Plants 2024, September

This is how delphiniums thrive: location, care and propagation

This is how delphiniums thrive: location, care and propagation

Larkspur (Delphinium) is a garden perennial that grows up to two meters high, usually with blue flowers, and fits wonderfully into many herbaceous beds

Larkspur & mildew: How to protect your plants

Larkspur & mildew: How to protect your plants

Larkspur is very susceptible to powdery mildew. Spraying with field horsetail or yarrow decoction has a preventive effect

Balcony planting with pansies: tips & ideas

Balcony planting with pansies: tips & ideas

Pansies can become permanent bloomers on the balcony with little effort - Find out more about the colorful harbingers of spring

Fertilizing pansies: when, how and why is it necessary?

Fertilizing pansies: when, how and why is it necessary?

The pansies bloom prolifically and use only a small amount of nutrients - therefore sparing fertilization is recommended during the main flowering period

Hardy violets: Which species can withstand the cold?

Hardy violets: Which species can withstand the cold?

Are violets hardy? Which violets are sensitive to frost? You can also read here how you can overwinter violets

Gypsophila: Elegant wedding decorations made easy

Gypsophila: Elegant wedding decorations made easy

Are you planning a wedding and looking for flowers for the bridal bouquet and decoration? Have you thought about gypsophila? Simple and elegant - perfect

Gypsophila: flowering time and care tips for lush flowers

Gypsophila: flowering time and care tips for lush flowers

Not all gypsophila are the same. Here we tell you the flowering times of the different varieties of delicate gypsophila

Are violets suitable for indoor cultivation? Tips & Tricks

Are violets suitable for indoor cultivation? Tips & Tricks

Are violets suitable as houseplants? Which violets grow at home? What location and care requirements do they have?

Is gypsophila poisonous? Things to know & precautions

Is gypsophila poisonous? Things to know & precautions

Do you want to know whether your gypsophila is poisonous? Here you can find out something about the ingredients and how gypsophila works

Multiply delphiniums: three effective methods

Multiply delphiniums: three effective methods

Larkspur can be propagated by sowing, dividing or cuttings. With us you will find precise step-by-step instructions

Share delphinium: This is how it can be propagated without any problems

Share delphinium: This is how it can be propagated without any problems

Larkspur can usually be divided very well and can therefore be easily rejuvenated. You can do it too with our step-by-step instructions

Perennial pansies: types, growth and care

Perennial pansies: types, growth and care

Many pansy species are perennial, the large-flowered garden pansies are usually biennial - find out more here

Diseases in pansies: How do I recognize them?

Diseases in pansies: How do I recognize them?

Pansies are rarely threatened by diseases and pests - "First aid" and radical solutions to problems at a glance

Edible flowers: tasty recipe ideas with pansies

Edible flowers: tasty recipe ideas with pansies

Pansy flowers can be used in the kitchen in various ways - read here what you need to consider

Larkspur: The ideal location for magnificent flowers

Larkspur: The ideal location for magnificent flowers

Larkspur loves the sun - the more the better - as well as nutrient-rich, humus-rich and well-moist soil

How to care for baby's breath - the most important tips

How to care for baby's breath - the most important tips

Would you like to plant baby's breath in your garden, but don't know how to care for it? Here you will find out the most important things about this topic

Planting gypsophila successfully: This is how it blooms lushly

Planting gypsophila successfully: This is how it blooms lushly

Do you want to plant gypsophila in your garden? Here you will get numerous tips and find out what you should pay attention to

Fertilize delphiniums: This is how you ensure magnificent flowers

Fertilize delphiniums: This is how you ensure magnificent flowers

The sensitive delphinium can easily be over-fertilized and should therefore be supplied with organic fertilizers if possible

Delphiniums with yellow leaves: what are the causes?

Delphiniums with yellow leaves: what are the causes?

