From mid-May, the busy little girls can go out and breathe fresh air. But don't be too hasty! Be sure to plant this flower in the right location so that you can experience its abundance of flowers!
Where should you plant Busy Lizzies?
The ideal location for busy lilies is partially shaded, with sun in the morning and evening, and moist and nutrient-rich soil. You should protect them from rain and wind and can combine them well with begonias, petunias, pelargoniums, lobelias and fuchsias.
Better shady than full sun
The busy Lieschen grows best in a partially shaded location. A portion of sun in the morning and evening is enough for him. It can also thrive excellently in the shade. It just feels less comfortable in the blazing sun. It should only be there under the condition that its soil is kept moist and does not dry out.
Good planting neighbors at the location
This plant probably does best in dark locations. It can be beautifully showcased with other flowers. These include, for example, the following types:
- Begonias
- Petunias
- Pelargoniums
- Lobelias
- Fuchsias
Protect the flowers from rapid decay
This flower is known for producing lots of blooms all summer long. But that's not always the case! Only if the location is in a protected location. The flowers of the busy Lieschen cannot tolerate rain. He harms them. The location should also be protected from wind to prevent the thin shoots from bending.
The optimal plant substrate
The substrate also plays a crucial role at the location in order to minimize subsequent maintenance. Ideally it should have the following characteristics:
- nutrient-rich
- humus-rich
- easy
- well drained
- calcareous
- sandy-loamy
- humid environment
Tip
Locations under eaves, on house walls and on balconies are well suited - always where the busy Lieschen are protected from the weather.
