Location and soil
A warm and sunny location is best for the liver balm. Only with sufficient light (at least five hours a day) will bloom as profusely and persistently as you wish.
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The soil can be slightly damp, but should not tend to become waterlogged. That is why permeability is important. In good time before the first frost, the liver balm should be moved to suitable winter quarters if you want to overwinter it.
Water and fertilize
Pour your liver balm thoroughly, but not too much either. Ideally, don't let the soil dry out or "drown". Waterlogging can quickly cause the roots of your liver balm to rot. Every two to three weeks you add a little liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water.
The liver balm as a cut flower
The larger varieties of liver balm are particularly suitable as cut flowers. The blue, pink, white or purple flowers show up into October or even November, depending on the weather. By cutting, you also stimulate the plant to re-bud.
Diseases and pests
In addition to the root rot, which occurs due to too moist soil or too much watering, the liver balm also occasionally becomes infected with pests. Above all, spider mites and aphids should be mentioned here, but also leaf capsules and white flies. With good care and in the right location, however, this is rarely to be expected.
The essentials in brief:
- sunny and warm location
- fresh, well drained and nutrient-rich soil
- pour thoroughly
- fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks
- good cut flower, especially taller growing varieties
- suitable for planting pots and window boxes (€ 106.25 at Amazon *)
- not hardy
- Wintering possible, but new purchases are usually cheaper
Tips
Since liver balm is a poisonous ornament, you should think twice about planting it in a garden where children play.
