Angel's trumpets thrive in the garden as well as in the bucket. You have to pay attention to a few things when planting so that they develop splendidly.
It is above all the lush calyxes that have made the angel's trumpet so popular with us. The nightshade plant originally comes from South America. With a little skill, however, it can also be cultivated in our latitudes.
By following a few simple points, you can plant your angel's trumpets with the best chance of he althy, flowering specimens to enjoy all summer long.
Nutrient-rich soil is the be-all and end-all for angel trumpets
Angel's trumpets are among the plants that draw a lot of nutrients from the soil. It is therefore essential to choose nutrient-rich potting soil. If you compost organic waste yourself, you can also mix in the mature compost as a supplement. Fill the plant pot with the soil or the soil-compost mixture on a layer of clay granules. Angel trumpets need a lot of water. However, the roots are sensitive to waterlogging, which you can easily prevent with good water drainage and the layer of clay granules. Also, plastic tubs with multiple holes in the bottom provide better water drainage than clay pots with only one hole.
➤ Note:
Angel's Trumpets grow pretty fast. This also applies to the roots of the plants. When choosing the plastic bucket, always make sure that the roots are surrounded on all sides by a layer of soil at least three centimeters thick. It only takes six to eight weeks for the tub to be fully rooted. Then at the latest you will have to repot the angel's trumpet.
Our tip: plant the angel's trumpet in a double pot
If regular repotting is too much work for you, there is a handy trick: cut ten to twelve holes in the side walls of a plastic planter. The holes should be about the diameter of a dime. Then plant the angel's trumpet in the manner described above. Place the bucket in a second, much larger bucket that is also filled with suitable soil. The roots can now through theDig out holes and ensure plant growth with nutrients from the soil in the outer pot.
» Tip: If you want to overwinter the angel's trumpet, bring it inside and simply cut off the roots at the holes in the inner pot. By the way, angel's trumpets can also be planted in the garden bed according to the same principle. Just dig in the bucket with the holes at ground level.
Be careful if there is a risk of frost!
Angel's trumpets are not hardy and should therefore not get frost. Therefore, wait until the end of May before you start planting the nightshade plants. In the first half of May, around the time of the ice saints (11th to 15th May), night frosts still frequently occur. If you still want to plant the angel's trumpet from April, you should make sure that you can move the angel's trumpets back to a sheltered room such as a garage or conservatory if there is a risk of frost.