This is how the rhododendron gets through the cold

Planted peacock's eye is strong against frost

The hardiness of the Peacock plant is given as -20 ° C. This should allow the shrub to get through every winter without any protective measures. But if you find the time to cover your root area with brushwood, you should do so. This is particularly recommended in the first year of standing and in rough regions of the country.

However, the peacock's eye only develops this high degree of winter hardiness if it is in the right location. It should be shady, with a humus-rich, loose and acidic soil.

This rhododendron also retains its leaves in winter, through which moisture evaporates, albeit less than in summer. So don't forget to water the rhododendron a little even in winter if its root area is dry.

Peacock eye in the bucket

A peacock eye that is planted in a bucket needs winter protection. This applies to every winter and to every region of the country. It must be prevented that the frosty air plays around the bucket and penetrates into the interior. In this regard, the plant is threatened from every side.

• The pot must not stand on a cold floor
• use tubs with feet when planting
• alternatively open a bucket Styrofoam plate(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) place
• Wrap the pot warm
• with Plant fleece, Jute or bubble wrap

Location and care in winter

The peacock's eye may have to change its location in winter if the old one is not ideal. The aim is to protect the rhododendron from icy winds and rain.

• Set up protected
• for example on a house wall
• ideally covered

In winter it is important to ensure that the container plant has an adequate water supply. The root ball must not dry out completely. But it is also important not to water the peacock with large quantities. The plant must not stand in water. Therefore, your pot urgently needs to have drainage holes. A drainage layer made of coarse gravel or pottery shards is also essential.