Hardy or sensitive to frost?

Does the Weigela need winter protection?

A normal Central European winter makes it easy-care weigela usually does not do much, it usually survives it very well even without winter protection. Don't have a weigela until autumn planted, then a thick layer of leaves (around 20 to 30 cm) is definitely recommended.

How do I care for a weigela in winter?

Even in winter, the root ball of your weigela must not dry out completely. The risk of dying of thirst is actually much greater than that of freezing to death. So water the weigela a little from time to time, but only on frost-free days if the water does not freeze immediately. On the Fertilize However, you should do without your weigela in winter.

How do I overwinter young Weigelias?

Young shoots and / or shrubs do not always tolerate frost without being damaged. However, you can do young plants very well with a special one Plant fleece that you wrap loosely around the bush. Your first winter should be one

home grown weigela however, it is better to spend it in frost-free winter quarters, for example in an unheated winter garden or in a greenhouse.

How do I overwinter a weigela in a bucket?

A weigela can also be used in the bucket cultivate, at least for a few years. Then you should know about that Realize ponder in the garden. A larger weigela may otherwise need special treatment: the rejuvenation of the root ball.

The root ball in particular is at risk of freezing, so it should be protected from frost on all sides. Place the bucket on a styrofoam or wooden board and wrap an old blanket around it.

The essentials in brief:

• hardy in old age
• young weigela needs winter protection
• In the bucket, protection of the root ball is necessary
• Do not let the root ball dry out completely