Eriophorum latifolium - Cottongrass

Treatments Eriophorum latifolium : Normally a pesticide treatment is applied at the beginning of spring, to prevent the growth of aphids; in the same period it is applied also a Bordeaux mixture treatment, against fungal diseases. Following treatments are applied only in case there is a presence of parasites. Acidophil plants often need greening fertilizers treatments, against the ferric chlorosis.

continental : It is advisable regular but not excessive waterings; increase waterings in spring and summer and decrease them when the cold period starts, suspend them in winter. Always allow the soil to dry out completely between two waterings. Avoid water stagnations.

alpine : Water the Eriophorum latifolium rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

mediterranean : It is advisable to intervene only when the soil is dry, however avoiding to expose the plant to long duration drought periods. We can decrease waterings or even suspend them during cold months.

continental : The Eriophorum latifolium prefers to be grown in half-darkness.
Grow the Eriophorum latifolium outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : It prefers semishady locations, where it can receive few hours a day of sunlight.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location for a balanced growth.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Eriophorum latifolium : Give some fertilizer during the vegetative period, dissolving it in normal waterings every 15-20 days, or mixing a slow-release fertilizer with the soil.

Eriophorum - Fiocchetti