More about the plant below:
Spring illusion Omphalodes verna
category : perennials
position : sun, partial shade
height : 20-30 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soils : neutral, slightly alkaline
soil preferences : fertile, humus, permeable, calcium-rich
watering : lots
color of leaves / needles : green
color of flowers : blue, white habit
: uprightflowering period
: April-Mayseeding: autumn, spring (after stratification)
reproduction : division of clumps, sowing, root suckers
leaf durability: seasonal
application : rebates, ground cover, rockeries
growth rate : fast
Spring illusion - silhouette
The illusion can be found in the forest, it has pretty leaves and flowers reminiscent of forget-me-nots.It looks good in shaded places, brightening them with shades of blue with a white eye, and sometimes even purple-pink.The variety 'Alba' with white flowers is rare. The illusion blooms from late March to May and is a very valuable source of nectar for bumblebees, bees and other insects.
Development of the spring illusion
Perennial creates runners, by means of which the planting quickly turns into a dense green carpet, about 25 cm thick.
Spring illusion - position
The illusion feels best in slightly shaded places, in a moderately moist, humus ground.Places under the canopy of trees and shrubs are perfect.
Reproduction of the spring illusion
The easiest way to multiply a deceptive before splitting in the fall. Direct sowing into soil or pots is also possible.
Spring illusion care
If we plant a spring illusion in a suitable position, the plant does not need to be watered or fed.Runners can be cut with a spade or a spatula to trim the edge of the lawn. The delusions are partially evergreen plants, therefore dry leaves should be removed when changing leaves.
Spring illusion - application
Plants are an interesting complement to the arrangement with blooming magnolias, ornamental apple trees, tavulas and other woody plants.They can also be grown in shady rockeries or as a border to close e.g. a group of ferns.
Tip
The 'Grandiflora' variety is characterized by exceptionally large and pretty flowers. The variety 'Elfenauge' has blue flowers.
