Hardy and frost-sensitive varieties

Hibernate the lucky clover properly

At the turn of the year are often potted specimens of Lucky clover given away, whose botanical name Oxalis tetraphylla already suggests the four-leaf clover leaves on these plants. In contrast to others Clover species the lucky clover is very sensitive to prolonged periods of frost well below zero. Therefore, this plant can hardly be outdoors in this country overwintered will. The specimens raised especially for the turn of the year usually still have green leaves and can be easily overwintered in a light spot in the house. If the lucky clover has been on the terrace or balcony during the summer, it will usually let the leaves wither and fall into a kind of hibernation. Then its location should meet the following criteria:

• cool but frost-free
• dark
• little irrigation water
• no fertilizer

Hardy clover varieties

Clover varieties used as fodder, such as red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens), are hardy in most locations without any problems. Frost damage is with these

Clover species Rare. However, certain diseases can lead to appearances that to the layperson may seem like typical frost damage. Also the so-called Horn clover (Lotus corniculatus) is hardy, it can show its advantages especially on dry soils. The Persian clover, on the other hand, is not winter hardy, although it is often called a Green manure is used.

Choose the right time to sow the green manure

Some gardeners leave the clover as over the winter Green manurein the bed stand, because the ground is better protected against autumn heavy rain and other weather influences. However, so that the red clover, for example, is sufficiently developed by the onset of winter, it should be by September at the latest sown will. In principle, when it comes to green manure, how long the clover will grow in a location and when it should be incorporated into the soil is also decisive.