Hibernate outside in mild winter regions
Spice laurel is hardy on the winter-mild Lower Rhine, in temperate river valleys or protected wine-growing regions. The following rule of thumb applies: If winter in the garden is mild with temperatures down to -5 ° Celsius, Laurus nobilis can overwinter outdoors. Of course, it doesn't work without winter protection. How to properly overwinter spice laurel outside in the bucket:
- Best time: after the first frost
- Change of location to a shady niche protected from rain and wind
- Bucket on a block of wood or a Styrofoam plate(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) place
- Wrap the vessel with fleece or bubble wrap
- Cover the substrate with straw, bark mulch, coconut discs or autumn leaves
- Care: not fertilize, if it is dry, pour sips at a time Rainwater
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If solar radiation cannot be excluded at the location, cover the crown with a shading net or a light and air-permeable hood.
Allow spice laurel from winter hardiness zone Z8
Below - 5 ° Celsius there is a spice laurel outside on the knife edge. The hardiness zone Z8 begins at exactly - 6.7 ° Celsius, which experience has shown that wintering in the open air does not allow. Placing them in suitable winter quarters under glass solves the problem. Please pay attention to these tips:
- Put in the bucket at the latest after the first frosty night with - 5 ° Celsius
- Thin out to large spice laurel and cut back by a third
- Winter location: bright and cool with temperatures between 5 ° and 10 ° Celsius
- Potential winter quarters: greenhouse, winter garden, stairwell, bedroom, glazed terrace
- Bad winter quarters: well-heated kitchen, cozy, warm living room
Alternatively, you can overwinter a spice laurel in a dark and frost-free environment. Before you leave the Mediterranean herb plant to its fate outside, please carry the bucket into the cellar or the attic. Under these conditions, a laurel sheds its leaves. There is nothing to be concerned about. With the right care in a sunny location, spice laurel will compensate for the loss of leaves in the next spring.
Tips
Did you know that frost-sensitive spice laurel is just as easy to cut as its hardy namesake cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)? The upbringing of the decorative tall trunk is easily possible with both evergreen laurel bushes. With this trick you can solve space problems in winter quarters in a creative way. You can use cutting instructions suitable for beginners here read up.
