When it is very hot, some plants in the garden let their leaves droop.
You should now keep an eye on the following perennials.
The summer heat can cause problems for some plants and drooping leaves in the garden.
However, certain plants are often more affected than others, due to their nature or their natural location.
Shallow-rooters usually need water more often because the upper soil layers dry out quickly, while deep-rooters get by with less attention.
If the natural location of a plant is also more in the shady and humid areas, the summer heat in the garden can sometimes hurt you - then regular and sufficient watering is necessary.
You should keep an eye on the following plants:
Summer heat: water the rhododendron sufficiently
Most of the rhododendron species found in German gardens come from East Asia, where they grow in species-rich deciduous and mixed forests.
That is why you need
sufficient moisture
in our regions
- especially in summer - to survive the heat unscathed.
Make sure to water the rhododendron with water that is low in lime, as the plant is very sensitive to it.
So instead of tap water, it is better to use
rainwater
.
Watering in summer: protect delphiniums from a lack of water
Of the 300 or so species that exist worldwide, around half are native to China.
But the delphinium is also very popular in Germany.
He likes a lot of sun, but he is just as dependent on a
cool and humid climate
.
So give the delphinium enough water in the summer heat - also because it is prone to powdery mildew when there is a lack of water, as the portal
My beautiful garden
reports.
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Water march: hydrangeas need a lot of moisture
The botanical name "Hydrangea" says it all for hydrangeas: It is made up of the Greek words "hydro" (water) and "angeion" (barrel or jug) and refers to their
high water requirements
.
Hobby gardeners can therefore assume that hydrangeas are particularly thirsty in the heat.
But never water your plants at lunchtime, as the scorching heat lets the water evaporate within a very short time.
The morning hours are best for watering.
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