Planting a flower pot for the spring weeks is not difficult. However, there are a few points to keep in mind so that the plants thrive. You shouldn't just buy flowers at random, but think about what the pot should look like beforehand.
How do I plant a flower pot in spring?
To plant a flower pot in spring, choose small spring flowers such as tulips, mini daffodils or primroses. Use a well-draining pot, add a drainage layer of expanded clay or gravel, fill the pot with soil and plant the plants. After watering, decorate the pot according to your personal taste.
Spring flowers for the flowerpot
Only certain, rather small flowers fit into the limited space of a flower pot. Some examples:
- small tulips
- Mini daffodils
- Hyacinths
- Daisies
- Primroses
This is just a small selection of early bloomers that can be grown well in flower pots.
Choosing a pot and location
The pot should be selected carefully before planting. If you only want to plant a small plant, a medium-sized flower pot is sufficient. The more plants you want to use, the larger the flower pot needs to be so that the flowers can spread well. The location depends on local conditions. If you only have one sunny spot available, choose your plants so that they can tolerate direct sun. Regular watering must also be ensured. For a shady balcony, other plants should be chosen, for example green plants or herbs.
Planting flower pots/flower pots step by step
First, gather all the necessary materials. You need the right flower pot (€28.00 on Amazon), expanded clay or gravel for drainage, possibly a drainage felt, potting soil, of course the plants and, if you want, decorative elements.
- First cover the drainage hole in the flower pot with some expanded clay or gravel.
- A piece of drainage felt can be placed over this drainage so that the potting soil does not mix with the drainage layer.
- Now fill the flower pot or planter about two-thirds full with soil.
- Place one or more plants in the pot.
- Fill with soil around the plant.
- Press the soil well, but leave about two cm of space to the edge of the pot. This makes it easier to water.
- For better growth, you can spread a handful of horn shavings, a natural long-term fertilizer.
- Water the plant well.
Now you can decorate your planted pot. There are no limits to personal taste here. White pebbles or colored bark mulch around the plant look nice. Both have the additional advantage that moisture underneath does not evaporate as quickly and the soil does not dry out.
