Hibernate potted plants outside - they can
Hardy plant species in the garden bed can also overwinter outside as potted plants. A warm winter coat for the pot protects the root ball from frostbite. Wrap the bucket several times with jute, winter fleece or bubble wrap. A block of wood as a base protects the plants from the rising cold of the ground. Lay leaves or straw on top of the substrate, fixed with sticks. These potted plants can overwinter outside with winter protection:
- Farm hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
- Boxwood (Buxus)
- Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
- Lavender (Lavendula)
- Chinese lantern flower (Physalis alkekengi)
- Olive (Olea europaea)
- Rose (pink)
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In winter all potted plants have an aversion to blazing sun, even summer sun worshipers. A change of location after the first frost in front of a partially shaded to shady house wall optimizes the protective measures against frost damage.
Hibernate potted plants in a light and frost-free environment - better give them away
Potted plants from distant countries freeze at 10 ° Celsius. Placing them in a light, cool and temperate winter quarters in good time effectively prevents frost damage. At temperatures of 5 ° to 10 ° Celsius, exotic perennials decay, flower Or ornamental shrubs in a dormancy and gather strength for the next season. The following list names well-known potted plants that should overwinter in light and frost-free conditions:
| Potted plants | Botanical name | Winter temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Dipladenie | Dipladenia | 8 ° to 15 ° C |
| Triple flower | Bougainvillea | 10 ° to 15 ° C |
| Angel trumpet | Brugmansia | 5 ° to 12 ° C |
| fuchsia | Fuchsia | 5 ° to 10 ° C |
| Passion fruit | Passiflora edulis | 8 ° to 15 ° C |
| Sundaville | Mandeville sanderi | 10 ° to 15 ° C |
| Citrus plants | Citrus | 5 ° to 8 ° C |
The winter quarters should be flooded with light, but not in full sun. Deciduous potted plants tolerate a shady winter location if necessary, such as Fuchsias or Fuchsia trunk.
Tips
Domestic ornamental trees in pots are in good hands for the winter Garden soil. The ingenious winter strategy is copied from clever hobby gardeners who bonsai Simply sink the planter into the ground. In the shady, sheltered location, bury the pot up to the first branch. Before this, the trunks and tubs are wrapped with jute ribbons.
