Its flowers have a sweet smell and are also ideal as illustrative material in a vase for the living room. Whether you would rather admire the Levkojen in the bed or in your home as cut flowers, read below how to plant them.
How and when is it best to plant Levkojen?
Levkojen should be planted between February and March in a full sun, protected location with loose, well-drained, fresh, nutrient-rich, humus, loamy, calcareous soil. Keep at least 20 cm between plants and plant them in groups for optimal effect.
When are levkojs planted?
This biennial cruciferous plant is best planted between February and March. Autumn is not a suitable time for planting as this plant has difficulty withstanding severe frosts. Therefore, bring early spring forward!
Which location will benefit growth?
You will get the fastest growth and the most beautiful flowers if you plant the Levkojen in a full sun location. The partial shade represents the tolerance zone. This flower should not be placed in deep shade. A protected location is also advantageous. This brings more warmth and protects the plant from twisting.
What should the soil be like?
The floor should also meet certain requirements so that the Levkojen can feel comfortable. Choose a substrate that has the following properties:
- easy
- permeable
- fresh
- nutrient-rich
- humos
- loamy
- calcareous
- gladly enriched with compost
- dry to moderately moist
How are levkojs sown?
Levkojen can be planted in the ground as young plants or sown. The following points must be observed when sowing:
- after flowering, harvest the pods and remove the seeds
- sow in pots in June
- Keep soil moist
- optimal germination temperature: 18 to 20 °C
- 4 days in ideal conditions
- repot in late summer and overwinter indoors at 10° C
When do these plants bloom?
Levkojen bloom at different times depending on the variety. Flowering usually begins between April and May. It lasts until June. New flowers can appear until October if the withered flowers have been cut off.
Which plant neighbors are suitable?
There are perennials, shrubs and trees next to which Levkojen are even better expressed and the color of their flowers comes through effectively. These plants include this selection:
- Ranunculus
- Gold lacquer
- Funkia
- Tamarisk
- Ornamental cherries
Tip
The easy-care Levkojen look great in groups. However, leave a minimum distance of 20 cm between individual plants!
