Can they take frost?

Used to low temperatures

Find your origin Horned violets in the Pyrenees and parts of northern Spain. They can thrive up to heights of 2,500 m. This shows that they are not afraid of low temperatures. They can tolerate frost.

Glycerine protects against frostbite

There is glycerin in the cells of horned violets. This substance protects the plants from frostbite. However, these plants are usually only one to two years old. But they can too perennial if they are rejuvenated regularly.

Hybrids are frost hardy up to 15 ° C

If you are on special hardy horny violets are out, inquire when buying which varieties are touted as being hardy. There are hybrids that are frost-resistant down to -15 ° C. The majority of horned violets can easily cope with temperatures down to -5 ° C.

Protect in winter as a precaution?

To make sure that the horned violets survive the winter, you can use them

overwinter respectively. make frost-proof. This is especially worthwhile if you live in a region where there are often prolonged periods of frost in winter.

If the temperatures are below 0 ° C for a long time, winter protection is recommended. Otherwise, you don't need to worry about these plants. Winter protection can be implemented in the form of a protective material. For example, the following materials are suitable:

• brushwood
• leaves
• Spruce and fir branches
• fleece

A brushwood layer is good for horned violets in the open. The sticks are simply placed over the root area. Horny violets that are in a pot or box on the balcony should be covered with fleece.

Beware of frost and winter wetness

There are two things that horn violets harm in winter. That is clear frost and winter wetness. If it is cold and there is no snow, the horned violets could dry up (the root ball is frozen and cannot absorb new water). It is better if there is a protective blanket of snow over the horned violets.

In order to avoid winter wetness, the horned violets should be protected in the pot and have good drainage. It is also important not to over-water them. As long as the soil is not dry, watering should be avoided.

Plant before or after frost

When there is no frost or heat, the best time to plant horned violets has come. For flowering in spring, these should edible Plants to be planted in the fall.

Tips & Tricks

If the winter is mild, the horned violets can bloom all winter. Only when there is severe frost, the flowering of these plants is interrupted.