Not hardy in this country
The silver rain is unfortunately not hardy in this country. He does not tolerate frost. Even temperatures around 0 ° C put the plant under stress and freeze it to death. The tender shoots are damaged first. Eventually the roots will freeze to death.
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The reason why this creeper is not hardy or hardy in this country. is generally not tolerant of frost, because it has its origin in tropical to subtropical areas. It is not adapted to frost. For this reason, it is usually cultivated annually in Central Europe.
Hibernate the silver rain
Are you very attached to your silver rain? Then you can overwinter it! That is how it goes:
- prune back in autumn before the first frost
- Bring in the pot / box
- place in a bright place
- Temperatures between 10 and 15 ° C are ideal
- Well suited: cool bedrooms, cold houses, stairwells, winter gardens
There is not much to consider during the winter. It is important that the earth does not dry out. Therefore, the silver rain should be poured sparingly from time to time. You should refrain from fertilizing completely, because this plant should slow down its growth and not accelerate it! In spring you can repot the silver rain.
Simply re-sow in the spring
If you didn't feel like wintering or something went wrong during wintering, don't worry: the silver rain can be re-sown in spring without any problems. All you need is the seeds ...
It is best if you sow the seeds at home as early as mid-January. They are in pots with Sowing soil plugged in or there thinly covered with earth. Then you have to keep the soil moist and put it in a warm place. The seeds sprout within 2 weeks at room temperature.
Tips
When you put the silver rain in the field plants, the chances of wintering are bad. Therefore, a pot or box culture is generally preferable.
