Carnations usually survive temperatures down to - 15 ° C, but they don't particularly like icy winds. In planters, however, the root balls are not adequately protected from frost. Make your Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) with carnations in a sheltered place.
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A styrofoam pad or an old blanket, which you wrap around the container, will help against freezing roots. You can also grow your carnations in a greenhouse overwinter. It doesn't even have to be heated, but the temperatures in it shouldn't drop significantly below freezing.
What care does the carnation need in winter?
The carnation reacts very sensitively to abundant moisture, regardless of whether it is waterlogged or a lot of rain. A cold, wet winter can be fatal for her. With a layer of brushwood you protect your plants not only from extreme frost but also from excessive rain.
But even in winter there are occasional dry periods. Then you should water your carnations a little on frost-free and especially sunny days. Otherwise there is a risk that your carnations, as they are also called, dry out. However, the plants do not need fertilizers in the winter months.
The most important winter tips for the carnation:
- Protection from cold wind and wet weather
- Cover with brushwood so that the plant still gets enough air
- Protect carnations from frost in planters (old blanket, Styrofoam plate(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) or similar)
- Place balcony boxes in a sheltered place or in the greenhouse
- Water a little on frost-free days
Tips
The carnation needs protection from wet weather rather than frost. Nevertheless, it should be watered a little on frost-free sunny days so that it does not dry out.
