Fragile appearance but iron nature! Evening primrose can bloom until the first frosts and survive even where other plants are slowly wilting. It only needs sun, permeable soil and a minimum of care.
Candlestick aka Gaura
If you have a place in your garden or on your balcony where the sun is so strong all summer long that even the hardy herbs there slowly begin to suffer, maybe it’s time to get acquainted with the tenderloin. This plant, whose Latin name Gaura is derived from gaûros, i.e. extraordinary, seems almost inappropriately fragile at first glance. But it really is extremely durable and a beautiful perennial.
Its long, thin stems sway constantly in the wind, and its tiny white or pinkish flowers look like a flock of white butterflies. But don’t let the delicate appearance fool you. Heat and dryness are exactly what she needs to live.
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The candlenut comes from the sunny plains of North America, which explains its incredible endurance. While with other flowers we have to run with the watering can several times a day on hot days, the tenderloin copes with the occasional drying out with complete calmness. He has deep tap rootwith which he can find moisture even where others cannot reach.
When looking for the right place in our home, remember above all that the tenderloin loves space and air movement. It excels in , but it does just as well in larger containers on the terrace, where it can create an air barrier. It is important to ensure him light and well-drained soil. If you have heavy clay soil in your garden, be sure to mix it with sand or fine gravel when planting so that the roots can breathe and do not rot in the wet in the winter.
Joy that lasts until the first frosts
One of the nicest qualities of the tenderloin is its tirelessness. It blooms gradually from the beginning of summer until deep into autumn. When the other flowers are slowly blooming, the tenderloin continues to unfurl new and new buds at the tips of its stems. To make this energy last as long as possible, you can help him a little:
- Midsummer Cut Back: If it seems to you that the plant is already “stretching” too much and the flowers are diminishing, don’t be afraid to trim it a bit in July. They quickly turn brown and become densely covered with buds again.
- Moderate fertilization: Don’t overdo it with nutrients. Candlestick is used to . Too much fertilizer will cause it to grow to gigantic proportions, but its stems will be weak and unsightly rolling on the ground.
- Winter protection: In our country, tenderloin is grown as a short-lived perennial. In milder winters, it can overwinter directly in the flower bed, but it is good to give it a “quilt” made of pine needles or dry leaves. But never cut it before winter, leave it until spring, this way you will protect the center of the plant from frost and moisture.
You might be surprised at how little attention this short-lived perennial requires. Basically, all she needs is enough sunlight and occasional watering in times of greatest drought. You will be rewarded with a spectacle that will add lightness and elegance to your garden, even on those days when the mercury on the thermometer climbs to record temperatures.
