You are not a fan of lavender, which is why you are looking for another plant that scares off ticksand at the same time she is beautiful and pleases the eye for a long time? If you care about both practical application and exceptional decorative values, You should consider growing a garden delicious garden.
The exotic delicious pine forest is great in our moderate climate. It is distinguished by beautiful flowers in an intense color, it is not difficult to grow and attracts numerous butterflies to the garden. So, as you will definitely see yourself, her choice has only advantages.
Pysznogłówka is a plant with exotic origin. Despite the fact that from year to year he is gaining more and more popularity in Europe, it has been brought from another continent.
Naturally, the areas of North Americawhere it was once treated primarily as a medicinal plant. The native residents made compresses from her leaves and prepared infusions for colds or stomach problems.
In Poland Reaching from 60 to 150 cm, the delicious pine is treated as a typical decorative plant that looks interesting on discounts, fences or water reservoirs. Its biggest advantage, however, is that she scares off ticks.
Pysznogłówka has interesting -looking leaves that are lanceolate and slightly serrated on the edgeswhich means at first glance it can associate with nettles. However, they secrete a pleasant, citrus aroma. The plant blooms from June to September, and its flowers are usually red, pink, purple or white.
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The deadline for planting a delicious one falls in spring or autumndepending on your preferences. There is no point in delaying, because this year there are ideal conditions to get to it in the coming weeks.
It is worth planting a delicacy at discounts in May, At least because in the summer it can be useful. It will attract pollinators and colorful butterflies, and more importantly, it is a plant repelling ticks.
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The cultivation of a delicious man is not complicated, just remember a few rules. If you want it to grow healthy, keep 50-60 cm space between the seedlings. Thanks to this, they will not pick up nutrients.
Dress -ups feel best in a sunny or semi -shaded position. It should be protected from a strong wind, which negatively affects the condition of their leaves and the flowers themselves.
When it comes to the soil, then Petroval is growing well in fertile, humus and moderately moist soil. Therefore, you need to ensure adequate drainage for her, in hot weather remember to regularly water and fertilize with natural products (e.g. biohumus, granulated manure).
