With their enchanting flowers, Adonis florets are favorites in the garden. If you want to plant Adonis florets in your garden, you should pay close attention to the location. Under the wrong conditions, the plants will not grow well and will not bloom.
Which is the ideal location for Adonis florets?
Adonis florets need at least 4 hours of sun daily and well-drained soil. Different species prefer dry, sunny locations with calcareous soil (summer and autumn Adonis florets) or sunny to semi-shady locations on dry meadows (spring Adonis florets) orcool, slightly acidic partial shade (Amour Adonis rose).
Where do Adonis roses grow in nature?
There are around 30 species of Adonis florets,some of which prefer different locations in nature. The plants prefer to grow in dry areas from Europe to the Asian steppes of Mongolia and China. Some species occur very locally in narrowly defined areas such as the Pyrenees or near a river. The origin of the different types of Adonis rose is the reason for their different requirements for the right location.
What conditions do Adonis florets need?
All Adonis floretsneed sufficient sun At least 4 hours of sunshine should be guaranteed. In cloudy and rainy weather, the flowers of the plants remain closed even during the day. In order for the taproots of the Adonis roses to develop well, the soil must be well-drained. Due to the long taproot, the plants are not suitable for pots or containers.
What should you pay attention to with the different types?
Many Adonis florets prefer adry, sunny location These include summer and autumn Adonis florets, which only thrive on calcareous and permeable soil. The spring Adonis florets thrive in a sunny to partially shaded location on dry meadows or between sparse groups of trees. The Amour Adonis florets grow best in cool partial shade. The soil for this species should be fresh and slightly acidic.
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Combine Adonis roses
It doesn't always have to be the traditional dry meadow for the Adonis florets. When selecting planting partners, however, attention should be paid to the tolerance of the dry, sunny location. The early-flowering varieties harmonize with pasque flowers and primroses on sandy slopes. Combinations with steppe sage, woolly zest and mountain aster are well suited for summer and autumn.
