How to overwinter the ornamental plant

Is it worth it to overwinter ice begonias?

From a purely financial point of view, wintering ice begonias is not worthwhile. The plants are very cheap in nurseries and garden centers in the spring too to buy. So if it's all about cost, you can save yourself the hassle. If, on the other hand, you want to protect the environment and the existing plants, then hibernating ice begonias is a worthwhile task.

The additional work is relatively little, because ice begonias do not require any laborious work care. This is also rewarded with a rich abundance of flowers. If the ice begonia does not get frost, then it sometimes blooms all winter long. To do this, however, it needs a lot of light and enough warmth.

What is the best way to overwinter ice begonias?

So that wintering actually works well, an ice begonia must under no circumstances get frost. So pay close attention to the weather forecast in autumn and, above all, the announcement of possible night frost. It is better to bring your ice begonias into the house too early than too late.

Frost-free winter quarters are sufficient for the ice begonia to survive, but only when it is warm enough will it continue to bloom. Therefore temperatures between 16 ° C and 20 ° C are recommended. For example, a (heated) greenhouse or a winter garden with lots of light is suitable.

When can I plant ice begonias again?

The wintering of an ice begonia takes a long time. Only after the ice saints in May, when night frosts are no longer expected, can she go back into the garden planted will. Before doing this, you should slowly accustom the ice begonia to the new location.

The ice begonia in brief:

• not hardy
• absolutely does not tolerate frost
• perennial
• easy to overwinter, at approx. 16 ° C to 20 ° C
• continues to bloom in winter