In the spring and summer the garden was stocked with plenty of new plants. But which plants are actually hardy and defy the 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 from Grow and bloom from spring to autumn and survive the following winter months unscathed be able. This can result in very beautiful designs that are also durable. It also becomes interesting when exotic species such as palm trees (Arecaceae), cacti (Cactaceae) or bananas (Musa) can be planted.
Hardy plants are characterized by the fact that they can withstand temperatures below 0 °C for a certain period of time without suffering any 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, in our latitudes you should for your Garden best perennials with a winter hardiness of at least Z7 (about -15 °C) or below choose. How resistant a plant is is largely determined by its origin and can still be slightly changed by different species and breeds, but remains roughly the same.
Overall, there are significantly more hardy plants and plant groups than you might think. So it is not surprising that many ornamental grasses (Poaceae), ivy (hedera) or the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) are hardy, but it gets much more interesting with bamboo, succulents or herbs for the home kitchen. The following notes address all of these issues and show you the world of hardy plants.
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- Hardy balcony plants and flowers
- Hardy exotics
- 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 beautiful 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 exotics
One of the most exciting sub-areas within the hardy plants are the hardy exotics. Who would have thought that besides bamboo, bananas and other exotic plants could grow in our gardens? 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, Echinocereus Reichenbachii, Opuntia imbricata - Hardy succulents
Agave neomexicana, Sedum-Species, sempervivum-Species
You can find more detailed information on the individual plants and other examples in our article "Hardy exotics“.
Hardy grasses
With their long, narrow stalks, the hardy grasses form an excellent contrast to the rounded or oval shapes 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. So that they can also successfully grow over the planned climbing aids, it is of great advantage if the plants have a certain degree of winter hardiness so that they do not have any impairments in growth and in their willingness to bloom Experienced. We show you the top 10 of the most robust climbing plants in the article "Hardy climbing plants“.
Hardy herbs
The hobby cooks among us are already looking forward to the small pots of 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 potted plants expands the landscape of the garden much further, since you can also make good use of non-native species. Due to its position in the tub, you can bring the plant to your desired location in summer and to a sheltered place in winter. We present ten of the most beautiful potted plants in the article "Hardy potted plants" in front.
Hardy Palms
In addition to bananas and cacti, there are also some palm trees that can bring the tropical feeling home. plants like Chamaerops humilis or Yucca filamentosa are just two representatives from the list of hardy palms. In addition, our special article tells you how Palm trees hibernate should.
Hardy perennials
Perennials make up a very large part of a garden's appeal, and when they're hardy plants, that advantage is permanent. In the article "Hardy perennialsYou can find out more about the classification according to hardiness zones and about which plants can withstand which temperatures.
Hardy pond plants
Of course, pond owners 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 tolerate our freezing temperatures well. We will also give you helpful tips on how to care for your pond.
Would you like to learn more about the overwintering strategies that plants follow? You can find an overview of this in our article “What do plants do in winter?“.
