For the miracle flower to live up to its name, it is important that the tubers are planted professionally. All important questions about the best location, the unorthodox flowering period and professional planting techniques receive a tried-and-tested answer here.
How do you plant miracle flowers correctly?
To plant miracle flowers professionally, choose a sunny location, plant the tubers 50-60 cm apart in mid-May and cover them with 3 cm of soil. Care for the plants until they bloom from June to October.
Where would the miracle flower be located?
The exotic miracle flower prefers a warm, sunny location. The plant has no special demands on soil conditions. The tubers thrive in any good garden soil that is loose and well-drained.
When is the best time to plant Mirabilis jalapa?
Do not plant the non-hardy tropical flower in the ground until mid-May. After the Ice Saints leave, no more frost is usually expected.
How long does the flowering last?
From June to October, the miracle flower shines in the late afternoon and early evening hours. At this time the plant emits an intoxicating scent to attract moths and other pollinators. Each flower only lasts a few hours. Since a massive bloom of flowers is developing, replenishment is always ensured.
How do I plant the tubers correctly?
So that a miracle flower can make perfect use of the short Central European summer for its colorful flower festival, plant the tubers like this:
- Rake and weed the soil thoroughly in a sunny location
- Dig small planting pits at a distance of 50-60 cm
- Enrich the excavation with horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon) and some sifted compost
- Insert one tuber at a time so deep that it is covered with substrate to a maximum height of 3 cm
In order to easily remove the strongly rooted tubers from the ground in autumn for overwintering, planting them in baskets or containers with large drainage holes has proven to be very effective in practice. Finally, press the soil down with your hands. Please water with a fine spray so as not to accidentally expose the tubers again.
Tip
It's cheaper than using ready-made tubers to plant the miracle flower in your garden by sowing. To do this, grow the desired number of young plants behind glass. The almost pea-sized seeds are sown in small pots with moist seed soil in March/April. Germination occurs within 10 to 14 days in a partially shaded window seat at normal room temperatures.
