The bright red flower candles tower proudly above the carpet of leaves. The candleweed knows exactly how to attract attention. Even when combined with other plants, it can become an impressive feast for the eyes. But how do you combine it correctly?
What factors should you consider when combining candleweed?
When considering the combination of knotweed, you should consider the following factors:
- Flower color: white, red, pink or pink
- Flowering time: August to October
- Location requirements: sunny, permeable and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: up to 120 cm
It is recommended not to choose smaller plant neighbors for the candlestick knotweed. These can quickly become overgrown and then perish due to lack of light.
The coloring of the candlestick knotweed is also worth noting. Place companion plants in his presence that harmonize with his red-green contrast.
The preferred location should also be included in the planning. Therefore, combine candleweed with plants that like to be pampered by the sun and prefer nutrient-rich soil.
Combine knotweed in the bed or in the bucket
A combination with late bloomers is most impressive, as they then present their flower colors together with the candleweed. A sensational overall picture can be created if you have selected the right specimens. Candlestick knotweed is also beautifully expressed with ornamental grasses. These have the gift of visually tickling him with their gentle stalks.
Optimal companion plants for candleweed include:
- Phlox
- Autumn Anemones
- Yellow Coneflower
- Goldenrod
- Autumn Asters
- Silver Candles
- Ornamental grasses such as feather grass and flat grass
Combine knotweed with autumn anemone
You will be thrilled if you plant white autumn anemones in front of the candleweed. When the autumn anemone adorns itself with its white-colored flowers floating on long stems, the flower towers of the candleweed rise behind it. The white really makes the red in the background light up. In addition, the flower towers are particularly elegantly highlighted by the white.
Combine knotweed with goldenrod
The goldenrod goes wonderfully with the candleweed. It has similar location requirements and its inflorescences reach the same height as knotweed. The combination of white knotweed and the typical yellow goldenrod looks absolutely lovely. Since both plants have long and narrow inflorescences, they emphasize each other's appearance.
Combine knotweed with flat grass
The delicate blades of the flat grass surround the flower candles of the knotweed, which is why this combination is really recommended. The duo creates an atmosphere of naturalness and lightness and also has the same location requirements. Ideally, plant flat grass among the knotweeds or in the background.
Combine knotweed as a bouquet in the vase
Very few people know that knotweed is also good for cutting vases. You can drape the long flower stalks perfectly in a vase. Typical late summer flowers are also popular. The work looks balanced if you use flowers with cup-shaped flowers. These contrast with the flowers of the candleweed and create a cheerful arrangement.
- Autumn Anemones
- Autumn Asters
- Sunflowers
- Roses
- Gypsophila
