How hardy are they?

The majority is hardy

Most violetthat exist in the world are hardy. Some hybrid forms can easily cope with temperatures as low as -15 ° C. Only the violets, which come from exotic climes, do not survive the winter time in this country unscathed.

Whether long-lasting snow or permafrost - the commercially available violets like that Fragrant violets and the Horned violets usually do not need winter protection. Their roots survive in the ground. Many species even have evergreen to evergreen leaves that can be seen all winter.

Pansies are the most sensitive

This applies to other exotic violets Pansy (also a kind of violet) than the sensitive. It does not tolerate severe frosts as well. Therefore, if you have planted it outdoors, you should protect this plant over the winter.

Protect delicate violets in winter

Sensitive violets such as pansies can be protected outdoors in the form of the following insulating / warming materials from autumn to spring:

• brushwood
• Fir and spruce branches
• leaves
• moss
• fleece

The protective layer should be laid over the sensitive plants before the first frost sets in in autumn. Further measures are not necessary. From April / May the winter protection can be removed again.

Some sensitive specimens that are in the garden planted were, can and should be overwintered at home as a precaution. Bright and moderately warm to cool places are best there. Before that, they are dug up and then put in a pot. Don't forget to water it!

Violet seeds need winter to germinate

Did you know? If you want to sow violets, you shouldn't do it in a warm living room. Violet seeds are cold germs. They need the cold in winter to be stimulated to germinate. They begin to germinate in spring and bloom in the first or second year.

Tips & Tricks

Many Violet species are so unimpressed by cold that they are even in winter bloom. These include, for example, the horned violets.