The best way to watering Scented plants and flowers

Regular watering is very important to allow the plants to flourish. by knowing over time your plants you will discover exactly how much water each plant needs. You need to water plant less:

  • In cool or rainy weather

  • In shady positions

  • In positions sheltered from the wind

  • When growing the plants in large pots that are sunk in the ground

  • If growing in plastic containers they are not porous and hold a lot of water

  • During winter when the plant is in its resting period

  • At the start of the vegetative period normally early to mid-spring

Water plants more vigorously:

  • During the main growing season

  • In hot weather

  • During drought : low rain periods

  • When growing the plant in extremely small pots

  • When the plant has numerous roots

  • When propagating in clay porous pots and containers

Correct watering techniques

Watering by hand is ideal for scented plants although it is generally time consuming and tedious. A watering can may be used do not concentrate a stream that is too vigorous on the same spot because this creates holes in the compost and expose roots.

Watering with a sprinkler attachment

A rose can be watered using this method, having the force of the water regulated. A water lance may assist to distribute the water in difficult areas.

Submerging the plant

The scented plant may be submerged in a bath of water. This is ideal for plants with:

  • Very dense foliage

  • Dried out compost

  • Dense root system

Submerge the plant roots until no more bubbles are seen rising to the surface. Allow excess water to drain away to avoid water logging.

Water logging

This is the greatest threat for the majority of plants. Water logging can be avoided by ensuring that there is adequate drainage through the potting compost and out of the container. Place a thin layer of crocks or Hortag on the bottom of the container and can be separated from the compost by a piece of interlining fabric

Drainage holes at the bottom of the container must be regularly checked because they are easily blocked up with soil or roots which lead to water logging. Excess water from dishes under the pots must be removed after heavy rain.

Permanent irrigation

If you are going on holiday then you can employ permanent automatic irrigation systems to water your scented plants. Flower boxes with a built-in reservoir have a small amount of water in a double floor from which the plants can access. Clay cones are placed in the compost and supplied by a water tank paced above the plants