When the gardening season comes to an end, the gardener wants to rest and turn his attention to other things than the garden. But its work is usually not done yet, there are many plants that make certain demands on wintering. Plant lovers in particular, who appreciate foreign guests, have a lot to do:
There are plants that can hibernate with us without any special treatment because they are at home in a climate similar to ours. However, all plants that come from the tropics or subtropics or from Mediterranean areas do not get along really well with us in winter. These plants always need your help in winter because they have special requirements in terms of temperature, light requirements and humidity.
Before thinking about how to overwinter these plants, you should therefore carefully research the needs of each of these plants. Then you can start looking for the right wintering quarters, there are usually more options around the house and garden than you immediately realize:
If you have a greenhouse, you can usually meet the needs of these plants fairly easily. A greenhouse can be made frost-proof, is bright enough, can be ventilated and can even be heated in an emergency.
Quite a few plants can overwinter in the basement, at least if you do not (completely) heat your basement. If the temperatures in your basement do not rise above around 10 degrees and do not fall below around 2 degrees, all plants that are taking a winter break can hibernate here. They can do without light in winter, they just have to be stored frost-proof. This includes various plant guests who shed their leaves (e.g. B. Brugmansia, Solanum) and some types of flowers (e.g. B. Fuchsias, petunias), which like to enjoy a break after the summer season.
If your basement is heated as well or heats itself up because the heating is here, it is unfortunately not suitable for any plant to overwinter in it. Because all plants that can hibernate in the warm continue to grow in winter - and so they also need light, all the light that winters have to offer here.
Other places that could make suitable winter quarters for exotic species are the winter garden, the stairwell and the garage, with a little thought and information, you will surely find a good place for all foreign guests Find. If there is absolutely nothing to be found: There are service providers who help with the wintering of plants.
If you're one of those gardeners who likes to surround yourself with native plants, it will be easier for you to hibernate. These plants are adapted to our conditions and need almost no help with wintering. Only potted plants that have spent the summer on the balcony or terrace should be prepared for winter and are not simply forgotten about the cold season, then next spring they could no longer be experience.
And above all, you should remember one thing: almost all plants need a little water occasionally, even in winter!
Dracaena, the botanical name for the dragon tree, is not only reminiscent of a palm tree by chance. Like the palm trees, it also likes it warm and sunny. It is not hardy and has to go into the house to overwinter. Here are some tips on how to do this.
The summer asters and the autumn asters differ not only in their flowering time. When winter arrives, another difference becomes clear: one dies, the other survives the frost.
If you want to enjoy fresh basil even in winter, you can overwinter it with a little skill. With these 7 tips you are sure to succeed!
Cherry laurel has become a very popular garden plant due to its properties and different shapes. It is used for the greening of areas, stands as a solitaire and is also used in the form of hedges as a privacy screen. But is it sufficiently hardy?
There are questions to which unfortunately there are no clear answers. Whether the strawberry tree is hardy is clearly one of these questions. The correct answer should actually be: No, they are not. On the other hand, they grow in Central America at heights of up to 3,000 meters and survive snow there. So it depends on what kind of strawberry tree you have in your garden. If in doubt, you need winter quarters.
Chrysanthemums are a familiar image as an autumn terrace decoration. Many home gardeners do without the colorful display of flowers in the bed because the question of winter hardiness is unanswered. Find out here whether winter asters are perennial and frost-resistant. Well-founded instructions explain how to overwinter in beds and pots.
For many hobby gardeners, the garden pond is an important design element in the garden. With the right pond plants, it will attract everyone's attention. The numerous species differ in their appearance, where they are planted at or in the pond and, last but not least, their winter hardiness.
Yucca palms are indoor plants, but they like to be outdoors in summer. Most species, however, are not hardy. It is necessary to overwinter them in the house. You can find out how to do this here.
The cypress can be a decorative addition to the garden and can also be used as a privacy screen. In order to hibernate them properly, however, a few points must be observed. Because the Mediterranean plants are only hardy under the right conditions.
The Passiflora caerulea is a partially hardy plant and therefore depends on the right site conditions. This can only thrive outside all year round in mild regions; in colder areas the blue passion flower is dependent on additional winter protection.
Gorse are popular garden plants, but not all of the species and varieties are winter hardy. Our tips show which protection is required for which crop for successful wintering.
The Strelitzia produces beautiful exotic flowers in summer, but the warmth-loving plant in our latitudes can only overwinter in protected areas. In order for it to survive the winter well, the plant must be properly prepared and overwintered in suitable rooms.
