Eriophorum vaginatum - Cottongrass

continental : Locate this plant in a partially shady spot, where it is exposed to sunrays during the coolest hours of the day.
These plants are grown in the garden year round because they are rustic.

alpine : Let's favour partially shaded places for the the Eriophorum vaginatum , where they can enjoy direct sunlight for some hours a day.
These plants are rustic, they can stand the heat and cold, therefore they can be planted outside.

mediterranean : The Eriophorum vaginatum prefers cool and not too sunny spots; therefore let's choose a position in which it is exposed to solar rays only during the coolest hours of the day.
These plants can stand the cold weather, they can be grown as garden plants during the whole year.

continental : Water regularly, every 0-1 weeks, wetting the soil deep down, but waiting for the substratum to dry completely between a watering and the other; avoid leaving stagnant water. Usually are used.

alpine : We suggest regular watering with about every 1-2 weeks, waiting for the soil to dry between one time and the other.

mediterranean : Every 0-0 weeks we should intervene with water, irrigating the soil only if it is dry; we suggest avoiding water stagnations by using .

Feed Eriophorum vaginatum : Summer fertilizations should be regular, using a fertilizer for flowering plants, to mix to the irrigating water, every 10-15 days; it’s also possible to use a granular slow release fertilizer, with an action which lasts 3-4 months.

Adversity Eriophorum vaginatum : Summer treatments should be applied only in cases of displayed infesting; a dry climate favours the development of ticks and rust. During this period of the year, since there are many useful insects in the garden, it is advisable to avoid using wide-range products, favouring the use of specific products against each type of parasite. Let’s apply the treatments during early morning or evening hours.