How do I properly plant a glossy locust in the garden?
Splendors prefer sunny, sheltered locations with well-prepared soil. Young plants should be planted outdoors in spring when temperatures rise, while seeds can be sown directly outdoors or grown indoors. Rhizomes can be divided every 4 to 5 years.
What should be taken into account when planting the magnificent charcoal?
Young plants that have just been grown from seeds require even more care and should only be planted outdoors when spring temperatures rise. When planting in beds and in containers, it should be noted that good soil preparation is the best starting point for freshly planted plants.
At which location does the Ährige Prachtscharte feel particularly comfortable?
The Prachtscharte loves locations with lots of sun and a sheltered, warm position in the garden. However, the roots of the plant should never dry out completely, even in summer. Therefore, you should simply cover the ground around the plants with a layer of mulch so that you have to water them less often.
Which cultivation method leads to particularly good results for the Prachtscharte?
From the end of April or beginning of May, the seeds of Liatris spicata can be sown directly outdoors. It is also possible to grow it on the windowsill beforehand (€24.00 on Amazon), but crops covered with foil or indoor greenhouses must be ventilated regularly to prevent mold from forming.
How can populations of glories be easily propagated in the garden?
The easily winter-hardy Prachtscharte is certainly perennial even in cool locations and grows into clump-like stands over the years. These can be thinned out or transplanted by propagating the plants through rhizome division. To do this, proceed as follows:
- ideal time for division is spring
- the rhizomes are carefully dug up
- The division is done with a sharp knife or a spade
- The rhizomes replanted at an appropriate distance are watered well
When do glories bloom?
As a rule, magnificent species bloom relatively persistently between July and September. What is special is that the individual flowers on the white or purple-red flower spikes bloom from top to bottom.
Tip
The division of the rhizomes of the Prachtscharte should be done every 4 to 5 years as a rejuvenation measure so that the vitality of the plants is maintained.