If the delphinium (Delphinium) gets yellow leaves, the cause is usually the wrong location or a lack of nutrients

Overwintering delphiniums: tips and tricks for care

Overwintering delphiniums: tips and tricks for care

Larkspur is very easy to overwinter and only needs a little protection as a potted plant. However, it is important to add compost in the fall

Perennial gypsophila: varieties, care & wintering

Perennial gypsophila: varieties, care & wintering

Are you looking for a perennial for your flower garden? Then you should find out more about Gypsophila paniculata, the baby's breath, here

Sowing pansies: This is how you can grow your own

Sowing pansies: This is how you can grow your own

Sow the pansies yourself in summer or autumn - grow resilient and persistently flowering plants with little effort

Pansies or violets? Differences & selection

Pansies or violets? Differences & selection

The violet genus also includes pansies and horned violets - interesting facts about the popular ornamental garden plants

Larkspur: How poisonous is the popular garden plant?

Larkspur: How poisonous is the popular garden plant?

All parts of the delphinium contain toxic alkaloids that are particularly dangerous to children and animals. Larkspur is highly poisonous

He althy delphinium leaves: How to identify and care for them

He althy delphinium leaves: How to identify and care for them

You can easily see whether the delphinium is he althy by looking at the leaves. Black, yellow or white leaves indicate various diseases

Larkspur height: Which varieties fit in my garden?

Larkspur height: Which varieties fit in my garden?

Depending on the species and variety, delphiniums reach a height of between 30 and 200 centimeters. Here you will get an overview of the highest varieties

Larkspur: extend the flowering period & enjoy the second bloom

Larkspur: extend the flowering period & enjoy the second bloom

Larkspur (Delphinium) usually blooms in early summer, but can be stimulated to bloom a second time in autumn by pruning in the summer

How do I grow delphiniums in a pot on the balcony or terrace?

How do I grow delphiniums in a pot on the balcony or terrace?

Larkspur can be cultivated very well in a pot, for example to protect the plants from voracious snails. But potted delphiniums need good care

Sowing delphiniums successfully: tips & methods

Sowing delphiniums successfully: tips & methods

Sowing purchased delphinium seeds is quite easy, but self-collected seeds should first be stratified

Delphiniums fade: This is how you ensure a second bloom

Delphiniums fade: This is how you ensure a second bloom

If the delphinium has faded in summer, cut off the spent panicles. The perennial will bloom again in the fall

Replacing delphiniums successfully: This is how transplanting works

Replacing delphiniums successfully: This is how transplanting works

Larkspur can be transplanted very well in spring or autumn. Removing can also be combined with dividing the perennial

Larkspur overwinter successfully: protection and care

Larkspur overwinter successfully: protection and care

Larkspur is completely hardy and does not need any special protection. Only delphiniums in the pot should be protected from frost

Multiply delphiniums: With these tips you can do it

Multiply delphiniums: With these tips you can do it

The seeds of the delphinium can be collected in autumn and used for new sowing in spring. Delphinium is a light and cold germinator

Perennial delphinium: care, propagation & overwintering

Perennial delphinium: care, propagation & overwintering

Most delphinium varieties are perennial, although the lifespan of individual delphinium varieties can vary greatly

Gypsophila: The ideal location for lush flowers

Gypsophila: The ideal location for lush flowers

Do you like gypsophila, but don't know which location is suitable for these plants? Here you will find out the most important things about this topic

Sowing gypsophila: This is how you can sow seeds in the garden

Sowing gypsophila: This is how you can sow seeds in the garden

Would you like to sow your baby's breath yourself? Here you will find out how it works and what you should definitely pay attention to

How to successfully grow your own pansies: tips & tricks

How to successfully grow your own pansies: tips & tricks

Growing pansies yourself is not difficult and offers many advantages - read how you can get robust plants that bloom long and profusely

Pansies: Which location do they prefer in the garden?

Pansies: Which location do they prefer in the garden?

The easy-care pansies love partial shade or sunshine; they sow themselves in the right location

Pansy profile: care, propagation & use

Pansy profile: care, propagation & use

Pansies belong to the species-rich genus of violets. Find out everything you need to know here in a compact profile format

Propagating baby's breath: Instructions for he althy young plants

Propagating baby's breath: Instructions for he althy young plants

Would you like to multiply your baby's breath? Here you can find out what options are available and what you should definitely pay attention to