The grape hyacinths, which belong to the lily family, make the spring garden shine with their strong blue flowers.
The flowering time of the grape hyacinth begins as early as April.
Depending on the variety, the flower, which can reach heights of 15 to 20 centimeters, remains in the garden until June *.
Bees and bumblebees in particular attack the flowers early on.
In terms of color, the grape hyacinths can be planted in blue, white, yellow or other colors.
Grape hyacinths - planting, caring for and fertilizing
Fortunately, grape hyacinths can cope with any garden soil.
In order to still find the perfect location, hobby gardeners should make sure to place them in a
sunny location
or with partial shade
.
The flower bulbs can be stuck about five to eight centimeters into the ground as early as autumn.
As the
GartenRatgeber
reports, an
organic fertilizer in the form of compost is
sufficient for grape hyacinths
.
But the inorganic bloom fertilizer with a slightly higher phosphorus content can also be used.
The grape hyacinths don't need a lot of fertilizer, however.
The
GartenRatgeber
writes
: “
Fertilize
before and again during the flowering phase
is completely sufficient. ”For optimal care, hobby gardeners should regularly remove dead flowers and cut off a few flowers every now and then.
These look great as a spring bouquet.
In order to propagate the grape hyacinths, they are "separated in the root area and transplanted to a new location,"
continues
the
gardening advisor
.
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Pest control and diseases of grape hyacinths
The grape hyacinths only get sick from smut fungi if they are planted too densely.
Otherwise, the flowers belonging to the lily family are
rather robust
.
If you are attacked by the smut fungus, it is usually on the flower head.
Then unfortunately only the diseased parts of the plant can be cut down to the ground.
The
GartenRatgeber
recommends: "The healthy flowers can be strengthened with a tea made from field horsetail."
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