The lobelia or "Männertreu", as the small perennial with the numerous purple bell flowers is also called, is usually cultivated as an annual. The plant, which comes from tropical Africa, is not hardy here, but can be easily grown from seeds.
The native daisy is generally frost-resistant and can cope with low temperatures in winter. However, the hardiness of frost is related to the lifespan of the Bellis, as well as to the type of cultivation. Imported varieties are more sensitive to frost and need winter quarters.
Onions and tubers are powerhouses in the plant kingdom that bring us a sea of flowers indoors and outdoors. A species-appropriate winter storage is the key to floral success, because not all flower bulbs are frost-resistant. This guide is packed with tried and tested information for 15 types of flower bulbs.
The various tree fern species have been growing on this planet for millions of years. Today they are very popular as ornamental plants in the house and garden, but tree ferns are not hardy. A frost-free, but cool winter storage makes sense.
Orange trees are the epitome of south, sun and summer. To bring this feeling home, many German balconies or Terraces of orange trees. And garden owners also appreciate the wonderful trees, even if they cannot plant them out, because the orange tree is not hardy in this country. Therefore, the tree should overwinter in such a way that it takes little or no damage.
Here are a few tips to have a splendid flower blessing over the summer and also to get the blooming splendor over the winter. Of course, balcony flowers and balcony plants must be properly cared for. Just water every now and then and a little fertilizer here and there is not enough.
Well-planted and richly blooming potted plants are very popular on terraces and balconies. In gardens they loosen up groups of seats or close plant gaps in beds. In autumn, the popular potted plants are put back in the cellar or winter garden before the first frosts.
Until a few years ago, Mediterranean trees were almost unthinkable in this country. Due to the climatic changes in our latitudes, the higher average temperatures, the increasing tendency to are characterized by heavy rainfall and longer periods of drought, palm trees are also being found more and more in Germany Lover. Find out everything about wintering.
Everywhere where there is no soil available for planting, potted plants can bring a piece of nature onto the terrace or balcony.
Every hobby gardener who inspects his lavender bed during the summer seems to bathe in a sea of fragrant, delicate purple flowers. But when the decorative plant has faded and the cold season is approaching, one should think about a successful wintering; but is lavender hardy at all?
The hemp palm Trachycarpus is one of the hardest palms in this country that can easily overwinter in the garden. Depending on the sub-variety, it can withstand temperatures of up to minus 17 degrees. However, it does not work entirely without protection, especially against moisture.
Hibiscus is less complicated to hibernate than its lavish blooms and exotic origins would suggest. The exact species affiliation decides on the right measures. These 7 tips illustrate how you can guide the floral gem as a hardy garden shrub, frost-sensitive indoor plant or robust perennial through the cold season.
Despite the similar appearance, one cannot speak of the banana plant in general. There are many different types of banana trees that come from different climatic regions of the world. And these have different requirements for their wintering. This article will give you valuable tips for caring for your banana in winter.
Box trees are decorative, but not very cold-resistant. In the article you will find out how you can bring particularly sensitive bucket box trees through the winter with the right winter protection and care.
The genus of elegant Zantedeschia keeps flowering species wide for every season. Evergreen room callas delight us with their winter bloom on the windowsill. In summer, garden callas boast brightly colored calyx flowers. This floral variety raises the question of winter hardiness. Read a well-founded answer with all information about wintering here.
When the imposing rosemary bush exudes its typically spicy scent during the warm season, it feels like a mini vacation on the Mediterranean. So that you can still enjoy the special flair and characteristic taste of the popular spice in the following year can enjoy, however, a successful wintering is necessary - which is easy with appropriate protective measures succeed.
Enjoying fresh figs from your own cultivation is also possible north of the Alps. Whether a fig tree is winter-proof depends on various factors, such as regional site conditions and the quality of the variety. This guide explains in detail the premises under which you can plant a Ficus carica and gives well-founded recommendations for winter-hardy varieties.
When the oleander blooms in summer, every hobby gardener likes to spend time in the green space at home. But how can you ensure that the colorful plants, which are not completely hardy, will continue to bloom next year? With the right overwintering, this is child's play.
Are you worried about the hardiness of your azalea in the pot? Then the answer depends crucially on whether it is a room azalea or a garden azalea. This guide explains clearly how you can recognize the differences and take the right measures for successful wintering.
