In spring and summer the garden was abundantly planted with new plants. But which plants are actually hardy and defy frost?
In many gardens and parks, a lot of money is spent on seasonal planting, which changes again and again over the course of the year. These expenses could be saved if such plants are used, which on the one hand are used by Spring to autumn grow and bloom and, on the other hand, survive the following winter months without damage can. This can result in very beautiful designs that are also durable. It also becomes interesting when exotic species such as palms (Arecaceae), cacti (Cactaceae) or bananas (Musa) can be planted.
Winter hardy plants are characterized by the fact that they can withstand temperatures below 0 ° C for a certain period of time without causing damage. This winter hardiness can be divided into different winter hardiness zones (Z11 to Z1). Even if the winter hardiness varies slightly depending on the region, you should choose our latitudes for your Garden best perennials with a winter hardiness of at least Z7 (about -15 ° C) or below choose. How resilient a plant is is largely determined by its origin and can be changed slightly through different species and breeds, but remains roughly the same.
Overall, there are significantly more hardy plants and groups of plants than one might think. So it is not surprising that many ornamental grasses (Poaceae), ivy (Hedera) or the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) are hardy, but it becomes much more interesting with bamboo, Succulents or herbs for the home kitchen. The following remarks address all of these topics and show you the world of hardy plants.
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- Hardy balcony plants and flowers
- Hardy exotic species
- Hardy grasses
- Hardy climbing plants
- Hardy herbs
- Hardy potted plants
- Hardy palms
- Hardy perennials
- Hardy pond plants
Hardy balcony plants and flowers
The hardy flowers can be the focal point or a nice addition to any garden. There are also some representatives on the balcony, which sprout again in spring without any problems. The most popular plant genera here are the bluebells (Campanula) or the group of purple bells (Heuchera). In the special articles on the hardy balcony plants and hardy flowers you will find a lot of helpful information and other plant examples.
Hardy exotic species
One of the most exciting sub-areas within the hardy plants are the hardy exotic species. Who would have thought that bananas and other exotic plants could grow in our gardens alongside bamboo? For example the following:
- Hardy bamboo
Fargesia murielae, Fargesia nitida, Pseudosasa japonica - Hardy bananas
Musa basjoo, Musa sikkemensis - Hardy calla
Calla palustris - Hardy cacti
Cylindropuntia imbricata, Echinocereusreichenbachii, Opuntia imbricata - Hardy succulents
Agave neomexicana, Sedum-Species, Sempervivum-Species
You can find more detailed information on the individual plants and further examples in our article "Hardy exotic species“.
Hardy grasses
The hardy grasses with their long, narrow stalks form an excellent contrast to the rounded or oval shape of the other plants in the garden. In addition to the well-known genera such as Carex or Festuca there are others with attractive properties. You can find helpful information and tips on using it as a privacy screen in our article "Hardy grasses“.
Hardy climbing plants
The climbing plants decorate many a house wall or the rose arch. It is a great advantage if the plants have a certain winter hardiness so that they do not impair their growth or their ability to flower Experienced. We show you the top 10 most robust climbing plants in the article "Hardy climbing plants“.
Hardy herbs
The amateur cooks among us are already looking forward to the small pots with herbs in the kitchen. But what if you could also cultivate and use your favorite herbs in the garden in winter? In addition to lavender and Dost, there are many other robust herbs, which you can find in the article "Hardy herbs" to be introduced.
Hardy potted plants
The world of container plants extends the landscape of the garden much further, as you can also use non-native species well. Due to its position in the tub, you can move the plant wherever you want in summer and in a sheltered place in winter. We present ten of the most beautiful potted plants in the article "Hardy potted plants" before.
Hardy palms
In addition to bananas and cacti, there are also some palm trees, which can bring the tropical feeling home. Plants like Chamaerops humilis or Yucca filamentosa there are only two representatives from the list of hardy palms. In addition, you can find out how to do this in our special article Hibernate palm trees should.
Hardy perennials
The perennial perennials make up a very large part of the attractiveness of a garden and when it comes to hardy plants, this advantage is even permanent. In the article "Hardy perennials“You can find out more about the division into hardiness zones and about which plants can withstand which temperatures.
Hardy pond plants
Pond owners naturally also plan to settle plants that require as little additional effort as possible and at the same time still look attractive. In the article "Hardy pond plants“We introduce you to hardy bank plants, but also floating plants that can withstand our freezing temperatures. We also give you helpful tips on how to care for your pond.
