Spotted loosestrife not only loves enough sunlight, but can also grow in a suitable shaded environment. Sufficient light can make it bloom early, and shading mostly promotes the growth of its leaves.
Where is the best place to plant Verbeinik
The loosestrife is best planted in sunny places, as it loves light very much. For planting, you can choose a piece of land in the garden or a pot on the balcony or terrace. In the first case, the land should be fertile and well-drained, with a neutral or slightly acidic pH (from 6.0 to 7.0).
How often to water loosestrife
The greatest need for water in the spotted loosestrife occurs in the hottest months of the year. During the height of summer, you may need to water this plant more than once a week, depending on how quickly the soil dries out.
How to fertilize loosestrife
Most of the best loosestrife fertilizers come in granular form. These fertilizers should be slow release and very easy to apply to the soil. It is also useful to feed loosestrife with organic fertilizers, such as compost.
When to prune loosestrife
At the end of flowering, vertically growing specimens require pruning of faded inflorescences, and in autumn the stems are cut off completely, leaving 2-3 cm and sprinkled with compost. Monetary loosestrife is not cut, but for the winter it can also be sprinkled with compost a little.
