Is the plant hardy?

The common snowball is quite frost hardy and usually does not need any special winter protection. The situation is completely different with the Mediterranean or lobe snowball, which only tolerates slight frost. For this it shows its intensely fragrant white-pink blossoms already in winter.

How do I care for the snowball bush in winter?

The common snowball and comparable species do not need winter protection or a special one care. Evergreen plants need a certain amount of water even in winter, otherwise they will die of thirst. Therefore, you should also water your evergreen snowball on frost-free days. fertilizer is not necessary during this time.

Less frost-hardy snowball species, such as the Mediterranean snowball, should be protected from excessively low temperatures and cold wind in harsh regions. You basically have two different options for doing this. A thick layer of mulch or leaves protects many garden plants very successfully in winter, but is less suitable for the then blooming Mediterranean snowball. It is easier and more decorative to overwinter this snowball in the bucket.

The wintering of potted plants

In the case of potted plants that do not bloom in winter, it is usually sufficient to protect the root area from freezing. Wrap an old blanket, one Burlap sack(€ 14.29 at Amazon *) or special fleece around the planter so that it is well protected from all sides, including from below. In a mild area, this protection can also be sufficient for the more sensitive snowball species that already bloom in winter.

If you have a relatively cool or unheated winter garden or greenhouse, then you can Hibernate your Mediterranean or laurel viburnum there and enjoy its fragrant flowers delight. This type of overwintering is also particularly suitable for the young plants that are still quite sensitive.

The best winter tips:

• pour less
• do not fertilize
• Protect sensitive plants from frost
• Hibernate potted plants in a cold winter garden or greenhouse