A considerable winter hardiness
the Skimmie can spend the winter time outside. Only in rare cases does frost damage to their flower buds and shoots. Their winter hardiness is -20 ° C. This makes it fully frost hardy.
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Winter protection is appropriate here!
But you cannot always hibernate the Skimmia outside without any worries. If the plant has not been in its place for a long time, it should be given winter protection. For example, brushwood, leaves, compost, straw and fir branches are well suited. Pick something!
You should also be careful that there is no bald frost. This can severely affect the Skimmia. Your shoots can burst and die. Above all, a partially shaded to shady one offers protection Location respectively. a location protected from winter sun.
Prevent frost damage by watering less
Sometimes unwooded young shoots are damaged by severe frost. Prevent this by reducing watering from August. This inhibits the growth of this evergreen plant. If necessary, you can remove frozen parts in the spring
cut away.Hibernate Skimmia in a pot
- inside: 5 to 10 ° C
- outside: temperature minimum -5 ° C
- ideal locations: winter garden, stairwell, balcony, terrace, unheated greenhouse, bedroom
- Put it outside in a shady place and wrap the pot with foil or fleece
- if the internal temperature is too high: the risk of pest infestation is higher
Care during and shortly after winter time
The Skimmia should never be in winter fertilized will. Watering is important because it is an evergreen plant. In winter, water enough so that the soil does not dry out. From February / March the watering can be increased again. That Fertilize should not be restarted until March.
Tips
With its red flower buds (male) / red fruits (female), the Skimmia is a beautiful ornament in the house at Christmas time. However, it should not be placed in a warm living room. The sudden change in temperature can severely affect her.