The Japanese miracle flower sleeps through the day, limp and inconspicuous. When their colorful flowers open in the late afternoon and exude an intoxicating scent, we can't help but be amazed. You can find out how to plant the magical floral creature correctly here.
How do I plant a Japanese miracle flower correctly?
Plant Mirabilis jalapa in a sunny, wind-protected location in well-drained garden soil. The planting season begins mid-May to mid-June. Plant the tubers a maximum of 3 cm deep in pits enriched with compost and horn shavings, spaced 50-60 cm apart.
Which location is suitable for a Mirabilis jalapa?
Choose a full sun, warm and wind-protected location for the Japanese miracle flower. Since each flower only opens for one night, it shouldn't be a problem if withered petals trickle down there. The plant does not place any special demands on soil conditions, as it thrives in any normal, fresh and permeable garden soil.
When does the planting season begin?
Once the ice saints say goodbye in mid-May, the planting time for Japanese miracle flowers begins. Since the exotic summer flower is not hardy, please do not expose the tubers to the risk of ground frost. The root tubers should be in the ground by mid-June at the latest.
How deep should I plant the tubers?
Your Japanese miracle flower, grown in advance by sowing on the windowsill or purchased ready-made, comes with a fleshy tuber. To ensure that your shoots do not have to fight their way through a thick layer of soil, careful soil preparation and the correct planting depth are important. How to do it right:
- Weed the soil meticulously and rake it until it has a fine crumb structure
- Dig planting pits at a distance of 50-60 cm
- Optimize the excavation with ripe compost and horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon)
- Plant a miracle flower bulb in each hole no more than 3 cm deep
Press the soil lightly with your hands without compacting it too much. Finally, carefully water the planting site without exposing the tubers that are just below the ground. Please do not spread mulch so as not to make it unnecessarily difficult for the flowers to sprout.
Tip
The wonderful Japanese miracle flower is much too good for annual cultivation. Even though the summer flower is not hardy, it still has the vitality to last for several years. Before the first frost, dig up the tubers and overwinter them in an airy and dry place in a cool, dark cellar.
